Can young kids learn AI without staring at screens all day?

Eight-year-old Matthew didn’t sit in front of a computer when he first tried AI. Instead, he grabbed a pencil and worked with friends to brainstorm a song for their youth center’s end-of-program party. Together they chose a piano tune and wrote lyrics about an island celebration. Their instructor la

The modern media world often looks shiny from the outside. But what happens behind the camera sometimes tells a very different story. Serious allegations have surfaced concerning The Unwell Network. Specifically, they point to the work atmosphere created by one of its founders, Matt Kaplan. This is

When AI Chatbots Cross the Line: A Mother’s Fight After Her Daughter’s Death

A Canadian woman is taking OpenAI to court, claiming the company’s AI chatbot played a role in her daughter’s suicide. According to the lawsuit, her 24-year-old daughter, who worked as a web developer in Montreal, repeatedly told ChatGPT about her suicidal thoughts. The mother argues that the chatbo

Child Tragically Killed in Drive‑By, Four Men Sentenced

A 3‑year‑old boy lost his life when a bullet ricocheted into his home during a drive‑by shooting in Georgia. The incident happened while he and his brother were watching television. Four men involved in the attack have now received prison sentences. Julian Cubillos, age 19, pleaded guilty to volunt

Ebola in Congo: Why health workers bear the brunt of the crisis

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo keeps getting worse, partly because health workers are underpaid and overworked. Dr. Lokudu, who runs Mongbwalu Hospital, says he hasn’t received his full salary for months. Neither have many of his colleagues. Without steady income, their motivation drops even as

Front‑Line Heroes Fight Ebola with Little Pay and Long Hours

Dr. Richard Lokudu heads the medical team at Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, a hub for patients in Congo’s latest Ebola crisis. He and his colleagues work nonstop, often waking to new case alerts at night. Despite their relentless effort, the doctors receive almost no financial support or regul

Farm Art Showcase Brings Creatives Together

The Coliseum Museum in Oregon is opening its second yearly “Around the Farm” art show on June 6, running until July 18. The display features 35 artists from northern Illinois who have submitted 65 works that honor the region’s farming heritage. The pieces span a range of media: acrylics, mixed‑me

A Wonderland-style hangout spot is coming to Downtown Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta is getting a new spot that feels like stepping into a storybook. A team known for mixing food, drinks, and games is turning part of the old CNN Center into an Alice in Wonderland-themed venue called The Looking Glass. Construction starts after the 2026 World Cup, with plans to open

Kids Create a Film About Anxiety, Restaurants Close, and a New Fred Rogers Stamp

Students from nine school districts in Western Pennsylvania teamed up with Wonder Media and the Grable Foundation to make an animated movie called “Finding Alice in Wonderland. ” The film talks about worry, sticking with yourself, and telling the truth to others. It lets kids own the story and spark

Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Claim Against WSJ Over Epstein Report

A former U. S. president has filed a new lawsuit, demanding at least $10 billion in damages from the Wall Street Journal. The suit follows an earlier complaint that a federal judge dismissed because it did not meet the legal standard for defamation against public figures. The lawsuit claims that