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A University of Michigan study found that men may sometimes treat female friends more patiently and thoughtfully than their girlfriends. The researchers think it could be because friendships feel less stressful. With a friend, there’s usually less pressure to say or do the “right” thing. Romantic relationships can come with more expectations, which may make […]

A Texas judge has ordered Yaya Mayweather to pay Lapattra Jacobs $50.1 million over a 2020 stabbing that stemmed from a dispute involving NBA YoungBoy. The court found Mayweather fully responsible for intentionally assaulting Jacobs with a deadly weapon and ruled that Jacobs acted in self-defense. The judgment includes $40.1 million in compensatory damages and […]

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice, Sweet Cubby is recalling about 12,461 children’s loungewear sets because they violate the mandatory federal flammability standard for children’s sleepwear. The agency announced the recall on September 10, 2026. No injuries or incidents connected to the recalled clothing have been reported. The SHEIN pajama recall involves two-piece Sweet Cubby sets that include a short-sleeved shirt […]

People have a lot to say about Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s latest celebrity moment. The congresswoman took the stage during Chris Brown and Usher’s R&B Tour stop at AT&T Stadium in Arlington to honor the two artists for their contributions to music. But what was presented as a celebration of Black music and culture quickly sparked controversy, […]

New York will eliminate standardized tests for accountability, but they will no longer determine whether a student graduates. Final regulations Regent’s exams as a graduation requirement starting with the class of 2028.  Students will earn a single diploma based on a broader range of assessments, including classroom work, projects, and teacher evaluations. The state will […]

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about AI risks as a “hoax” and rejected calls for stronger safeguards.  His comments came as AI leaders and researchers warned that development may need to slow to address potential dangers.  The issue has sparked growing debate among lawmakers and the public over how to balance AI innovation with safety. […]

Speaking in Rochester on Monday, Hochul said the state is putting $1 billion toward the POWER rebate program, which is expected to reach 8.2 million households across New York. POWER checks will provide $200 to joint filers with incomes under $150,000 and $150 to joint filers with incomes between $150,000 and $300,000. Residents are eligible if […]