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The stimulants Ritalin and Adderall have been used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for decades, but research shows they don’t act on the brain’s attention circuitry as had long been assumed.Instead, the medications primarily target the brain’s reward and wakefulness centers, according to a new study published in the journal Cell. The research, which used brain imaging data from almost 5,800 children ages 8 to 11, also pointed toward the important role that lack of sleep plays in the disorder.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. “When I first saw…

A teacher who survived the 2022 shooting inside a Robb Elementary school classroom in Uvalde, Texas, told a jury Monday the attack began with a “black shadow” with a gun walking inside and that he prayed for the attack to be over after being shot along with his students. Arnulfo Reyes’ testimony came on the fifth day of the trial for Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde schools police officer who was among the first law enforcement responders to the scene. Gonzales has pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment as prosecutors allege he did nothing to…

It’s official. Apple has chosen to work with Google, a longtime partner, to power AI features like Siri.  “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users,” Apple and Google said in a statement. The partnership confirms previous reporting on a deal with Google. Neither Apple nor Google have confirmed the price tag, but previous reports indicate Apple could be paying Google around$1 billion for access to its AI technology. The deal also comes after Apple spent some…

Meta has a new president — and she’s a former advisor to President Donald Trump.The tech giant named Dina Powell McCormick as its president and vice chairman on Monday. Powell McCormick joined Meta’s board in April before resigning in December.Before joining Meta, Powell McCormick served as a deputy national security advisor to Trump. The president applauded her appointment on Truth Social: “A great choice by Mark Z!!”Powell McCormick is the second former Trump official appointed to a Meta leadership position in 2026. Last week, the company hired C.J. Mahoney, a deputy US trade representative during Trump’s first term, as its…

For more than two years, an app called ClothOff has been terrorizing young women online — and it’s been maddeningly difficult to stop. The app has been taken down from the two major app stores and it’s banned from most social platforms, but it’s still available on the web and through a Telegram bot. In October, a clinic at Yale Law School filed a lawsuit that would take down the app entirely, forcing the owners to delete all images and cease operation entirely. But simply finding the defendants has been a challenge.  “It’s incorporated in the British Virgin Islands,” explains…

Apple and Alphabet have reached a deal for Google’s Gemini to power Siri’s artificial intelligence capabilities.The companies said these models would help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google’s AI technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users,” Apple and Google wrote in a statement.CNBC earlier reported the news on Monday.Shares of Alphabet stock jumped as much as 1% following the news, briefly vaulting the tech giant to a market capitalization of…

Nearly 15,000 nurses from prominent New York City hospitals are striking as they say hospital management threatens drastic cuts to health care benefits.The New York State Nurses Association said it launched the strike, alleging management at hospitals at Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside and West, Montefiore and NewYork-Presbyterian refused to “ensure safety for nurses and patients.”The strike began at 6 a.m. ET on Jan. 12.”After months of bargaining, management refused to make meaningful progress on core issues that nurses have been fighting for: safe staffing for patients, healthcare benefits for nurses, and workplace violence protections, forcing nearly 15,000 nurses…

Spanish police announced on Monday their largest-ever seizure of cocaine at sea after impounding a Europe-bound container ship in the Atlantic Ocean carrying almost 10 tons of the drug.Officers last week raided the Cameroon-flagged vessel, which had left Brazil, seizing 9,994 kilograms (22,033 pounds) of cocaine concealed in 294 packages in a shipment of salt, police said in a statement.They arrested the 13 crew members and seized a firearm used to protect the stash in an operation involving U.S., Brazilian, U.K., French and Portuguese authorities, the statement added.Police released a 4-minute video on social media showing officers on a speed boat intercepting…

French defense tech company Harmattan AI is rising almost as fast as the supersonic planes of its new backer. Founded in 2024, the company is now valued at $1.4 billion after raising a $200 million Series B round led by Dassault Aviation, which is best known for making the Rafale fighter jet. Harmattan AI, which builds autonomy and mission-system software for defense aircraft, had already received strong validation signals from the French and British ministries of defense in its less than two years of existence. But this funding and the accompanying partnership will give new wings to a company that…

Older adults can dramatically reduce the amount of ultraprocessed foods they eat while keeping a familiar, balanced diet – and this shift leads to improvements across several key markers related to how the body regulates appetite and metabolism. That’s the main finding of a new study my colleagues and I published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.Ultraprocessed foods are made using industrial techniques and ingredients that aren’t typically used in home cooking. They often contain additives such as emulsifiers, flavorings, colors and preservatives. Common examples include packaged snacks, ready-to-eat meals and some processed meats. Studies have linked diets high in ultraprocessed…