Sound waves and cracks have a secret relationship. Scientists found that when sound waves meet a crack, they don't always bounce back. Instead, they can slip through or even change their tune. Here's how it works. A tiny crack was made in a glass plate by heating it up. Then, sound waves were sent through the glass. When the crack was closed, the sound waves went ri...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is under the microscope again, this time for its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. A federal judge has ordered the DOJ to speed up the processing of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. This request is about the Trump administration's decision in July to not release files from the Epstein investigation. The DOJ has until ...
Mercy Ships is on a mission to bring advanced healthcare to some of the most remote places in the world. They use two large hospital ships, the Global Mercy and the Africa Mercy, to serve low-income communities in Africa. These ships are like floating cities, with over 800 people on board, including medical staff, families, and volunteers. The ships dock in areas whe...
Fairfax County Public Schools, the biggest district in Virginia, is now under the microscope. A House committee is digging into claims of antisemitism within its walls. This isn't just happening in Fairfax, though. Schools in Berkeley, California, and Philadelphia are also being looked at. Why is this happening? Well, the committee wants to make sure these schools a...
Tron: Ares is making its way to home screens sooner than expected. Fans can catch the latest installment in the Tron series on video-on-demand starting December 2. Those eager to own a physical copy can look forward to the 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD releases on January 6. The story picks up years after the events of Tron: Legacy. This time, Julian Dillinger, played by...
Keurig Dr Pepper has a new top finance executive. Anthony DiSilvestro is stepping in as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He's coming from Mattel, where he was the CFO for five years. DiSilvestro will be based in Burlington and will report to CEO Tim Cofer. This change comes at an interesting time for Keurig Dr Pepper. The company is planning to buy JDE Peet’s,...
In a surprising turn of events, the Justice Department has faced significant setbacks in its recent legal pursuits. Lindsey Halligan, a Trump ally, took charge of a high-profile case against former FBI Director James Comey. She secured an indictment, but the case quickly hit a wall. Judges found numerous legal errors, leading to the dismissal of charges against Comey...
The financial world is changing. Banks and crypto are no longer separate. They are coming together. This is not just a trend. It is the future. Both banks and crypto users want the same things. They want trust. They want clarity. They want things to be easy to use. The companies that understand this will succeed. Many people think banks and crypto are different. Ban...
Paxos, a company known for helping big names like PayPal and Nubank offer crypto services, has just bought Fordefi, a startup that makes crypto wallets for DeFi. This deal is worth over $100 million, showing that Paxos is serious about getting into the DeFi game. DeFi, or decentralized finance, has always been seen as risky. It offers high returns but is also prone ...
In a world where digital money is king, some criminals are taking old-school methods to new heights. Imagine waking up to a knock at your door, only to find a thief demanding access to your crypto fortune. This isn't a scene from a movie; it's happening more often than you think. Recently, a man in San Francisco was tricked into letting a fake delivery person into h...