Women Are Better Armed Than Ever The technology of self-defense is more widely distributed than in the past. Reason · Oct 2
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold Three-year bachelor’s degrees are expanding across the US as colleges seek to cut education costs and help students enter the workforce faster. However, critics warn reduced-credit degrees could face challenges with employer recognition, graduate-school admissions and professional licensing requirements. The Economic Times · Aug 24
More US colleges are offering three-year degrees — but students should know the risks A growing number of colleges are offering three-year degree programs, which cut a year off a traditional bachelor's with reduced credit The Independent UK · Aug 24
California wants to ban AI therapists as thousands turn to chatbots for mental healthcare Using chatbots for therapy is becoming increasingly common, especially among young people, according to research The Independent UK · Aug 10
Ukraine uses business principles to maximize Russia’s casualties and economic costs, potentially crushing its will to keep fighting, RAND says Ukraine has KPIs for the military—just like corporations, which use them to track output from employees or subsidiaries. Fortune · Aug 3
Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap In much of the United States, developers spend more to build an affordable apartment for a low-income family than a market-rate one just down the street – sometimes far more. It is one of the central paradoxes of the nation’s housing crisis: The affordable homes that lower-income renters need most… The Conversation · Jul 28
Medicaid Work Requirements Take Effect in December 2026: What 7.6 Million Enrollees Need to Know Now Medicaid work requirements hit their December 2026 deadline. RAND projects 7.6 million could lose coverage. What every enrollee needs to know and do now. Medical Daily · Jul 16
1 in 5 American adolescents have gone to an AI chatbot for mental health guidance Nearly 43 percent of adolescents said they used artificial intelligence monthly for advice. Researchers also found that many do not tell anyone they’re consulting AI The Independent UK · Jun 2
'Some of the cracks had penetrated through': Chinese astronauts reveal new details about spacecraft that 'stranded' them in space last year Crew members of China's Shenzhou-20 mission recently detailed their reactions upon finding cracks in their spacecraft's viewport during the nation's first spaceflight emergency. Space · Feb 24
Maduro’s gone — But is Venezuela witnessing a new 'Don'? Venezuela is in a new political phase after President Nicolas Maduro's removal. Delcy Rodriguez now leads an interim administration. Diplomatic ties with Washington are restoring. The oil sector is opening to private operators. Hundreds of detainees have been released. However, the security apparatus remains. Elections are not yet announced. Key… The Times of India · Feb 16
A Scary Emerging AI Threat An emerging public health issue caused by artificial intelligence poses a new national security threat. Expect AI-induced psychosis to gain far more attention. Kiplinger · Feb 12
Stress of Houthi combat was a key factor in series of costly Navy mishaps, investigations show Investigative reports into a series of high-profile Navy mishaps during a U.S.-led campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels reveal the operation's toll on ships and personnel The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
A biotech company is beginning trials for a fentanyl vaccine. The CEO says it ‘could completely change’ how overdoses are treated Human trials are scheduled to begin in the Netherlands early next year The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Space junk strike on China's astronaut capsule highlights need for a space rescue service, experts say The space-debris strike on China's Shenzhou 20 spacecraft is a wake-up call, say advocates of a space rescue capability — and also a call for an organization to shape that capacity. Space · Nov 22, 2025
Space · Nov 11, 2025 Space rescue services needed? 2 'stranded' astronaut incidents are a 'massive wake-up call,' experts say China's decision to delay the return of its Shenzhou 20 astronauts due to a possible space debris impact has led to discussion of space rescue planning — or lack of it.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 The supplement that could help with weight loss for people with diabetes Turmeric and curcumin may offer modest benefits for weight management in people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study found
Kiplinger · May 17, 2025 AI Goes To School Artificial intelligence is rapidly heading to K-12 classrooms nationwide. Expect tech companies to cash in on the fast-emerging trend.
Roll Call · May 16, 2025 Q&A on Trump’s prescription drug pricing executive order - Roll Call President Donald Trump said his executive order on drug prices would lower some prices in half or more. But the details are scant.
Reason · May 9, 2025 A New Survey Suggests Illicit Opioid Use Is Much More Common Than the Government's Numbers Indicate The survey estimates that 7.5 percent of America adults use illegally produced fentanyl each year, 25 times the rate indicated by a government-sponsored survey.
Euronews · Apr 29, 2025 Car ramming attacks on the rise: What is happening in Europe? After a car drove into a crowd in Vancouver, killing 11 people, we look at previous incidents where cars have been used as weapons in Europe.
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025 After New Orleans and Vegas attacks by veterans, what will Trump do about extremism in the military? Veterans aren’t more likely to hold extremist views — but they are more likely to act on them, experts tell Josh Marcus
Marie Claire · Nov 17, 2024 Bay Garnett x Herd is the rock n’ roll collab with a conscience The British wool brand and former fashion editor have teamed up to prove that sustainably-made clothes can be sexy.
The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2024 Vaginas in Times Square: birth control has been rebranded, but are women the ones benefiting? A host of slickly marketed women’s health companies are changing the way life-altering medication is accessed – and commodifying it at the same time
Space · Oct 8, 2024 US needs 'space rescue service' to help astronauts in distress, experts say The lessons of Apollo, Skylab and the space shuttle appear to have been forgotten: The US needs a plan for how to deal with human spaceflight emergencies, experts say.