The FBI is in trouble. The government shutdown is making it hard for them to do their job. They can't pay people who help them with investigations. This puts the country at risk. Agents can't gather important information. Retired agents say this could lead to big problems. The shutdown is the secon
Ever wondered if your eyes could give you away when you lie? A recent study explored this idea using a method called the ocular-motor deception test (ODT). This test looks at how pupils dilate and how people read when they're being truthful or deceitful. The study involved 180 participants who were
Karine Jean-Pierre, the first openly gay Black woman to hold the position of White House press secretary, has stirred up quite a bit of controversy within the Democratic Party. Her recent book, which was expected to be a revealing account of her time in the White House, has instead turned into a cri
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old New York mayoral hopeful, got a surprise call from former President Barack Obama. This chat happened just days before the big election on November 4. Mamdani is leading in the polls, leaving his main rival, Andrew Cuomo, far behind. Obama offered to be a sounding board
People are losing touch with religion, but they still want to believe in something bigger. So, they turn to politics. Politics now gives people what religion used to: a sense of belonging, rituals, and a clear idea of right and wrong. Social media makes it even easier to share these beliefs, turning
In Wisconsin, a mom and activist named Scarlett Johnson recently won a big legal victory. She was sued for defamation after she spoke out against her school district's focus on social justice. Johnson, who leads the local chapter of Moms for Liberty, made some strong comments on social media. She qu
Guardant Health has grabbed attention in the investment world, but opinions are split. Some financial heavyweights, like J. P. Morgan and Canaccord Genuity, are bullish about its prospects. They believe the company's stock is a solid buy, with J. P. Morgan even setting a price target close to its cu
A recent investigation has uncovered a significant flow of money from European billionaires into U. S. nonprofits. This money is being used to influence American politics and policies. The investigation found that five foreign "charities" have given nearly $2 billion to left-leaning nonprofits in th
In the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, living with HIV comes with a heavy burden. Stigma is a constant companion, making life harder for those affected. Between December 2021 and June 2022, a study shed light on how this stigma impacts their daily lives. The study involved 33 participants from Ilal
A new player in the energy game is eyeing North Carolina for a big project. Deep River Data, a company with ties to the crypto world, wants to drill for natural gas near the Deep River in Lee County. This could be the first commercial well in the Triassic Basin, a gas-rich area under North Carolina
