The state rolled out a new online tool aimed at boosting civic participation and restoring faith in politics. The idea sounds promising, but many voters see it as a façade after the recent vote that ended independent redistricting. A majority chose to keep partisan control over how districts are dra
The new feature lets people link bank accounts to ChatGPT so the AI can show a simple chart of where money goes and answer questions about spending habits. It is still in test mode and only works for paid ChatGPT Pro members in the United States. The idea sounds useful at first glance, but man
The host of MS NOW, Jen Psaki, spent part of her Friday show answering Eric Trump’s accusations. Trump had posted on X that Psaki was lying about his ties to a crypto company called ALT5 Sigma. He said she claimed he sat on the firm’s board, which he denied. Psaki countered with evidence from
Hollywood has long pushed actors to alter their real names, looks, and cultural hints so that audiences would see them as “American. ” In the 1930s, a studio told a Spanish‑born performer to adopt a more familiar name and even to dye her hair, hoping the audience would not notice her heritage. The
Scientists found two kinds of bacteria that can eat a type of plastic called polypropylene. The bacteria were taken from a landfill in Rishikesh, India. They named the strains KRS102 and KRS236. The team first checked that the bacteria were real by looking at their DNA. They also tested if the mi
A big wildfire is moving fast in Randall County. The blaze could reach places like Canyon, Umbarger, Happy and Palo Duro Canyon. Firefighters say it is moving east‑northeast at 3 to 5 mph. Emergency officials asked people near Cemetery Road, Circle J Road and the River Falls Airport to leave. They
Claudine Longet, a French singer and actress who once captured headlines for her role in a high‑profile manslaughter case, passed away at 84. Her nephew posted the news on social media, calling her a true inspiration and saying she would remain an “another star in the sky. ” Longet’s death fol
Gina Carano says she once weighed more than 240 pounds and was nearly unable to walk. The years after her last fight were hard on both mind and body, but she has pushed herself back into shape for a new bout. The upcoming match takes place in California, where she will face former champion Ronda
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that its chief drug official will leave her post, adding to a series of recent changes at the agency. Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, who has overseen investigations into antidepressants, COVID‑19 vaccines and other common medicines, will be replaced by Dr. Mike D
Indigenous peoples in Canada—First Nations, Inuit and Métis—have long used their own ways to care for pregnancy and childbirth. These methods keep families healthy and communities strong. In the past, Indigenous midwives were the main health workers for women. Colonial rule changed that picture. Th
