Ever heard of Ambien and alcohol? Well, U. S. Rep. Michael McCaul found out the hard way what happens when you mix them. He was flying home to Texas from D. C. , had a nervous flier's panic, and took Ambien to sleep. But wait, there's more! He also had a drink. This combo left him dazed and confused
You know how sometimes people can see the same thing but have totally different opinions? That's what happened in New Hampshire recently. A group of lawmakers looked into how well the state handled the COVID pandemic. They couldn't agree on their findings. Five Republicans said the state's efforts d
Imagine a courtroom drama where the stakes are nothing less than the future of our planet. In a surprising turn of events, a Dutch appeals court has overturned a groundbreaking climate ruling against Shell. Back in 2021, a lower court had ordered Shell to cut its global carbon emissions by a signifi
Imagine you're about to undergo a life-changing surgery. One that's designed to improve your daily life by helping you manage a medical condition. This is what many people face when considering the laparoscopic Mitrofanoff procedure. But what's it really like after the operation? That's what a recen
Back in the day, Margot Robbie wasn't the big Hollywood star she is now. She started off in a movie called Focus with Will Smith. This crime comedy didn't really impress critics, but it did make some cash at the box office. Now, almost a decade later, Focus is back in the spotlight. It's topping Net
Did you know that Will Smith and Margot Robbie's first movie together wasn't a superhero blockbuster? Let's talk about 'Focus', a movie that's been blowing up on Netflix lately. Released nine years ago, it's not your typical action-packed film. Instead, it's a crime drama with a unique twist – it fe
Over the last ten years, our planet has faced over 4, 000 harsh weather events costing a stunning $2 trillion globally. The United States led this list, suffering a massive $935 billion loss, with China following at $268 billion. These numbers cover all damaging weather conditions, not just those li
Artificial intelligence (AI) is great at many things, but when it comes to advanced math, it's still got a long way to go. A new test called FrontierMath, created by Epoch AI, shows just how tough math problems can be for AI. This test includes hundreds of complex, unsolved math problems that even t
The annual climate summit, COP29, has started in Baku, Azerbaijan. The key topic is money – how much is needed and who will pay to help poor countries deal with climate change? The UN says developing countries need about $1 billion daily just to cope with current extreme weather. They're getting onl
In Amsterdam, the police didn't take any chances. After recent violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer team, the city's mayor banned all protests for the weekend. Despite the ban, dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets. Police quickly stepped in, arresting over 50 people an
