A big step has been taken in the world of smartphones. A company called NimbleEdge has teamed up with Microsoft to bring something called Foundry Local to Android phones. This isn't just any update; it's a game-changer. It lets AI run directly on your phone, making it faster, more private, and always ready to use, even without the internet. Foundry Local is like a t...
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, recently unveiled the government's budget, which seemed to calm both financial markets and Labour Party members. The budget included tax and spending hikes, which were well-received by Labour MPs who had been growing impatient with the government's recent struggles. The markets also responded positively, with the ...
A recent release of documents by the House Oversight Committee has caused significant distress among alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The files contained unredacted names and personal information of dozens of victims, including minors at the time of the abuse. This oversight has raised serious concerns about the government's ability to protect the privacy and safe...
New York and 20 other states are not happy with a new rule. This rule stops some immigrants from getting food stamps. The states say this rule is not fair. They think the government is being mean to people who need help. The rule comes from a law passed earlier. It says some immigrants can't get food stamps until they become legal residents. But the states say the g...
American volunteers aiding Ukraine's defense against Russia are furious about a recent peace proposal linked to Donald Trump. They see it as a surrender to Russia and a betrayal of Ukraine's fight for independence. Many Americans have been in Ukraine since the war began, helping with military training and other support. They are mostly Republicans, which makes Trump...
Canada is taking action to shield its steel and lumber industries from the impact of U. S. tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures to support these sectors, signaling that a trade deal with the U. S. may not be on the horizon. The new strategy includes a tariff on imported steel, limits on foreign steel imports, and reduced rail transport costs fo...
Medicare just scored some serious wins in its latest drug price negotiations. Fifteen drugs will see price drops, with some discounts reaching as high as 85%. This is huge for the over 50 million seniors who rely on Medicare. The biggest winners? Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, which treat obesity and Type 2 diabetes. These drugs will see a massive 71% pri...
Tina Peters, a former county clerk, is currently in a Colorado state prison. She was found guilty of breaking into voting machine data. This was based on false claims about the 2020 election. The federal government asked to take her into their custody. But Colorado officials said no. The state corrections department made it clear. They decide who gets transferred, n...
Starting next year, foreign visitors to some of the most famous U. S. national parks will have to pay more. The National Park Service has announced that international tourists will be charged an extra $100 to enter popular parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. This change is part of a new policy that also excludes foreign visitors from fee-free days, wh...
A group of space explorers is preparing for a special Thanksgiving journey. They will head to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday morning. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are the crew members for this mission. They will take off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 4:27 a. m. ET. The Roscosmo...