It goes without saying that 2023 was a busy news year. Lawsuits related to student loan forgiveness, the collapse of I-95 and the improbable resurgence of the Barbie brand were just some of the top stories that dominated both local and national headlines during this past calendar year. As always, Temple University faculty experts and thought leaders were featured in many of
Toys are meant to provide a fun and creative outlet for children. And yet, over the years toys have faced many recalls, at times due to choking hazards or the presence of toxic materials. But as technology advances, toys are introducing new kinds of threats to children. A recent report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group spells out some major concerns with AI-enabled
It has been a little over a week since since a portion of Interstate 95 (I-95) collapsed in the Philadelphia area. On the morning of Sunday, June 11, a tanker truck that was carrying gasoline caught fire underneath the highway, which led to a portion of the bridge on the northbound lane collapsing. Since then, I-95 has been closed in both directions throughout most of
Farmer Paul R. Anderson of Coleharbor, North Dakota, is jumping back into his “.007 Project,” irrigating from the Garrison Diversion Project’s McClusky Canal. Anderson is convinced that an investment into a variable-rate system is wise considering a multi-year drought trend and will help his family in future generations.