In 2025, Colorado's lawmakers faced a series of legal setbacks that highlighted their apparent ignorance of basic constitutional principles. The First Amendment, a cornerstone of American freedoms, was at the heart of these disputes. It's surprising that in a modern democracy, elected officials need
Kansas has a sports betting system that was designed to keep things fair and safe. But now, there are some companies that are trying to bypass the rules. These companies, like Kalshi and Polymarket, are using a loophole to offer sports betting without following Kansas laws. They don't pay into the p
A serious flaw in MongoDB Server is causing quite a stir. This flaw, named MongoBleed, is a high-severity issue that lets hackers peek into database memory without any authentication. It's similar to the old Heartbleed bug, but this time it's about MongoDB's zlib message decompression. The problem
Ping pong, often seen as a simple game, has a history that many overlook. Josh Safdie, the director of the new film "Marty Supreme, " discovered this while researching. The movie tells the story of Marty Mauser, a young man in the 1950s who dreams big and uses his ping pong skills to chase his ambit
Myanmar is holding its first general election in five years, but not everyone is convinced it's a fair process. The military, which has been in control since 2021, is organizing the vote. Critics say it's just a way for the military to keep power, not a real step towards democracy. The election is
South Korea's entertainment scene is going through some tough times. The country is famous for its music, movies, and shows. But behind the scenes, things are not as smooth as they seem. Cinemas in South Korea are facing a big problem. Fewer people are going to watch movies. In just a few years, th
Predicting how crops will grow is tricky. It's not just about genes. The environment plays a big role too. But what if there was a way to guess how well plants will photosynthesize? That's where KineticGP comes in. It's a tool that mixes genetics with science to make better predictions. KineticGP i
Rice seeds are picky about temperature. They need the right heat to sprout and grow. Scientists have been trying to figure out how this works. They found a cool trick that rice seeds use to decide when to grow. There are two key players in this game: OsFTIP9 and OSH1. When the temperature is just r
Prisons are often seen as places for punishment, but they are also hotspots for mental health struggles. In fact, people in prisons are more likely to face mental health issues than those outside. One big problem is suicidal thoughts. A recent study looked at male inmates in a high-security prison i
The year 2025 didn't turn out as many in the crypto world had hoped. People were too optimistic about how a certain U. S. president would help the industry. Instead, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies struggled, and many memecoins lost value. One industry leader thinks this is a wake-up call for cry
