Joy Sobhanian

A Santa Ana teenager has been arrested after a video showing a customer assaulting a Chipotle worker went viral, igniting debate about workplace safety.

Behind the colorful screens and millions of views lies a growing concern: children becoming addicted to content built around adults playing with toys. As entertainment turns into profit, we must ask whether we are nurturing creativity—or encouraging unhealthy screen dependency. The future of our children deserves serious attention.

A growing number of people are turning away from expensive luxury vacations and embracing “micro escapes” — short, meaningful trips closer to home. From camping and road trips to digital detox weekends, families and young professionals are seeking peace, connection, and simpler experiences over social media-driven travel trends. Experts say these low-cost adventures help reduce stress, improve mental well-being, and support local tourism and small businesses.

A Harvard study finds AI outperforms experienced physicians at diagnosing patients using electronic health records.

A rare albino buffalo named 'Donald Trump' became Bangladesh's most famous animal after its viral resemblance to the US president prompted the government to spare it from Eid sacrifice and send it to the national zoo.

Penn researchers create hybrid light-matter particles that could make AI computing dramatically faster and more energy-efficient.

Blue Origin prepares its Endurance Moon lander for a critical uncrewed test mission as part of NASA's Artemis program.

Google announced at its Android Show I/O that it is replacing the entire Chromebook brand with a new line of AI-first laptops called Googlebooks — running a Gemini-powered OS and shipping from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo by September 2026.

Meta lays off thousands as AI automates work across the tech industry, with over 100,000 tech jobs cut in 2026.

From Nepal to Madagascar, Morocco to Indonesia, young people wielding a pirate flag from the anime One Piece overthrew governments, elected a prime minister via Discord, and sent shockwaves through political establishments on three continents.

Padel, the world's fastest-growing sport with 30 million players, is rapidly expanding into the United States.

When India's Chief Justice compared unemployed youth to cockroaches, a 30-year-old student in Boston turned the slur into a satirical party that gained 22 million Instagram followers in six days — and became the loudest voice of a generation.