A national poll out Monday finds phone tracking is following many kids well into adulthood. The University of Michigan Health poll says 52-percent of parents track the location of adult children between the ages of 18 and 25. Most say they do it for safety or emergencies. Nearly one-in-four parents who track their adult kids […]
Texas faces screwworm outbreak, child abuse case, and flood recovery efforts as hurricane season approaches.
Apple Rebrands Siri, Unveils New Software At WWDC Apple is rebranding Siri. On day one of the Worldwide Developers Conference, the tech giant unveiled Siri AI, which uses Apple Intelligence. The features include a more conversational experience with the system, which also allows users to adjust voice expression. Other announcements include Apple’s next MacOS, […]
Carnival Data Breach Leaves Millions Exposed Carnival is providing limited information on a data breach it experienced in April. According to an announcement from the cruise line, an “unauthorized actor” managed to gain access to a limited portion of the company’s IT system by deceiving an employee with “social engineering.” Carnival did not specify the […]
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Google is requesting approval from the federal government to release up to 32 million mosquitoes in California and Florida as part pf its “Debug” program. The initiative looks to “stop bad bugs with good bugs” by releasing hordes of sterile mosquitoes to eliminate ones that carry disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says […]
Beet Demand Rising Beets are the new “it” food among health conscious consumers. Several studies suggest beets may help lower blood pressure, increase blood flow and protect arteries. The 2025 Penn State Extension report says beet acreage has more than doubled since the 2007 census. Dedicated beet farming now involves over 75-hundred operations over the […]
Report: Cell Phone Bans Haven’t Improved Test Scores New research shows that banning cell phones in schools has improved student mental well-being, but it hasn’t improved test scores. The nonprofit National Bureau of Economic Research looked at thousands of schools and found that grades and attendance haven’t improved. About two-thirds of the states have laws […]
Janet Jackson To Appear At 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala Janet Jackson is set to make a special appearance at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala this week. The event will mark the celebration of her album “Rhythm Nations 1814” being inducted into the Grammy Hall of […]
Study Links Coffee Drinking To Lower Risk Of Dementia  A new study says drinking coffee can lower your risk of dementia. Researchers at Harvard University analyzed 43 years of data on over 130-thousand people and found that higher consumption of caffeinated coffee was linked to an 18-percent lower risk of dementia and better cognitive […]
Kehlani released a new single, “Back and Forth,” featuring Missy Elliott, ahead of her upcoming self-titled album set to be released on April 24. The track showcases a collaboration between the two artists as they sing about independence and moving forward. Kehlani’s new album marks a significant moment in her career, following her previous album, […]
