Germans worry their beloved kebab may get more pricey or even scarce because of factory strike Posted September 8, 2025 Germans are in kebab angst. They worry that their most beloved street food option, the spicy, juicy kebab in a pita that can be found on every street corner acros…
Students have been called to the office—and even arrested—for AI surveillance false alarms Posted September 7, 2025 Surveillance systems in American schools increasingly monitor everything students write on school accounts and devices. Thousands of school districts across the c…
Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with lessons about ecology and species Posted September 6, 2025 The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era c…
Millions are flocking to grow virtual gardens in viral Roblox game created by teenager Posted September 5, 2025 Whether it serves as a chill escape from the onslaught of the real world or simply a way to beat vacation doldrums, a viral Roblox game about gardening has become…
Shopping for a robot? China has a new robot store Posted September 4, 2025 A high-tech district in the Chinese capital opened an all-service robot store on August 8 to push a national drive to develop humanoid robots. From plucking bo…
As judge ordered medical debt to stay on credit reports, Americans face financial stress Posted September 3, 2025 “I have been receiving medical bills my whole life,” said Leroy Brown, a 61-year-old part-time worker at a local nonprofit in Indianapolis that helps people in pr…
Demand rises for Australian-produced chocolate Posted September 2, 2025 Australia’s cocoa industry is poised for significant growth, driven by rising demand for high-quality, locally made chocolate. With global supplies under pressure…
College isn’t in the plans for many rural students despite stepped-up recruiting efforts Posted September 1, 2025 Many rural school districts have begun offering college-level courses and working to remove academic and financial obstacles to higher education, with some success. But college do…
Now playing in movie theaters: 73 minutes of cat videos, for a good cause Posted August 31, 2025 The best of the internet’s cat videos came to the big screen earlier this month. CatVideoFest is a 73-minute, G-rated selection of all things feline—silly, cuddly, sentimental and…
Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline Posted August 30, 2025 Fireflies are lighting up summer evenings across the U.S. Northeast, putting on dazzling shows in backyards and city parks. There's no official count, but experts say a particular…