The government shutdown has left many federal workers in a tough spot. With no paychecks coming in, they're worried about how they'll make ends meet. But there's some good news: a law passed in 2019 says that once the shutdown is over, these workers should get their back pay. So, who gets this back
OpenAI is diving into the AI music scene, a market that's expected to grow big time by 2030. They're working on a tool that can create original music from simple text or sound inputs. This isn't just any project; they're teaming up with Juilliard students to fine-tune the tool's understanding of mus
The NBA has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Gambling isn't just a fun side activity anymore. It's becoming a big deal with serious consequences. The league is facing a major issue that goes beyond just a few bad bets. People need to understand that gambling comes with real risks. I
Robin Smith, a former Tennessee state representative, has been ordered to serve eight months in prison. This comes after she admitted guilt in a case involving a business that used public funds. Smith's actions were part of a larger scheme that also led to the conviction of a former House speaker an
In the world of engineering, Mehdi Mehrabi, Ph. D. , P. E. , has just taken on a big new role. He's now the manager of the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) division at McCarthy Engineering Associates Inc. Mehrabi isn't new to the game. He's been a senior mechanical engineer there for a whi
In a quiet, upscale town known for its celebrity residents, a grim event unfolded. A young man, Sebastian Van Stockum, is now facing serious charges after allegedly taking the life of his own mother. The incident happened in New Canaan, a place where many famous faces have lived, like Harry Connick
A legal battle is underway to find money allegedly hidden by a Michigan business owner who passed away after a massive jury verdict. Gary Raykhinshteyn, the owner of Science Beauty Tech (also known as EZ Sculpt), was ordered to pay $138 million to six women who accused him of sexual harassment and a
A special education teacher from California recently won a huge settlement after a fall that changed her life. Justine Gurrola was walking in Whittier when she tripped on a broken sidewalk. This happened back in 2018, but the case just wrapped up with a big win for her. The city of Whittier agreed
In Baltimore County, a simple breakup has turned into a complicated legal situation. David Andre Johnson, 32, is now facing a whopping 151 charges. It all started with a fight between him and his ex-girlfriend. But things quickly got out of hand. Johnson is accused of doing some pretty bad things.
California recently passed two new laws aimed at tackling climate change. These laws require large companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions caused by their products and the risks they face due to climate change. This is a big deal because, until now, companies only had to report their own em
