Dr. Daniel McKeown, an astrophysics lecturer at UCLA, has been placed on leave after speaking out about his low pay and housing issues. McKeown, who earns $70, 000 a year, says he can't afford the $2, 500 monthly rent in Los Angeles and has had to move his belongings into storage. He first shared hi
As the U. S. election heats up, foreign countries like Russia, China, and Iran are getting more active. Microsoft's report warns that Russian operatives are spreading fake videos to hurt Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. Meanwhile, China is targeting candidates who criticize them, and Iran is
There's a rising concern about foreign meddling in the upcoming US presidential election, with Russia, China, and Iran supposedly ramping up their efforts. Microsoft's threat intelligence team has flagged these countries for their coordinated moves to influence public opinion and potentially disrupt
Amazon Prime is always throwing in new perks to make membership even more appealing. This time, they've teamed up with big gas brands like BP, Amoco, and AMPM/Arco. With over 7, 000 stations involved, you're likely to find one near you offering 10 cents off per gallon. That's a potential $70 in savi
Imagine if we had a world where every country worked together for peace and progress. That's what the United Nations (UN) aims to do. Back on Oct. 24, 1945, the UN officially started its mission after 29 countries gave the green light and agreed on its rules, known as the Charter of the United Natio
Imagine finding a treasure that hasn't seen the light of day for nearly 1, 000 years! That's exactly what happened to Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, along with five other amateur metal detectorists, in the Chew Valley area near Bristol, England. They discovered a massive stash of 2, 584 silver coins d
Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves
Last month, Boeing workers walked off the job with a clear demand: they want their pensions back. In 2013, Boeing froze the traditional pension plan to keep production in Seattle, claiming it was too expensive. But now, workers are feeling the squeeze and aren't giving in. They recently rejected Boe
In a surprising turn of events, a radio station in Krakow, Poland, has ditched human journalists for AI-generated presenters. The station, OFF Radio Krakow, announced its new AI hosts this week, aiming to connect with younger listeners. These virtual characters will discuss cultural, artistic, and s
Turkey's defense minister said the country struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second straight day. These strikes followed a deadly attack on the capital's main defense company. The attack claimed the lives of five people and injured several others. Turkish officials b
