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Why Bollywood's Sexist Songs Still Exist

March 10, 2025

Bollywood, the world's largest film industry, has a problem. It's not just about the dancing or the music. It's about the way women are often portrayed in these songs. These are called "item songs. " They are short dance sequences that often objectify women, treating them as objects of desire rather

crime

Missing Student in Punta Cana: A Puzzle in Paradise

March 10, 2025

A young woman from the University of Pittsburgh vanished during a spring break trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki, 20, was last seen on a beach with friends. She disappeared between 3 a. m. and 5 a. m. on a Thursday morning. Her friends returned to the hotel, but she did not.

technology

Chromecast Chaos: Old Models Face Casting Issues

March 10, 2025

Google's Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio users are in a pickle. They can't cast audio or video content. Instead, they see a message saying the device isn't trusted. This warning pops up in apps like YouTube when users try to cast. It's a bummer because there's no easy fix. Rebooting or res

politics

New Faces, New Plans: Shaking Up Immigration Enforcement

March 10, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security has a new game plan. Kristi Noem, the head honcho, has just announced some big changes. The first big change is that the agency in charge of immigration enforcement has a new boss. The new acting director is Todd Lyons, who used to be the assistant director of

celebrities

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick: Friends or Foes?

March 10, 2025

The internet was abuzz with rumors about tension between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick during the premiere of "Another Simple Favor" at SXSW. A YouTuber named Melanie King sparked the controversy by claiming that Lively looked "terrified" and Kendrick appeared "pissed" during the event. The rumor m

science

SpaceX's Next Crew Launch: What You Need to Know

March 9, 2025

SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endurance has arrived at the launch site, ready for its next mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This spacecraft has already completed three successful missions: Crew-3, Crew-5, and Crew-7. It will now embark on Crew-10, scheduled to launch on March 12, 2025.

science

From Fighter Jet to Space Adventure: A Woman's Journey

March 9, 2025

A woman from Woodland Park is about to make history and fulfill a lifelong dream. She will be piloting a rocket to the International Space Station. This is not just any rocket, but a joint mission between NASA and SpaceX. The launch is scheduled for March 12 at 5:48 MT from NASA's Kennedy Space Cent

science

Stem Cells: The Future of Medicine?

March 8, 2025

Imagine cells that can transform into almost anything. These are called pluripotent stem cells. They can be coaxed into becoming mesenchymal stem cells, or MSCs. These MSCs are superheroes in the world of medicine. They help fix and regrow damaged tissues. Scientists have been studying them for a wh

health

Lockdowns: More Than Just a Health Crisis

March 8, 2025

Lockdowns were a big deal during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were put in place to stop the spread of the virus. But, they had a lot of other effects too. People's feelings about politics, the economy, and even healthcare got worse. This was a big problem for everyone, including the people making the

politics

US Shuffles Its Diplomatic Deck

March 7, 2025

The US is making big changes to its diplomatic setup. It plans to close several consulates in Western Europe and cut jobs worldwide. This move is part of a broader effort to trim costs and reshape the government's approach to foreign policy. The US State Department is also thinking about mergin