Ever wonder why your brain sometimes plays tricks on you? It turns out, our minds can remember things that aren't logically possible. This is what scientists call "deep distortions. " It's when someone believes in multiple, conflicting realities at the same time. For example, you might think that tw
Paul DePodesta is switching teams again, this time leaving the Cleveland Browns to join the Colorado Rockies as their new head of baseball operations. This move marks a return to baseball for DePodesta, who has spent the last seven years in the NFL. Before that, he worked in various roles for severa
Marimekko, a Finnish brand known for its vibrant prints, has just opened its first store in Paris. This is a big deal for the company, as it's part of their plan to grow globally. The store is in the trendy Marais district, a place known for its art and culture. It's not just a shop; it's a space th
Curiosity is a powerful thing. It can drive people to explore the darkest corners of human behavior. This is exactly what has fueled the career of a well-known journalist. For years, he has been diving deep into the minds of criminals, trying to understand what makes them tick. But he also wonders a
A former top executive at Paramount has taken the company to court. He says he was fired because of his age and race. Joseph Jerome, 58, worked at Paramount for many years. He believes the company's diversity policies led to his dismissal in 2024. Jerome claims he and two other white lawyers were l
Houston is getting a new professional women's volleyball team. The Houston Texans' sister company, Lone Star Sports & Entertainment, has bought the team. This team is part of League One Volleyball, also known as LOVB. The league has teams in other cities like Atlanta, Austin, Madison, Salt Lake City
Coastal areas often bear the brunt of human activities, with pollutants seeping into the water and settling into the sediments. Among the creatures affected are golden kelp, E. radiata, which can't just up and leave when things get tough. They have to toughen up or adapt to survive. Scientists want
Netflix has a new miniseries that's not your typical history show. It's called "Death By Lightning, " and it's about James Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, and the guy who killed him, Charles Guiteau. This show is not boring. It's funny and a bit wild, showing what politics was lik
Waymo, the self-driving tech company, is bringing its cars to Detroit. This makes Detroit the first city in the Midwest to have Waymo's self-driving cars. Waymo has been working in Michigan since 2016, but this is the first time they will offer rides to the public. Waymo's cars are designed to hand
Russia's government has decided to ease up on a planned tax increase for small businesses. This change comes after a lot of pushback from business owners who were worried about the impact. Initially, the plan was to make businesses with revenues between 10 million and 250 million roubles pay a 5% va
