A traveler from Australia found himself in a tricky spot when he arrived in Tehran. The issue wasn't the culture or the food. It was money. The local currency, the rial, is in a tough spot. It's lost a lot of value because of U. S. sanctions. These sanctions make it hard for Iran to use regular bank
In the past, the U. S. and China had a different relationship. Back in 2000, the U. S. Congress sent a flag to China. This flag had flown over the Capitol. It was a thank you gift for a Chinese scientist named Xie Xide. She had helped bring the two countries closer together. But times have changed.
Nepal is back to normal after days of chaos. The government lifted the curfew in Kathmandu and nearby areas on Saturday. This happened after the country's first woman prime minister was appointed. Protests started on Monday. They were about a ban on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
People are starting to sound like AI. This is what some experts are saying. Sam Altman, a big name in tech, noticed it first. He saw that many online discussions seemed too perfect. Almost like they were written by a machine. He thinks this is because of a few things. First, real people are picking
The U. S. Department of Energy recently released a lengthy report on the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. The report, however, has been heavily criticized for its questionable approach to climate science. The energy secretary, Chris Wright, claimed that the media misrepresents climate science an
The SEC has a new boss for its Corporation Finance Division. James Moloney, a well-known figure in corporate securities law, is stepping into this important role. He's no stranger to the SEC, having worked there before from 1994 to 2000. After that, he spent time at a big law firm, Gibson Dunn & Cru
A Stanford professor found himself at a crossroads when AI started to change how students learn and are tested. He teaches computer science, a field that's always evolving. But when AI tools like GPT-3 and GPT-4 became popular, he noticed a big shift. Students began to question their roles in a worl
South Korea is making big changes to how its government works. The country's leader, President Lee Jae Myung, wants to limit the power of some government bodies. This plan includes splitting up the prosecution service and taking budget-making duties away from the finance ministry. The government an
Amazon is shaking things up with its Prime membership. Starting October 1, they're ending a feature that let members share free shipping with folks who don't live with them. This move is part of a bigger push to get more people to sign up for their own Prime accounts. Instead of sharing, Amazon is
A dangerous bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is making a comeback. It's a germ that loves warm, low-salt water and can cause a serious illness called vibriosis. This bacteria is not new, but it's becoming more common, and experts are worried. Vibrio vulnificus is often found in brackish waters, where f
