A disturbing Philadelphia case has put a missing child investigation under a harsh spotlight, with police now saying the remains of a 10-year-old girl were found in a car trunk and a suspect has been arrested. What started as a search for a child who vanished has turned into a grim criminal probe, raising hard questions about what happened, who…
Business & Finance
McDonald’s is leaning back into value, and the move comes at a time when the chain needs a jolt. With U.S. traffic softening and customers watching their wallets, the company is testing new affordable menu formats now, then aiming to roll out a national program in early 2027 if the numbers hold up. In late October, McDonald’s kicked off an…
Health & Wellness
An infant’s death in Wisconsin has brought a grim new edge to the state’s measles outbreak, ending a 36-year stretch without a fatal case tied to the disease. The situation has unfolded alongside a sharp rise in infections, with health officials reporting hundreds of cases across multiple counties and warning that the virus is still moving fast.State health officials said…
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Checklist: PhoneBot turns an old Android phone into the robot’s brain UCLA’s small humanoid can walk, track people, and recover from falls The project aims to make robotics cheaper and more accessible Older phones can still handle key functions, with some limits The platform is open-source, but building it still takes real skill and gear That dusty Android phone in…