In 2026, many people still choose to wear masks and keep distance in public. One senior citizen from Vermont explains why he keeps these habits even after the pandemic’s peak. He lives alone on a spacious plot of land, surrounded by forests and mountains, with his dog Dodger and rescued cat Solstice
DXC Technology has been chosen by Perth Airport as the master systems integrator for its new terminal project. The company will design, link, test and hand over more than 70 IT and operational systems that will run the new hub. The terminal is set to open in 2031, bringing all commercial flights int
The U. S. Department of Energy has revived a $115‑million grant that will fund the first phase of a lithium refinery in Tonopah Flats, giving a boost to a battery‑materials company’s stock. The decision follows the firm’s appeal after the grant was abruptly cancelled earlier in the year, showing how
Columbia plans a costly upgrade that will swap out almost 54, 000 electric meters and about 53, 000 water meters for new digital versions. The goal is to stop the old system’s slow hand‑reading, broken devices and hidden leaks by letting data travel wirelessly to the city’s computers. The plan sa
The former White House AI advisor, David Sacks, voiced concerns that heavy government oversight could push the United States behind China in artificial intelligence. He argued that limiting AI development with strict rules might give Beijing an advantage, especially since the U. S. is only a few mon
China has spent decades building a powerful weapons industry. The country now appears in the top five worldwide when it comes to selling military gear, according to a respected global tracker. Yet the real story is more nuanced than those numbers suggest. A key problem is that China’s armaments hav
A 3‑year‑old boy lost his life when a bullet ricocheted into his home during a drive‑by shooting in Georgia. The incident happened while he and his brother were watching television. Four men involved in the attack have now received prison sentences. Julian Cubillos, age 19, pleaded guilty to volunt
NBC has pulled the plug on nine different programs as it readies its schedule for the next TV season. The move hits a broad spectrum of shows, from a highly praised comedy to a long‑running crime series and even the 30‑year‑old celebrity news show that many people grew up watching. The decision
A 21‑year‑old from Fridley, Raquan Rahjai Johnson, faces murder charges after a drive‑by shooting on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. Police say he fired at least one person and may have been involved in a second, more deadly incident. The first shooting occurred on May 24 near Penn Avenue North. Wit
A crime drama that once aired on a premium cable channel is now the number one show on Apple TV’s streaming list, even though its final episode aired six years ago. The series follows Ray Donovan, a Los Angeles fixer who solves problems for powerful people while juggling his own family drama.
