Big things are happening in the world of finance. A hedge fund called Numerai just raised a lot of money. They got $30 million from some serious investors. This includes big university endowments. Now, the company is worth $500 million. That's a huge jump from just a few years ago. Numerai is not your typical hedge fund. They use AI and machine learning to make mone...
Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Iranian-American, is currently in a tough spot. He's in Iran's Evin Prison, dealing with bladder cancer. His family is worried sick. They say he was arrested for visiting Israel 13 years ago for his son's bar mitzvah. That trip is now causing him big trouble. Hekmati's family says he was stopped at the airport in May when he tried to go...
In a surprising turn of events, a legal deposition revealed some unsettling facts about vaccine science. Dr. Stanley Plotkin, a well-known figure in the field, admitted to some questionable practices during a custody battle case. The case was about whether a child should be vaccinated or not. Plotkin, who has worked on many vaccines, including the rubella vaccine, h...
Scientists have been playing around with sound waves to make chicken meat better. They wanted to see how sound waves and salt levels affect chicken protein when it's frozen and thawed. It turns out, sound waves can make the chicken protein more soluble and change its structure. This helps the protein bind better, making the meat more stable and less likely to lose wa...
The lumbosacral plexus is a crucial network of nerves that controls movement and sensation in the lower body. It can get damaged due to various reasons like injuries, diabetes, or infections. When this happens, people might feel constant pain, tingling, or even weakness. Doctors usually figure out what's wrong by talking to the patient, doing a physical check-up, an...
Missouri's high school sports governing body is under the microscope. The state's Attorney General and Auditor are looking into claims of bias in how the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) operates. The issue centers around a man who says he was told he couldn't run for a board position because of his race and gender. The investigation starte...
The NFL season is full of surprises, and Week 12 was no exception. The league saw some unexpected outcomes that left fans questioning their predictions. The Chicago Bears now lead the NFC North, a position that seemed unlikely at the start of the season. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs, who have dominated the AFC West for nearly a decade, are now in third place an...
Lizzie Borden's name is famous. She's the woman who may have killed her parents with an axe. But what if this happened today? Would it be a big deal on TV shows like "Dateline"? Would podcasts talk about it all the time? The story of Lizzie Borden is a big part of American history. In 1892, she was accused of killing her father and stepmother. She was found not guil...
AI is everywhere these days, and it's not always a good thing. Some people are trying to control everything using AI, and that's a problem. They say they know what's best for us, but do they really? One big concern is DNA collection. Some places are paying people to give their DNA, but what's the real reason? Could it be used to target people who don't agree with ce...
Toyota's 2GR-FE V6 engine has been a workhorse for the company, powering a wide range of vehicles over the years. This 3. 5-liter V6 engine first appeared in the 2005 Toyota Avalon and has since been used in various models, including the Camry, RAV4, and even the Lotus Evora. The 2GR-FE engine is known for its reliability and has been a popular choice for Toyota. It...