In the heart of Minnesota, a unique gambling tradition thrives, blending social interaction, charity, and a touch of nostalgia. Pull tabs, those small cardboard tickets that players peel open to reveal their fate, have been a staple in local bars for nearly half a century. Unlike state lotteries, th
F1 teams are now relying heavily on software and data to gain an edge. With strict cost caps, they can't just throw money at hardware upgrades. Instead, they're focusing on software that can process and visualize massive amounts of data in real time. This data comes from hundreds of sensors on the
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold, a phone with three folding panels, is not yet on sale in the US. But that did not stop a tech reviewer from putting it through a tough durability test. The phone's frame is thin and has different sizes across its three sections. This makes it weak when bent in the wrong w
In Japan, a big change is happening. A company called MEDIROM is teaming up with two other groups, Tools for Humanity and World Foundation. They want to make sure people can prove they are real humans online. This is important because AI is getting really good at pretending to be human. MEDIROM has
The Dominican Republic is making strides in forensic dentistry. This field is about using teeth to solve crimes. It's part of a bigger system that needs to meet global standards. But, these standards don't always fit local needs. The country is the second-largest in the Antilles. It has a growing ec
Venezuela is not happy with the US. The country's representative at the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, recently accused the US of trying to take control of Venezuela's resources. He said the US is using force to get what it wants, calling it the biggest act of extortion in Venezuelan history. The
In a surprising turn of events, workers at a Louisiana-based company received a massive bonus just before the holidays. This generous act came after the sale of the company, Fibrebond, to Eaton for a staggering $1. 7 billion. The outgoing CEO, Graham Walker, decided to share 15% of the sale's profit
Russia seems to be setting up new hypersonic missiles in Belarus. This is a big deal because these missiles can carry nuclear weapons and reach far into Europe. Two researchers from the U. S. found this out by looking at satellite pictures. The missiles in question are called Oreshniks. They can tr
In Japan, there's a special trail called the Shikoku pilgrimage. It's a long walk with many temples along the way. Before entering each temple, people do a simple ritual. They wash their hands and rinse their mouths with water from a wooden ladle. This ritual is about more than just being clean. It'
A Metro-North bus found itself in an unexpected situation on a Friday afternoon in Yonkers. The bus, usually a familiar sight on the streets, ended up colliding with a storefront near Warburton and Ashburton Avenue. The driver, the only person on board, walked away with minor injuries and was taken
