Eeny, meeny, miny, mo, catch a tiger by the toe – so the rhyme goes. But even children know that counting-out rhymes like this are no help at making a truly random choice. Perhaps you remember when ...

Proposed changes to North Carolina's math standards would shake up requirements for upperclassmen in the state’s public high schools and emphasize real-world problem-solving in all grade levels. The ...

If you had a reputation for being a know-it-all as a kid, you’re likely now the person with a trusted list of trivia questions and answers on file. Not only that, but you probably love sentences that ...

Nearly half of young New Yorkers statewide are still missing the mark on standardized math and English exams, according to newly released data. The state Education Department released its yearly ...

A mother recently wrote to me with concerns about her 14-month-old daughter. The child’s hospital had begun using AI to record visits—and her husband had unknowingly consented. The woman feared that ...

Spam calls have become such a nuisance that many people simply don't answer their phone unless they recognize the number. In iOS 26, though, you can learn about who's calling before you respond, ...

Being book smart is not the same as being street smart. Just because someone has a pile of degrees doesn’t mean that they ...

This is what the Defector staff read and enjoyed in 2025. The Trials of Gabriel Ward Murder Mystery Series, by Sally Smith ...

There’s a new place to feed your face in downtown Cape Girardeau, and first-time restauranteur Craig Rapp has one goal, “we want to do good, cool” comfort food while curating a “family vibe.” Rapp’s ...

It turns out that many people mistakenly view AI as an all-powerful ‘Magic Box’. This was the surprising lesson Make CEO Fabian Veit shared with me during our recent interview at the company’s ‘Waves’ ...