The 2025 college football season kicked off with a bang in Dublin, where Iowa State and Kansas State faced off in a highly anticipated Big 12 showdown. The game, known as Farmageddon, was a clash of two top teams with College Football Playoff dreams. Iowa State, coming off a successful 10-win season
The U. S. government has struck a deal with Intel, but it's not as straightforward as it seems. Instead of new cash, the government is using funds already promised to Intel under previous grants. This $8. 9 billion investment comes from two main sources: $5. 7 billion from the CHIPS Act and $3. 2 bi
The Institute, a show based on Stephen King's 2019 novel, wrapped up its first season with a mixed response. Critics weren't entirely convinced, but the show got renewed for a second season anyway. The story revolves around Tim Jamieson, played by Ben Barnes, who finds himself in a place filled with
The Fairphone 6 is here, and it's a big step up from its predecessor. It's been two years since the last model, and this one is built to last. The company focuses on making phones that are easy to fix, good for the planet, and support users for a long time. This means some trade-offs, like not havin
The FBI's recent search of John Bolton's residence and workplace has ignited a heated discussion. At the heart of this debate is not just Bolton's potential wrongdoing, but also the public's confidence in federal law enforcement agencies. This trust has been wavering, largely due to the rhetoric and
The person in charge of the U. S. tax agency's digital currency team, Trish Turner, is stepping down. This move happens just as new tax rules for cryptocurrencies are about to take effect. Turner is leaving for a job in the private sector, and it's not clear who will take over her role. The IRS has
The idea of uploading human consciousness to computers might seem like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it's a topic that's gaining traction in scientific circles. The concept is tied to transhumanism, a movement that advocates for using technology to enhance human capabilities. Mind up
The UK saw a record number of asylum applications last year, with 111, 000 people seeking refuge. This is a 14% jump from the previous year and the highest since 2002. The government is working to process these cases faster, which might reduce the number of people needing housing support in the long
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) is on track to secure a significant loan from the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) by the end of this year. This loan, amounting to $533 million, is crucial for upgrading 1, 300 kilometers of railway infrastructure in Angola. The upgrade aim
There's a big debate going on about whether young kids should get COVID shots. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says yes, especially for kids between 6 months and 2 years old. They think these kids are more likely to get really sick from COVID. But not everyone agrees. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
