The stock market had a wild ride on Friday. It started with a big drop but then bounced back. The S&P 500, which tracks a big chunk of the market, ended the day with a tiny loss. The Nasdaq, home to many tech giants, actually finished in the green. The Dow Jones, however, took a bigger hit, though n
The government is back to work, but the economic data drought continues. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has announced that the September jobs report will be released on Thursday, ending a six-week dry spell that started when federal funding ran out on October 1. However, economists, policymake
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia representative, has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump since her arrival in Congress in 2021. She even compared herself to Trump, noting their similar backgrounds in construction and straightforward communication styles. However, things have taken a turn. In a
A judge in Idaho has decided that Bryan Kohberger, the man who killed four University of Idaho students, must pay back the families of Kaylee Goncalves and Maddie Mogen for their urns. This ruling came after prosecutors asked the judge to make Kohberger cover the $3, 000 cost of the urns that hold t
A person in Washington state has caught bird flu, and it's a type that hasn't been seen in humans before. This is the first time in nine months that someone in the US has gotten bird flu. The person is older, has other health problems, and lives in Grays Harbor County. They were put in the hospital
AI is getting smarter, but how can we make sure it's on our team? The key might be teaching AI to understand the world and what we want, just like we do. This isn't about making AI smarter in general, but smarter in a way that aligns with our goals. Think of it like teaching a kid. You don't just w
Southern California is bracing for a big storm, and it's not just about rain. The main concern is mudslides and flash floods, especially in areas that recently had fires. People are getting ready, but not everyone is taking it seriously. Some folks in Altadena, a place hit hard by fires earlier thi
Microsoft found itself in hot water recently. The tech giant faced accusations of favoring certain beliefs over others. This led to a legal standoff. Microsoft decided to settle the matter. They agreed to stop denying discounts to specific groups. The dispute began when a legal group, Alliance Defe
Every year, millions of Muslims from all over the world gather in Makkah for Hajj. It's a significant religious event, but it's not without its challenges. The massive crowds, diverse backgrounds of the pilgrims, and the demanding environment can lead to various health issues. The main health conce
A group of students from College of the Canyons took science to new heights. They sent a balloon way up into the sky. This wasn't just any balloon. It had special tools to collect tiny living things from the stratosphere. That's a part of the sky where not many study life. The students worked toget
