In a surprising move, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to join a U. S. -led tech alliance. This group aims to secure supply chains for artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors. The initiative, called Pax Silica, is part of a broader U. S. strategy to reduce dependence on rival
A recent tech gathering in Berkeley County, South Carolina, sparked curiosity and excitement among both students and adults. The event, organized by Ignite Tech Impact alongside Google Data Center and The Watson Institute, aimed to bridge the tech gap in rural areas. Keenen Swinton, a student from G
Louisiana saw some good news in 2025. Crime rates went down in many cities. New Orleans had fewer murders. There were 121 in 2025, down from 125 in 2024. That's a 3% drop. But the big news is that murders are down 55% from three years ago. That's a huge improvement. Shreveport also saw a big drop.
A suspect is now in custody after a fire tore through the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, early Saturday morning. The fire caused significant damage to the synagogue, including its administrative office and library, where several Torahs were either destroyed or damaged. Fortunately
President Trump's impact on the judiciary is clear. His appointees to the appellate courts have been very supportive of his policies. In 2025, they voted in his favor 133 times and against only 12 times. That's a huge difference! These judges were appointed during Trump's first term. Now, in his se
Ben Johnson, the Bears' coach, made headlines after a big win against the Packers. After the game, he was seen giving a cold handshake to Matt LaFleur, the Packers' coach. But that was just the start of it. In a video that went viral, Johnson was heard shouting, "F the Packers! F them! " in the loc
A man's family is left with more questions than answers after he was deported from the US in a vegetative state and passed away soon after. Randall Gamboa Esquivel, a Costa Rican, was in good health when he left his home country. He entered the US in December 2024 but was detained for re-entering wi
Ever wondered how the Spelling Bee game keeps people hooked? It's all about the challenge and the thrill of finding new words. Players dive into a hive of letters, searching for valid words that fit the daily puzzle. The game is designed to be fun and engaging for everyone, from casual players to wo
California's super-rich are worried. A new plan to tax their wealth is on the table. And they're not happy about it. So, they're fighting back. With big money. Peter Thiel, a well-known venture capitalist, just donated $3 million to stop this plan. He gave the money to a group called Californians A
The housing crisis in America is real, and people are looking for someone to blame. President Donald Trump has pointed his finger at Wall Street, suggesting that big investors are the main reason homes are so expensive. He's proposed banning these investors from buying single-family homes and having
