Our eyes can play tricks on us. Sometimes, things look brighter than they really are. This is not just about how bright something is. It is also about what is around it. Scientists wanted to know if our brains can see this trick even when we are not paying attention. They did some experiments to fin
Donald Trump has put himself in a unique position. He is both the person who might get paid and the one who decides if he should. This is all about money he says the government owes him. The amount? Around $230 million. Why? Because of past investigations into his actions. Trump has filed claims un
The United Nations is gearing up for a big change in 2027. A new Secretary-General will take the reins, and the process to pick this important leader is about to kick off. This role is like the CEO of the UN, overseeing thousands of staff and major peacekeeping efforts. The selection process is a b
Uranus, a distant and mysterious planet, has been pinpointed as a top priority for exploration in the 2030s. The journey there is no small feat, with Voyager taking over nine years just to fly by. Traditional rockets, like the Falcon Heavy, would take even longer, around 13 years, with the help of g
A recent incident raised eyebrows when a weather balloon might have caused a crack in a United Airlines plane's windshield. The flight, heading from Denver to Los Angeles, had to make an unexpected stop in Salt Lake City. This event has sparked discussions about the safety of weather balloons and th
James Comey, the former FBI director, is in a legal fight. His lawyers say he's being targeted because of his past clashes with President Trump. They want the charges against him thrown out, calling it a case of personal vendetta. Comey's team argues that the charges are unfair and based on Trump's
XBP Global Holdings, Inc. made headlines with a significant contract win but faced a stock dip. The company secured a six-year deal with New York City's Department of Finance. This agreement aims to upgrade the payment system for parking violation tickets. XBP will use its Lockbox Services platform
A grim discovery has shaken the community of Germantown, Philadelphia. After an extensive search, human remains believed to be those of 23-year-old Kada Scott were found behind a vacant school. Scott had vanished two weeks prior while working her overnight shift at a senior living community in Chest
Big news in the world of money! BlackRock, a giant in the investment world, has just opened up a new way for everyday people in the UK to invest in Bitcoin. They've launched something called an ETP, which stands for Exchange-Traded Product, on the London Stock Exchange. This isn't just any Bitcoin p
The UK is making waves in the crypto world. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has relaxed some of its rules, and big players like BlackRock are taking notice. BlackRock, a giant in the investment world, has just launched a Bitcoin-linked ETP (exchange-traded product) in the UK. This isn't just a
