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The Humanities Make a Comeback in the Tech World

July 14, 2026

The idea that only science and math matter in today’s jobs is old news. A new twist on the usual STEM mix now shows how people who study literature, history or art can be just as valuable. The term STHEAM – Science, Technology, Humanities, Engineering and Math – highlights this shift. In a universi

finance

Why Brazil’s World Cup Betting Boom Sparks Concern

July 4, 2026

Brazil is known for its soccer passion, but this World Cup season has brought an unexpected side effect: a sharp rise in sports betting. Before the tournament started, only 11% of Brazilians placed bets on games. Now, that number has jumped to 35%, according to a large survey. The explosion of ads—s

science

Biofilms Get a Boost From the Host’s Own Chemicals

June 17, 2026

The bacteria that cause tuberculosis and other lung infections can live in protective layers called biofilms. These communities are harder to treat because they survive inside the body for long periods. New research shows that certain chemicals produced by the host’s immune system can actually help

technology

Oil Reserves and AI: A New Risk for Investors

June 15, 2026

Oil companies use numbers called “proved reserves” to show how much oil they own. Those numbers help set the company’s value and decide how many wells to drill in the next five years. A new study shows that many firms are now using computer models, especially artificial intelligence (AI), to create

science

What Your Genes Say About Fitness and Health Before Old Age

May 31, 2026

Genes decide a lot about us before we hit retirement age. One gene called APOE pops up often in health research. This gene comes in different versions. The version labeled ε4 shows up in many stories about heart disease and brain problems like Alzheimer's. Still, in younger and middle-aged people wh

sports

Tennis Player Marcos Giron: A Mix of Cultures and a Story of Persistence

May 30, 2026

Marcos Giron is a tennis player who stands out not just for his skills on the court but for the rich mix of cultures in his background. Born in California to parents with roots in Argentina and Ecuador, his heritage adds an interesting layer to his identity. But unlike many athletes who openly share

technology

Marketing Mix Modeling: The New Rule in a Cookie‑Free World

May 29, 2026

When browsers started blocking third‑party cookies, marketers lost a key way to track individual users. The result was not a loss of data, but a loss of confidence in the tools that once promised clear answers. Deterministic attribution models, which claimed to pinpoint exactly what drove a sale, be

politics

Vietnam President Visits Philippines to Boost Trade and Security

May 27, 2026

The Vietnamese leader, who also heads the Communist Party, is scheduled to arrive in Manila on May 31 and stay until June 1. During the two‑day visit, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will host him to talk about trade deals and ways to cooperate on maritime security. The Philippines h

education

New STEM Hub Lets San Diego College Chase Tech Big Leagues

May 21, 2026

The University of San Diego has kicked off construction on a brand‑new STEM building that will broaden its science and engineering courses. The new structure, called the Shiley STEM Initiative building, will house three floors of labs and classrooms in a 70, 000‑square‑foot space. Its construc

crime

Hate‑Driven Plot Against San Diego Mosque Unveiled

May 21, 2026

The FBI confirmed a document that outlines the conspirators’ plans to attack a mosque in San Diego. The file, released through an independent journalist, shows the suspects intent on causing “maximum death and destruction” against a wide array of targets. They also praised past mass‑shooting inciden