Category: United States
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U.S. to Classify PCC and Comando Vermelho as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to announce the designation of the Brazilian factions Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as foreign terrorist organizations. The decision could be formalized in the coming days by the U.S. Department of State. The information was revealed by UOL columnist Mariana Sanches and…
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US Daylight Saving Time in 2026 Starts on Sunday, March 8
It’s almost time to set the clocks forward for the “spring forward” in 2026. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, when clocks advance one hour at 2 a.m. You’ll lose an hour of sleep, but gain more daylight in the evening, with later sunsets and earlier sunrises. On March 8, the sun will…
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2026 US Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 8
It’s almost time to set the clocks forward for 2026 “spring”. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, when clocks will be advanced one hour at 2 a.m. You’ll lose an hour of sleep, but gain more daylight in the evening, with later sunsets and earlier sunrises. On March 8, the sun will rise…
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‘Dopamine Kids’ Explains Why Children Crave Screens and Helps Them Enjoy Life Instead
Like many parents, Michaeleen Doucleff struggled with her young daughter’s screen use. Doucleff, author of the bestselling book Hunt, Gather, Parent, followed the daily limit recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. However, when Rosy’s screen time ended every night and Doucleff tried to put away the iPad, the 7-year-old would burst into tears and…
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College students and professors are creating their own rules for AI. They don’t always agree
For English professor Dan Cryer, using generative artificial intelligence to write a college essay is like bringing a forklift to the gym. “If all we needed to do was move the weights, then it would be great,” says Cryer, who teaches at Johnson County Community College, on the outskirts of Kansas City, Kansas. “But we…
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The 2026 World Cup Faces Major Challenges With Only 100 Days Left
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With only 100 days left until the FIFA World Cup, what should be a period of celebration is instead turning into one of turbulence. The US and Israel’s attacks on Iran have raised major questions about whether the Persian country will withdraw from the 48-team tournament — a step no other country has taken after…
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The 2026 World Cup Faces Major Challenges Just 100 Days Before Kickoff
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Just 100 days before the start of the FIFA World Cup, what should be a period of celebration is turning into a moment of turbulence. The U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran have raised major doubts about the Persian country’s possible withdrawal from the 48-team tournament—a decision no other nation has made after qualifying since…
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A New Once-a-Day Pill Brings Hope to HIV’s ‘Forgotten Population’
Is there a once-a-day pill to keep me healthy? That’s a question that Dr. Chloe Orkin hears a lot from her older HIV patients, who take many medications every day to keep the virus under control. “They keep asking: ‘Why can’t I have a single pill? Or can I take injections?’ And you have to…
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A New Daily Pill Promises to Help HIV’s ‘Forgotten Population’
Is there a pill I can take every day to stay healthy? That’s a question that Dr. Chloe Orkin frequently hears from her elderly HIV patients, who take several medications daily to keep the virus under control. “They keep asking: ‘Why can’t I take just one pill? Or why can’t I take injections?’ And we…
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US and Israeli Attacks on Iran Leave More Than 1,045 Dead
More than 1,045 people died in Iran as a result of attacks carried out by the United States and Israel since the beginning of the military escalation in the country. The number was reported by the semi-official Iranian agency Tasnim, as the conflict entered its fifth day on Wednesday (4), with bombings in several Iranian…