Former President Donald Trump has generated controversy on Friday morning after announcing that individuals caught vandalizing Tesla automobiles or dealerships would receive a 20-year prison sentence – not in the United States, but in the infamously harsh prisons of El Salvador. People who get caught sabotaging Teslas will have a very strong possibility of ending
When people hear or see something that is not there, we call it a hallucination. But did you know that computer systems based on artificial intelligence are capable of something like that? While they do not dream or see visions, AI technologies can generate false or misleading results that look real. In the tech world,
In a shocking United Nations report, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that nearly 9,000 people lost their lives on migration routes in 2024—the deadliest year to date. At least 8,938 migrants perished last year trying to find safer ground, according to a statement issued Friday. That breaks the record of 8,747 deaths
Happiness is elusive—perhaps impossible—to measure, but that doesn’t stop researchers from giving it a try. Annual World Happiness Report attempts to do just that, pouring over massive amounts of worldwide polling data. And for the 10th consecutive year, the result is the same: Finland is the happiest country in the world. But the 2025 rankings
Walking workouts have been around for a while now—thanks, at least in part, to the viral “12-3-30” treadmill workout and the ever-trendy “hot girl walk.” But walking made news recently, not for weight loss, but for something equally important: blood sugar control. It so happens that walking is not only a great calorie-torching mood elevator—it
A groundbreaking new study is challenging what we’ve always assumed about memory development in babies. Researchers using advanced brain imaging technology have discovered that 12-month-old babies can form memories—suggesting that the reason we can’t recall our childhood is not that we didn’t form memories, but that we can’t retrieve them later. Scientists have tried for
Our Solar System can seem like a tidy bunch of planets now, but four billion years ago, it was a collisional cosmic war zone of mayhem and newly forming worlds. Earth itself suffered a violent crash with a sister protoplanet—a collision that formed our Moon—and the remnants of the collision still linger deep in our
We all know that a lack of sleep can leave us groggy, irritable, and unfocused—but new research suggests the effects may go far beyond just personal well-being. Poor sleep, it turns out, might also be nudging people toward believing conspiracy theories. The Hidden Cost of Sleepless Nights A new study in the Journal of Health
As college financial aid packages begin to arrive, students across Rhode Island have a considerable opportunity to lessen the load—thanks to $4 million in scholarships currently being provided by the Rhode Island Foundation. Our scholarships can help students and their families bridge gaps that might seem insurmountable,” said David N. Cicilline, President and CEO of
A woman in Wyoming was hospitalized in February after she was infected with H5N1 avian flu — more commonly known as bird flu — apparently caused by the flock of chickens in her backyard. While this incident has disturbed backyard chicken keepers and the public, officials have emphasized that avian flu in people is usually
The Tesla Cybertruck has long been touted as a marvel of modern engineering, with a futuristic look and an impressive list of features. Even with its rough-around-the-edges exterior and cutting-edge amenities, however, it seems that not everything is holding together—literally. Where early grievances centered on such issues as poorly aligned panels and subpar build quality,
In a move raising eyebrows across Washington, the Pentagon intends to provide an extremely classified rundown to billionaire business magnate Elon Musk regarding senior U.S. military scenarios for engaging in a war with China, U.S. officials informed news agency AFP on Tuesday. Friday’s scheduled briefing will, on the agenda, include O-plans that are among the
There’s a beautiful new development in Washington that’s jeopardized the future of Social Security — courtesy of a battle between Elon Musk and a contentious data-sharing program. Thursday night, Lee Dudek, acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), made a stunning announcement: he is open to shutting down the agency’s information technology systems, potentially
Germany has updated its travel advisory for the United States to emphasize that a waiver or visa allowing in does not promise Germans will be allowed into the U.S. after several of its citizens have been detained at the border. According to a notice on Germany’s Foreign Office website, the country warned that entry through
The fragile truce between Israel and Hamas has officially broken down, setting the stage for a radical escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip. On Thursday, Hamas launched its first salvo of rockets in months into Israel, launching missiles at Tel Aviv in an act of sheer bravado. Though no casualties were reported—thanks to the
