Two high school students taking on a history project about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s role as a civil rights activist became a question of academic integrity, and later, the subject of a federal lawsuit. One student’s parents are suing their son’s Massachusetts school, saying his use of artificial intelligence for research purposes […]
The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the start of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest, darkest night of the year — meaning, days are only getting brighter from here! Also known as […]
NYC’s new rule on takeout utensils begins; Eateries, stores must start using garbage containers on Tuesday It’s a new era for restaurants in New York City. Two new rules take effect this week that will impact your takeout and delivery experience, among other things. Picking up food now comes with […]
When winter ends: A guide to what happens during Monday’s spring equinox The weather may still be chilly, but Monday’s equinox is a reminder that warmer days are on our doorstop. The vernal (or spring) equinox, which arrives March 20 at 5:24 p.m. Eastern time, signals the end of winter […]
Tick-borne illness babesiosis is spreading in the US, CDC report shows The number of new cases of babesiosis, a tick-borne illness, increased significantly between 2011 and 2019 in the United States, a new CDC report found. It’s also spreading consistently in three new states — now, the disease is endemic […]