Alaska has long been told that oil and gas are its lifeblood, but the truth is more complex. The state’s Permanent Fund, which gives residents dividends, comes from a mix of natural resources, not just oil. In fact, federal spending is the biggest employer here, and oil is no longer the dominant job
Just one day before the World Cup opener in Mexico City, FIFA’s top leader faced questions about two problems that keep popping up every time the world’s biggest football tournament rolls around: visas and ticket prices. While stadiums prepare for massive crowds, officials admit they can’t do much w
People throw away all kinds of things. A man found a heavy safe left on a sidewalk with a note saying the owner forgot the combination. He moved it to his garage and spent hours cracking it open. Inside sat fifty thousand dollars in old hundred-dollar bills. He planned to keep it, but his neighbor s
Peruvians faced a tough choice in the presidential runoff, picking between two candidates who couldn’t win over a majority of voters even in the first round. Keiko Fujimori, tied to her father’s controversial past, and Roberto Sánchez, connected to a scandal-ridden ex-president, both failed to gain
Last week, several Orange County food spots had to close their doors temporarily after health inspectors found serious problems. Most issues were related to pest control, like cockroaches and rodents, which are major red flags in food safety. A breakfast buffet in Anaheim had to shut down for a day
FIFA recently found itself dealing with an unusual problem after a website glitch allowed around 60 fans to buy World Cup tickets for nothing at all. The website showed a zero-dollar price tag during checkout, which somehow slipped through the system without raising any flags. Instead of blocking th
Scientists often need fake human tissue to run tests without using real bodies. Post-mortem human subjects can be expensive and raise ethical concerns, so researchers look for alternatives. One standout option is a synthetic gel called SEBS. It’s not just another plastic—it mimics real soft tissue i
Lately, Bitcoin’s price has dropped below $65, 000, making people question if crypto is even worth it. One analyst recently said most of it is a waste unless you know exactly what to pick. He admits that many crypto projects are built on empty promises, where creators get rich while regular investor
A packed conference room in Los Angeles buzzes with debate over AI’s place in Hollywood. Two days of talks reveal a sharp split: some creators see AI as a way to bypass slow studio decisions and push fresh stories into the world faster. Others warn that feeding AI with protected films could erase th
A Hooters restaurant in Shrewsbury is shutting down, though no specific end date was shared. This leaves only three other Hooters locations across Massachusetts. The building used to house a Chili's before Hooters moved in back in 2015. The closure might leave locals wondering about the future of th
