Chicago is facing a big money problem. In 2027, the city might be short on cash by $1. 17 billion. That's a lot of money! The people in charge, called aldermen, are already working on next year's budget. But they have a big challenge ahead. A few years ago, the city created a team called COFA. This
Myanmar recently made a bold statement at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). They argued that Gambia failed to prove its claims of genocide against the Rohingya people. This case is huge and has been going on since 2019. Gambia, a Muslim-majority country in West Africa, brought this case to t
Iran's nuclear program has been a hot topic for years. Recently, tensions have eased a bit after some promises were made. But let's dive into what's really happening with Iran's nuclear sites. First, let's talk about the places where Iran enriches uranium. There are three main sites: two at Natanz
Brian May, the iconic guitarist of Queen, has made it clear that the band won't be playing at Glastonbury anytime soon. His reason? Politics. May has been vocal about his disagreement with Michael Eavis, the festival's founder, over badger culling. Badger culling is a hot topic in the UK. It's a go
Russia noticed something interesting. Some big countries in Europe, like Italy, France, and Germany, seem to want to talk to Russia about Ukraine. This is a big deal for Russia. They think it shows these countries are starting to see things their way. But not everyone in Europe agrees. The UK, for
Security experts have uncovered a sneaky way to steal information from AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot. This trick, called Reprompt, lets hackers grab sensitive data with just one click on a seemingly safe link. The worst part? The victim doesn't even need to interact with the chatbot after that
Wikipedia just hit the big 25! This online encyclopedia, built by volunteers, now has 65 million articles in 300 languages. To celebrate, it teamed up with big tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. These companies will use Wikipedia's info to make their AI smarter. Wikipedia started smal
Microsoft Office 2024 is now available for a one-time purchase, offering a lifetime license for both Mac and PC users. This deal is a great alternative for those who prefer to avoid monthly subscriptions like Microsoft 365. For just $99. 97, users can access a full suite of classic Microsoft applica
Microsoft has made a huge step towards its environmental goals. They have agreed to buy 2. 85 million soil carbon credits from Indigo Carbon. This deal is the largest of its kind. It will last for 12 years. The credits come from farms in the U. S. that use special farming methods. These methods help
Washington state is in a housing jam. Microsoft, a tech heavyweight, has some ideas to help build more homes faster. They've shared four big suggestions with local leaders. First, they want to turn empty office parks and parking lots into places where people can live. Second, they think the process
