Amazon has just updated its Kindle family, offering four new models ranging from $110 to $400. The base Kindle now has a brighter screen and faster page turns. The Paperwhite got a makeover with a bigger, faster screen and better contrast. The new Kindle Colorsoft brings color for the first time, gr
Georgia's President, Salome Zourabichvili, is causing a stir by refusing to accept the results of the recent parliamentary elections. She claims that the ruling party, Georgian Dream, won through deception. This is a significant issue because Georgia is at a crossroads, deciding whether to align wit
On October 14, 2024, conservative activist Christopher Rufo dropped a bombshell on his Substack page. He alleged that US Vice President Kamala Harris, running for the 2024 presidential election, had copied sections of her 2009 book "Smart on Crime" from various sources, including Wikipedia. Social m
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some new advice for older adults and people with weakened immune systems. It’s all about getting an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to stay safe. If you’re 65 or older, or if your immune system isn’t as strong, the CDC says to get a second
Imagine this: a chance encounter outside the KidSuper office on Roebling Street led to something big. Colm Dillane, a fashion designer with a passion for music, was wandering around his neighborhood when he bumped into Giggs. They started talking and soon decided to create a single together. Funny t
In 2023, global carbon emissions hit an all-time high, erasing the temporary decline caused by the 2020 pandemic. This is a significant setback for climate goals, especially the Paris Agreement's target of limiting global warming to 1. 5 degrees Celsius. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNE
TSMC, the world's leading chipmaker, is set to start mass production at its newest facility in Arizona. This plant, top-notch and built in partnership with the US government, is showing impressive results. TSMC's US president, Rick Cassidy, shared in a webinar that the yields—a key measure of chip q
In a significant commitment to combat climate change, Australia and the United Kingdom have joined forces to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This new partnership was announced at the Commonwealth leaders meeting in Samoa, where Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and UK Prime Minis
In a stark warning, the United Nations says we're heading for a dangerous 3. 1°C temperature rise. The world's nations need to cut greenhouse gases dramatically, starting now. The UN Environmental Program (UNEP) says we can aim for 1. 5°C, but it won't be easy. We need to slash emissions by 42% by 2
A troubling video has surfaced online, showing Tennessee cops beating up a man suspected of killing a medical student. The man, identified as Jackson Hopper, 24, is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend, Ellie Claire Young, 22, at a charity walk in Memphis. After a high-speed chase, officers flipped
