The alarming trend of people turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for therapists, friends, and even romantic relationships is sparking a national conversation about loneliness. Researchers have identified several reasons contributing to this phenomenon. Young people are increasingly relying on social media and video games, reducing face-to-face interactions with others. This generation’s constant use of devices … Read more
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued an advisory opinion stating that all nations must tackle climate change and those that do not act could be obliged to pay reparations for the harm caused to the environment. The ruling was hailed as a “game-changing” moment by activists, who say it opens the door for … Read more
Increasing muscle mass can make it easier to lose body fat, according to recent research. A study of 122 studies found that a small increase in muscle mass led to significant reductions in body fat and improved blood sugar control. The researchers discovered that building just 2% more muscle resulted in a 4% average decrease … Read more
The US State Department has eliminated its top experts on the South China Sea, shuttering the office that focused on Indo-Pacific security. This move comes as President Trump’s administration and lawmakers continue to prioritize countering Chinese aggression in the region. China has been aggressively asserting its territorial claims, building artificial islands and military installations, and … Read more
Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to become insolvent in less than a decade, with a new analysis revealing that beneficiaries would face automatic 24% benefit cuts if the trust fund is depleted. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) found that the current funding trajectory would lead to insolvency by late 2032. … Read more
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Russia and Ukraine have traded drone attacks hours after a brief ceasefire talks concluded in Istanbul, leaving two people dead in Russia and three in Ukraine. The Ukrainian delegation met with Russian officials on Wednesday evening but failed to make progress, with both sides accusing each other of rejecting their ideas. The talks were the … Read more
Tesla has announced plans to launch cheaper cars as the company faces a slump in sales and profits. The electric car firm told investors it had started building “first builds of a more affordable model” in June, despite posting a decline in car deliveries and shrinking profits. The move comes after Tesla faced cuts to … Read more
US Ambassador Steve Witkoff has pulled the United States out of ceasefire talks with Hamas in Gaza, dealing a significant blow to efforts to end violence in the region. The decision marks a significant shift in the Obama administration’s approach to the Middle East conflict. Witkoff’s withdrawal from the talks comes amid growing pressure on … Read more
The Social Security trust funds are projected to become insolvent in less than seven years, according to recent estimates from the program’s Trustees and independent projections. The impending insolvency would lead to a significant reduction in benefits for millions of retirees. By 2032, the Social Security retirement program is expected to be forced to reduce … Read more