New York City is making big strides in supporting small businesses owned by minorities and women. The city has set some ambitious goals to award billions in contracts to these businesses, known as M/WBEs. These goals are part of a larger effort to create more opportunities for these entrepreneurs, w
A recent study in Sweden tracked over two million women under 50 for more than a decade. It found that hormonal birth control is generally safe, but some types might slightly increase breast cancer risk. The risk is small and short-term, highest during use and fading after stopping. The study showe
A new tool called CoinFello is about to make waves in the crypto world. It's an AI-powered app that helps people use and automate smart contracts. This isn't just any app; it's the first of its kind. It lets users chat with it in plain language to get things done on the blockchain. CoinFello is bui
In Oregon, a former high school track star named Alexa Anderson has been vocal about her stance on transgender athletes competing in girls' sports. She believes that it's not fair or safe for biological males to compete against females. Anderson gained attention earlier this year when she and her te
Scientists have made a big step forward in tracking monarch butterflies. They are now able to follow individual butterflies on their long journeys from places like Ontario to Mexico. This is possible thanks to tiny, solar-powered radio tags that weigh just 60 milligrams. These tags are attached to t
In Serbia, abortions happen a lot, even though there are many ways to prevent pregnancy. A recent study dug into why women there choose abortion, both for the first time and again. It turns out, having enough kids already and money troubles are the top reasons. Around 44% of women said they already
The Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins met in Madrid, both teams hungry for a win. The Commanders started strong, converting a crucial fourth-down play. Quarterback Marcus Mariota connected with tight end Colson Yankoff for a four-yard gain, keeping the drive alive. Meanwhile, the Dolphins al
Alexa Anderson, a high school track star, found herself at the center of a heated debate after she chose to step down from the medal podium during the Oregon state championship. Her decision came after a biological male athlete also received a placement. This act of protest led to a series of events
The world scrambled to vaccinate people against COVID-19. Many countries used complex methods to decide who got the vaccine first. One such method was a study that tried to combine different mathematical models. The goal was to prioritize vaccine doses for those who needed them most. The study had
Stefon Diggs is making waves on and off the field. The Patriots' wide receiver had a standout game against the Jets, snagging nine passes for 105 yards. This performance marks his third 100-yard game of the season, showcasing his resilience and skill. Diggs, who joined the Patriots on a controversia
