In the heart of South Carolina, a battle is brewing. A massive data center is on the drawing board, but not everyone is thrilled. Critics are worried about the impact on the environment and the local way of life. The project promises jobs and economic growth, but at what cost? The ACE Basin is a tr
A game creator has decided to remove their AI-assisted roguelike card game from Steam. The game, called Hardest, was released in June 2025 and will be taken down on January 30, 2026. The developer, Rakuel, made this choice after realizing the broader impacts of using AI-generated content. Rakuel in
Public lands in the U. S. are vast, covering an area more than twice the size of California. These lands are used for many things, including grazing livestock. The government allows ranchers to use these lands for a fee, but the fees are much lower than what ranchers would pay on private land. In fa
Hollywood made a bold statement at the Golden Globes. Many celebrities chose to wear small pins to support a cause. These pins were black and white. They had two messages: \"ICE OUT\" and \"BE GOOD. \" The pins honored Renee Good. She was a woman who died this week. An ICE agent was involved in her
A crypto user found out the hard way that buying verified accounts can lead to trouble. The person, known as Captain Bunny, had about $40, 000 in stablecoins locked in accounts that weren't registered under their real name. These accounts were bought in late 2023 to get around restrictions for users
Betterment, a popular automated investment platform, recently faced a cyberattack. Hackers used a clever trick called social engineering to break into some of Betterment's systems. This happened on January 9, and the hackers got their hands on personal details like names, email addresses, phone numb
Big changes might be coming to credit card interest rates. President Donald Trump recently suggested a temporary limit on these rates. He wants a 10% cap for one year, starting in January 2026. This news didn't sit well with banks and financial companies. Their stock prices dropped on Monday. Citi
Google Photos is cooking up some new tricks that might just make the app even more handy. Right now, they're tinkering with a "Playback speed" option for videos. This means users might soon be able to speed up or slow down videos right within the app. The options could range from a super slow 0. 25x
The Eagles put on a strong show in the first half against the 49ers, scoring two touchdowns. But after halftime, their offense stalled. The 49ers walked away with a 23-19 victory, moving on to face the Seahawks. This isn't new for the Eagles this season. Their offense has been up and down all year.
Mary Peltola, a familiar face in Alaska politics, is stepping up to the plate for a Senate run. She's no stranger to tough races, having already made history as the first Alaska Native in Congress. But this time, she's eyeing a bigger prize: the Senate seat currently held by Republican Dan Sullivan.
