A growing number of people with lupus are turning to the internet for support and information. Because online chats, posts, and videos can reach millions instantly, doctors and patients are sharing ideas in new ways. Yet the voices that appear most often on social media do not always match wha
In the high mountains of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, people have lived for generations by turning to nature’s gifts for health. The area is a patchwork of cultures, each with its own stories about how animals can help cure sickness. Yet scientists have only just begun to listen. Researchers are now tra
Mattel, the maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels, saw its share price fall sharply after reporting a lower net profit for the fourth quarter, even though total sales climbed. The company earned $106 million in net income for the period, translating to 35 cents per share. This is down from $141 million
The state is testing a new way to finish college faster. In March, the Board of Higher Education allowed schools to offer a three‑year bachelor’s degree. The move comes as people worry about rising tuition and long student debt. The idea is simple: cut the number of required credits so students
British International Investment has put a hold on new deals with DP World. The pause follows fresh claims that the company’s chief executive, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, may have ties to former financier Jeffrey Epstein. The UK development bank said it was “shocked” by the allegations that appeare
"L. L. Bean, the well‑known outdoor shop that started in 1912, is shaking up its customer service by teaming up with a tech company called Amperity. The goal? To make every shopper feel understood and to keep people coming back. The partnership replaces old software that made it hard for teams to s
The idea that retirees can swap snowy winters for sunny months in a second home has long been a dream. For decades, people from cold northern states and Canada would buy condos or houses in places like Florida, Arizona, and the Gulf Coast. They stayed there for three to six months each year, fueling
European Watch Company, a Boston‑based family business that has sold luxury watches for over three decades, is bringing its new online magazine to the world. Crown & Caliber was originally a platform for pre‑owned watches and now becomes a daily source of stories about timepieces, fashion, travel an
The idea of building a nickel refinery in Georgia was meant to close the gap in the state’s electric‑vehicle supply chain, linking factories that make cars and batteries with a plant that turns raw nickel into the metal needed for high‑performance batteries. Instead of boosting local jobs and kee
The latest flood of documents tied to a convicted sex offender shows how he slipped into the lives of rich, famous and powerful people. The files – more than three million pages – come from a government release that covers the time he was first investigated in Florida, through his later years and in
