Ever received a package you didn't order? It might be part of a sneaky scam called "brushing. " Scammers send you a gift with a QR code, hoping you'll scan it. But be careful! That code could steal your personal info or download nasty software onto your phone. Worse still, it might be a trick to mak
This weekend, "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" dashed ahead, earning $25 million at 3, 761 North American locations. In comparison, "Mufasa: The Lion King" roared to second place with $13. 3 million from 4, 100 sites. Many thought it would be a close race, but "Sonic 3" left "Mufasa" in the dust. Even though
In the heart of the Bernese Alps, a new cable car has opened, offering a breathtaking journey up the Schilthorn. Known for its steep climb, this cableway rises 775 meters in just four minutes, boasting a gradient of 159. 4%. It connects the village of Stechelberg with the car-free village of Mürren,
Millions of people are getting ready to hit the roads and skies for winter break, despite looming storms and a possible government shutdown. Jimmy Pham, a UC Berkeley student, is flying to San Diego and isn’t too worried about minor delays. However, he’s keeping an eye on the weather for a future sn
Clean energy is a big deal, and hydrogen is a superstar in this field. One cool way to generate hydrogen is by breaking down urea in water. This happens in a process called urea oxidation reaction (UOR). Scientists have created a special electro-catalyst to make this happen in salty water, similar t
Get ready for some wet holidays! California is bracing for a series of storms that might ruin some travel plans. Starting Sat morning, rain will hit San Francisco and Oakland, expect about a quarter to a third of an inch. The same day, North Bay valleys could get half an inch to three-quarters, whil
This holiday season, Americans are set to overspend on unwanted gifts, racking up a whopping $10. 1 billion in disappointing presents. That's right, nearly 53% of adults in the US will unwrap at least one gift they don't like. The average cost of these unwanted gifts has risen to $72, up from $66 la
In Idaho, medical boards have agreed to put a stop to investigations into healthcare providers who refer patients to other states for abortions. This decision comes as a result of an ongoing legal battle involving Planned Parenthood and two Idaho doctors. They sued Idaho's Attorney General, Raúl Lab
Mark Ronson, the musician known for hits like "Uptown Funk, " and Justin Theroux, the actor from "The Leftovers, " threw a big holiday bash at Pebble Bar. This spot is a celeb hangout with a secret entrance under Rockefeller Center. The party was their third annual event, and they managed to get Gho
Are you planning to fly somewhere for the holidays? A government shutdown might mess up your plans if lawmakers can't agree on a spending bill by Friday night. This could mean big changes at airports. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting a busy time, with about 40 million people
