A new study suggests that limiting children's screen time to three hours per week can significantly improve their mental health and behavior in as little as two weeks. The research, conducted by Dr. Jesper Schmidt-Persson and his team from the University of Southern Denmark, involved 181 participants aged 4-17 from...
Activists Demand Harris Take Action Against Israeli ‘Genocide’ at SF Rally
As Vice President Kamala Harris raised $12 million at a San Francisco fundraiser on Sunday, hundreds of protesters gathered outside to condemn her support for Israel during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The "Kamala, Cut Ties with Israel Now" protest in Union Square, organized by several Bay Area groups, was...
Iran Reportedly Plans Attack on Israel During Jewish Day of Mourning
Western intelligence sources have informed Sky News Arabia of Iran's alleged plans to strike Israel on Tisha B'Av, a significant Jewish day of mourning. The attack, reportedly coordinated with Hezbollah, is said to be in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Tisha B'Av, which falls on Aug....
GOP Dubs Minnesota Gov. ‘Tampon Tim’ for Providing Free Menstrual Products in Schools
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, has been dubbed "Tampon Tim" by Republican critics. The nickname stems from a law Walz signed last year requiring public schools to provide free menstrual products to students in grades 4-12. The law, which took effect on Jan. 1, makes Minnesota...
Governor Walz’s Legacy: A Former Student Reflects on His Impactful Teaching
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, left a lasting impact on his former students as a high school teacher. One such student, now a teacher himself, reflects on Walz's unique teaching style and its influence on his own career in a Politico Q&A. Walz's classroom was a...
Donald Trump Secures ‘Major Interview’ with Elon Musk Set for Monday
Former President Donald Trump has announced a "major interview" with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, scheduled for Monday. The news comes as Trump continues his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. "ON MONDAY NIGHT I'LL BE DOING A MAJOR INTERVIEW WITH ELON MUSK — Details to follow!" Trump posted on his...
Fresno State Alum Wins Prestigious Fellowship and Is Headed to Med School
Keyara Piri recently drove cross-country from California to Maryland to get settled in for the start of medical school this fall at Johns Hopkins University. She graduated from Fresno State in May with a biology degree, and now she’s chasing her dream of becoming a doctor. Piri has a heart...
Russian Chess Coach May Face Jail Time for Allegedly Poisoning Opponent During Tournament
A Russian chess coach faces potential jail time after allegedly attempting to poison her opponent during a championship in Dagestan. Amina Abakarova, 40, is accused of smearing mercury on the chessboard of Umayganat Osmanova, 30, causing her to fall ill mid-game. Security footage captured Abakarova's actions, leading to her detention....
Israeli Reservists Strain Under Prolonged Gaza Conflict as Economic and Personal Toll Mounts
Following Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, Israeli citizen Adi Hazan, 41, was called to emergency reserve duty in southern Israel, expecting a brief stint of one or two months, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Nearly 10 months later, Hazan, a machine-gunner, remains deployed, leaving his construction...
IOC Rejects IBA’s Gender Tests, Allows Disputed Female Boxers to Continue
The International Olympic Committee has affirmed that two female boxers involved in a gender dispute will continue to compete in the Paris Olympics as long as they keep winning. The athletes, Algerian Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, meet all eligibility criteria despite being disqualified from the 2023 World Championships....