Indiana's political scene just got a lot more interesting. After saying they wouldn't touch it, state Republicans are now ready to vote on redrawing congressional maps. This u-turn comes after some serious pressure from the White House. Just a couple of weeks ago, Senate leader Rodric Bray said there weren't enough votes to even consider it. But now, he's singing a ...
Campbell's, a well-known food company, recently found itself in hot water. Why? Because someone recorded a high-ranking executive talking about 3D printed meat. The executive in question is the vice president of IT. He is now on leave while the company looks into the matter. This whole situation raises some interesting questions. First, why would a food company's IT...
Senator Jim Justice, a Republican from West Virginia, has found himself in a financial pickle. He's agreed to pay back nearly $5. 2 million in overdue personal taxes. This isn't his first rodeo with money troubles. The senator, who was once worth billions, has seen his fortune shrink dramatically over the years. Justice's legal team and the federal government recent...
After a decade of leading Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. She made this announcement in a video posted on social media, highlighting her achievements and the city's progress under her leadership. Bowser's time as mayor was not without challenges. She had to navigate a tricky relationship with the Trump administration, esp...
Young people are constantly exposed to harmful content online. Social media platforms use algorithms to suggest videos and posts. These algorithms often push extreme ideas. This includes content promoting gender-based violence and misogyny. The more these ideas are seen, the more normal they seem. Researchers studied this issue. They talked to young people, analyzed...
RealPage, a company that makes software for landlords, has agreed to change how it works after a big legal fight. The Department of Justice said the software helped landlords work together to raise rents unfairly. This is called "algorithmic collusion. " The deal means RealPage can't use the latest data to suggest rent prices anymore. Instead, it has to use data that...
The recent season of Dancing With the Stars has been a game-changer. It's not just about the dancing anymore; it's about the buzz on social media. The show has found a new audience thanks to TikTok, and it's paying off big time. This season, the finale was a grand event. All the eliminated contestants came back to support the final five: Alix Earle, Dylan Efron, Ela...
Muriel Bowser, the current mayor of Washington, D. C. , has decided not to run for another term. She has been in office since 2015, and her third term will end in January 2027. Bowser made this announcement in a video posted on social media, expressing gratitude for her time in office and the support she received. Bowser's decision comes at a time when the city face...
The NFL has been strict about player behavior this season. Players have been penalized for various actions. Brian Branch was suspended for hitting JuJu Smith-Schuster after a game. Drew Greenlaw faced consequences for yelling at a referee. Ja’Marr Chase got in trouble for spitting on Jalen Ramsey. On Monday night, things got messy again. Tre’von Moehrig punched Jaua...
Carlos Alcaraz, the young tennis sensation from El Palmar, is making waves not just for his skills on the court, but for his down-to-earth lifestyle. At just 22, he’s already a World No. 1 with six Grand Slam titles and 24 tour trophies. Yet, he still lives with his parents in a modest home, proving that success hasn’t changed his roots. Recently, Alcaraz made headl...