Rachel Martin, 33, drastically reduced her screen time by taking up fountain pen journaling, unexpectedly finding a social community around it. Experts suggest finding a mix of enjoyable activities, even short ones, to combat screen overuse. They advise trying various hobbies, seeking recommendations, and making new pastimes as...
A significant decline in Canadian tourism to US border states is impacting local economies. Vermont's border crossings were down nearly 39% in July, and Canadian spending in the US plummeted in the first quarter of 2025. Businesses report fewer Canadian customers, impacting sales and employment. The decline is...
Following violent protests in Kathmandu that left 51 dead, Nepal's President Ram Chandra Poudel appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the country's first female interim prime minister. The protests, dubbed the "Gen Z protest," were initially sparked by a social media ban but escalated into broader discontent over...
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson's father recognized his son in surveillance footage and contacted authorities after Robinson confessed. The tip, among over 7,000 received, led to Robinson's capture 30 hours after the shooting at Utah Valley University. Robinson,...
Chagas disease, transmitted by the 'kissing bug', is increasingly detected in the US, prompting health authorities to consider classifying it as endemic. Cases have been reported in at least eight states. The CDC's reclassification would signify a permanent health risk, impacting monitoring, research, and treatment. The disease,...
Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, AI chatbots, including X's Grok and Perplexity's bot, spread misinformation and conspiracy theories on X. Grok misidentified the suspect, Tyler Robinson, multiple times, even altering FBI photos. It also falsely claimed Kirk was alive and offered contradictory information about Robinson's...
Israel's attempt to assassinate Hamas leaders in Qatar has backfired, angering Qatar and damaging Israel's international standing. The airstrike, aimed at achieving Netanyahu's 'total victory' goal, failed to kill the intended targets, and instead jeopardized ceasefire negotiations and further strained relations with the U.S. While the operation killed five...
The explosive growth of data centers is straining US power grids, prompting policymakers to consider disconnecting them during emergencies. Texas implemented this solution first, aiming to prevent future blackouts. The concept is spreading to other regions, including the mid-Atlantic grid, facing pushback from Big Tech. While states want...
The fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, NC, has become a political battleground. Republicans blame Democrats' "woke" policies and lenient crime enforcement, citing the suspect's prior record and release on a written promise. Democrats, including Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov. Josh Stein, counter that politicizing the...
The 2024-2025 flu season was the worst in over a decade, with hospitalizations reaching record highs. Nearly 39,000 people were hospitalized, more than double the average of the previous 14 seasons. The peak occurred in early February. Over 70% of hospitalizations were unvaccinated individuals. Complications included...
