In North Carolina, Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson lost the governor's race to Democrat Josh Stein. This isn't surprising when you look at Robinson's history. Before the race, CNN reported that he made some shocking comments on a porn website years ago. He allegedly called himself a "black NAZI" a
This year, Chicago voters will do something new on their ballots: choose 10 members for the Chicago Board of Education. The board is tripling in size from seven to 21, and soon all members will be voted in by the people, not just picked by the mayor. Why the change? After years of pressure, state le
Wow, that was quick! The Galaxy Z Fold SE’s second round of sales in South Korea zipped off the shelves in just five minutes flat. That’s even faster than the first batch! Samsung announced this lightning-fast sellout, hinting at high demand and a hefty price tag of almost $2, 000. Let’s talk about
In Baton Rouge, a former Istrouma High School coach and health teacher, Johnnie Butler, recently faced the music for a serious mistake. He's now spending two years behind bars after admitting he lured a student into a gym closet for sexual acts. This wasn't the initial charge; he first faced bigger
Imagine harnessing the power of the sun with just water! That's exactly what county supervisors recently learned about. They got a close look at a fascinating technology called hydropanels. These panels convert sunlight into drinkable water, a game-changer in places with water scarcity. The supervis
This week's Asia-Pacific markets are buzzing with excitement as two major events are about to unfold: the U. S. presidential election and the annual meeting of China's parliament in Beijing. Investors are keeping a close eye on both developments, which could significantly impact the region's economy
Ever thought about sleeping solo on vacation? You're not alone! A growing trend, called "sleep divorce, " has many couples booking separate rooms to get some quality shut-eye. Surprisingly, 37% of couples in a Hilton report said they don't share a bed while traveling. At home, about a third of coupl
You know that feeling when you want something extra, but it costs as much as getting another one? Well, that's the story with Apple's latest M4 Mac mini. For $599, you get a neat little machine with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. But if you need double that, hold onto your wallet! Want to go from
Are you on the hunt for a fantastic Android phone deal? Well, Woot has just dropped a juicy offer on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. For a limited time, you can snag this high-end phone for $200 off its usual price. That's a significant 18% discount! But hold on, there's a catch. The Pixel 9 Pro XL on s
Ever heard of a cosmic explorer that's been floating around space for nearly half a century? That's Voyager 1, NASA's seasoned traveler. In 2023, it hit a few bumps. Initially, some dodgy coding messed up its messages, but NASA sorted that out. Then, surprise surprise, Voyager 1 went quiet again in
