Research Links Oral Microbiome Diversity to Better Sleep

Scientists are discovering that your mouth’s microbial community plays a crucial role in regulating sleep. A recent study published in SLEEP found that young adults who get more sleep have more diverse oral microbiomes, indicating a potential link between gut health and restful nights. Researchers analyzed data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination … Read more

Fox Host Apologizes After Calling Homeless People ‘Involuntary Lethal Injection’

US radio host Brian Kilmeade apologized on-air for suggesting that people experiencing homelessness be given lethal injection due to their mental illness, amid growing criticism over his remarks. He made the comment while discussing a recent killing in Charlotte during an appearance with “Fox & Friends”. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/09/14/fox-kilmeade-apology

How AI Models’ Training Rewards Guesswork Over Humility

OpenAI is working to improve the reliability and usefulness of its AI systems. One major challenge is “hallucinations,” where a model gives an answer that isn’t true, often due to training methods that reward guessing over acknowledging uncertainty. This issue affects all large language models, including ChatGPT-5. Researchers found that GPT-5 has fewer hallucinations than … Read more

Apple Introduces iPhone 17 with Enhanced Display and Camera Features

Apple’s latest flagship smartphone, iPhone 17, features a powerful A19 chip for improved performance, an all-new Center Stage front camera that captures more detail in selfies, and an advanced 48MP Dual Fusion camera system. The new device boasts a bigger and brighter display with ProMotion, making it ideal for immersive gaming and efficient scrolling. Additionally, … Read more

Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Not Co-operating with Authorities

US Governor Spencer Cox says suspect Tyler Robinson is not co-operating with authorities and has not confessed to shooting dead 31-year-old right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed in Orem, Utah. Robinson, 22, was taken into custody over 33 hours after the shooting. Cox told US media that people around Robinson had been co-operating with … Read more

Fed Gov Lisa Cook’s Vacation Home in Documents

President Trump is trying to fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor. He says she misused her primary residence for a vacation home, but two documents show it as a second home. The Wall Street Journal has seen these documents, which could change the story about Cook’s residency status. Source: https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/documents-show-lisa-cook-described-property-as-second-home-95877208

The Washington Post Accepts Opinion Submissions on Various Topics

**The Washington Post** welcomes **opinion articles** on local, national, and international issues. Readers can submit **guest opinions**, share their thoughts through letters to the editor, or explore various formats and multimedia content. The conversation around **economic reforms in Argentina** sparked by **Milei’s** policies is engaging, with many participants expressing skepticism about their effectiveness. Meanwhile, other … Read more

Utah High School Student Wins Prestigious College Scholarship

A young student from Utah, Tyler Robinson, is the pride of his family. He’s a high school student with perfect grades (4.0) and has been awarded a prestigious college scholarship, according to social media posts. His mother is excited about his future opportunities, saying “His options are endless.” Source: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/who-tyler-robinson-charlie-kirk-suspect-814fd21f

Kristin Chenoweth’s Surprising Tribute to Charlie Kirk Sparks Controversy

Kristin Chenoweth left an emotional comment on Charlie Kirk’s final Instagram video after his assassination. However, many fans were surprised by her bold remarks, which expressed her sadness for Kirk’s young family despite their differing views. Kirk’s last video featured a heated debate with a college student about abortion rights, where he argued against premarital … Read more

Animal Shelter Remains Closed After Methamphetamine Smoke Contamination

The Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings remains closed due to methamphetamine smoke contamination 48 hours after an FBI incineration incident went awry, sending 14 employees to the hospital and forcing the evacuation of dozens of animals. The shelter’s building is contaminated, and its full scope of damage is unknown. Newman Restoration has been hired … Read more