Venice recently saw its famous Grand Canal turn green. This happened because of a protest organized by climate activists, including Greta Thunberg. The group used a harmless dye to make a statement about climate change. They also hung banners and walked through crowds to get attention. This wasn't just in Venice. Other Italian cities like Milan and Bologna saw simila...
AI is changing the game for creatives. It's not taking over, but it's making things faster and easier. Think of it like a supercharged engine in a race car. It helps creatives go faster, but the driver is still in control. AI is great for brainstorming. It can help when you're stuck. Joe Lazer, a marketing expert, uses AI to get ideas flowing. He says it helps him m...
Ever wondered how scientists figure out what's in our bodies? It's not as easy as it sounds. They often use a method called metabolomics. This involves looking at tiny amounts of chemicals, or metabolites, in our cells. The problem is, there are lots of unknown metabolites out there. And without a reference, it's hard to identify them. But now, there's a new tool ca...
The Giants are in a tough spot after letting go of their coach mid-season. They have a lot of choices, but not much time to decide. Some candidates are already working for other teams, so they'll have to wait until the season ends to talk to them. The Giants seem to like coaches they already know. Mike Kafka, their current offensive coordinator, is one of them. He's...
Jeanine Áñez, the former interim president of Bolivia, has been released from prison after nearly five years. The supreme court overturned her conviction for allegedly staging a coup. Áñez, now 58, left the Miraflores women’s center in La Paz on Thursday. She referred to the end of nearly two decades of rule by the leftwing Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas) party as "th...
Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, found himself in a tough spot when prison officials shaved his long hair during a 2020 stint for a drug-related offense. His faith forbids haircuts, and he had grown his hair nearly to his knees over two decades. Despite showing prison staff a federal court ruling that protected his religious rights, they proceeded to shave his head. The...
Joshua Zirkzee, a 24-year-old forward, is currently facing a tough time at Manchester United. He's not getting much playing time under the new manager, Ruben Amorim. This is not the first time Manchester United has seen a young talent struggle to shine. Many players before Zirkzee have found it hard to make their mark at the club. Ruud Gullit, a Dutch football legen...
The recent demolition of the White House East Wing has sparked a heated debate about safety standards and public health risks. Critics are questioning whether the Trump administration and the contractors involved followed federal regulations, especially concerning hazardous materials like asbestos. Sen. Edward Markey from Massachusetts has asked the demolition compa...
Cameron Crowe's journey from rock journalist to Hollywood screenwriter is a tale of persistence and luck. He spent a year undercover as a high school student, gathering material for a book. The book, initially titled "Stairway to Heaven, " faced rejection before finding a champion in editor Susan Bolotin. It was later retitled "Fast Times at Ridgemont High. " The bo...
More women are choosing to go bald. They are breaking free from old beauty standards. For many, it’s a way to feel strong and confident. Brennan Nevada Johnson decided to shave her head 14 years ago. She did it for practical reasons. She played volleyball in college. Sweat ruined her expensive hair treatments. Once she shaved her head, she loved it. She saved money ...