Doctors and researchers are using the term “popcorn brain” to describe attention that feels fragmented after heavy digital stimulation. The phrase is not a medical diagnosis, but it reflects a broader concern about screen habits and focus.
A new survey of European travelers and expats singled out several American cities as places they would least want to call home. The results point to concerns about cost, sprawl, safety, and climate in some of the country’s biggest metro areas.
Alaska has recorded more than 100,000 missing person reports since 1970, according to state public safety data. Most cases were later cleared, but the long-term total still stands out because of repeat reports and Alaska’s unusually high missing persons rate.
NASA has identified September 24, 2182, as the single most significant date in the low-probability scenarios for asteroid Bennu. The agency says the impact risk remains extremely unlikely, but the object is being tracked closely because of its size and orbit.
Pizza Hut is moving ahead with plans to close about 250 underperforming U.S. restaurants in the first half of 2026. California currently has the highest number of confirmed closures identified through public business listings.
More Americans using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are factoring medication routines into vacation plans. Travelers and medical guidance point to a few repeat mistakes, from packing errors to dehydration risks, that can disrupt a trip.
Two Greek-American tourists were stabbed outside the Acropolis in Athens on Tuesday morning, and police said both were taken to the hospital in stable condition. A 60-year-old suspect was detained at the scene after witnesses reported he had been threatening pedestrians with a knife.
Travel insurance shopping in 2026 is centering on medical coverage, cancellation flexibility, and digital claims tools. Here are six widely recognized companies, listed in sequence, with facts travelers can use.
