The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has made a big decision. Countries can now take each other to court over climate change. This includes historic emissions of gases that warm the planet. The judge in the Hague, Netherlands, said it's tricky to figure out who caused what. But the ruling is a big deal. It's not legally binding, but experts think it could have bi...
College sports are in a state of flux. The recent $2. 8 billion settlement has brought some stability, but it has also raised new questions about how to compensate athletes and manage teams. The landscape is shifting, with major conferences welcoming new programs and others losing long-standing members. The ACC, for example, is set to grow from 14 teams in 2023 to 1...
In the Netherlands, many caregivers in long-term care homes know about and use tricks to help Parkinson's patients move around better. A recent survey asked 130 healthcare workers about these tricks, often called compensation strategies. These strategies help patients with walking and getting around. The survey found that most caregivers knew about five out of seven...
Workers in Wisconsin face a significant but often overlooked danger during the cold months: snow and ice. These winter hazards lead to slips, trips, and falls, which can result in serious injuries or even death. Despite the risks, there hasn't been much study on how often these incidents happen or who they affect the most. The focus here is on understanding the ...
Robyn Denholm, the head of Tesla's board, has been making some serious moves in the stock market. She's sold over 500 million dollars worth of Tesla shares in the last few years. This is a big deal because it's more than what most other big company board chairs have made in the same time. Denholm's sales happened under a plan she set up in July 2024. This was right ...
A well-known French actor, Gérard Depardieu, has been found guilty of sexual assault. This verdict came from a Paris court on a Tuesday. The charges were related to incidents that occurred in 2021 on the set of a film in which Depardieu was the star. The court sentenced him to 18 months in prison, but this sentence is suspended. This means he does not have to go to p...
A major shakeup happened at a well-known retail company. The CEO, Ashley Buchanan, was let go just four months into the job. The reason? He broke company rules by getting involved in deals that had hidden conflicts of interest. This move had nothing to do with how the company was doing overall. No other employees were involved. Michael Bender, the board chair, w...
The creation of precise gears is a big deal in manufacturing. Traditional methods, like Monte Carlo simulations, have been okay for simple tasks. However, they are not great for complex gear-making processes. These methods are slow and not very flexible. They struggle with the complicated dynamics of gear meshing. To tackle these issues, a new approach has been ...
A significant legal agreement is on the horizon that could transform college sports. This deal involves a massive payout and new rules for how schools can compensate their athletes. The judge in charge, Claudia Wilken, has not yet given her final approval. She wants more details on a few points before she makes her decision. The NCAA has agreed to pay around $2. 8 bi...
Google sent out a message to Pixel 4a users. The subject line read "Changes coming to your Pixel 4a. " This was a red flag. It was clear that the news would not be good. The message was about an upcoming software update. This update would affect the battery's performance and stability. In other words, the battery would not last as long and would not charge as q...