Elon Musk has been in a public spat with a Delaware judge over his $56 billion pay package from Tesla. The judge, Kathaleen St. J. McCormick, rejected the idea of reinstating the package. She argued that the stock options were approved under "deeply flawed" conditions and that Musk had too much cont
Have you ever wondered why some people turn to violent extremism? Experts have been puzzled by this question for a long time. One tool they use is called Structured Professional Judgement (SPJ), which helps figure out what makes someone more or less likely to engage in extreme behavior. However, the
The Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, is in the final stretch of a fundraising campaign. They aim to buy back the famous ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz, " which were stolen in 2005 and are now up for auction in Dallas, Texas. The online bidding has already surpassed $1. 5 million
The upcoming Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew, has an interesting backstory. It's about four kids who get lost in the galaxy, facing a bunch of weird aliens and dangerous places. Sounds like a typical Star Wars adventure, right? But hold on, there's a twist. The showrunner, Jon Watts, found some inspir
Think about it: the COVID-19 vaccine brought hope, but did it also bring division? Germans in late 2021 experienced something interesting. A large representative sample of 6, 100 people showed that prejudice was higher among the vaccinated towards the unvaccinated, and vice versa. This wasn't just r
Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a respected community figure, passed away last month while fighting in Israel's recent conflict with Hezbollah. He saw his military service as a religious duty, a view shared by many observant Jews in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Since the outbreak of war in October 2023, num
Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, has been in jail for over a year. His supporters planned a big march to Islamabad to demand his release and changes to the judiciary. The government wasn't happy about this. They blocked highways, cut off internet, and sent thousands of police and soldie
When someone is killed illegally, their remains can be crucial in revealing human rights abuses. However, cases like this are often complex and can make legal procedures tricky. These situations usually have red flags, requiring special investigation to figure out the cause of death and any human ri
It's been a rollercoaster ride for Sean "Diddy" Combs' bail hearings. The latest update? A federal judge delayed the decision on Combs' bail request, seeking more details about his communications from jail. Both the prosecution and defense teams have until November 25 to provide this info. The judge
In a late-night agreement, Senate leaders have struck a deal that will allow Democrats to confirm several of President Joe Biden's district court nominees. This deal comes with a trade-off: the four pending appeals court nominees will not get a vote. Some liberal activists are upset, fearing that th
