The New York Mets are in hot water after a fan, Chris Dowling, sued the team over their use of facial recognition at Citi Field. Dowling claims the team is collecting "facial identifiers" from fans without their knowledge and using this information for profit. This isn't just about security, he says
Did you know that a guy running for office in B.C. made some really upsetting comments online? We're talking about old posts that are raising a lot of eyebrows, even an apology couldn't calm things down. This isn't just about Muslim groups being upset, it's also about comments that mock Indigenous p
This year, the Social Security Administration announced a 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This means that those receiving Social Security benefits will see a slight increase in their payments. Why the change? Well, it's all about inflation. Last year, the COLA was 3.2 percent, and in p
You might have heard that Boeing is cutting 17,000 jobs. That's about 10% of their workforce. Why are they doing this? Well, they're losing a lot of money, and a five-week-long strike at their factories isn't helping. Boeing says they'll lose $9.97 per share in the third quarter alone. That's a lot
Boeing, a major airplane manufacturer, is planning to cut around 17,000 jobs. That's about 10% of their workforce. It's a tough move, but the company is facing big losses. One of the reasons is a strike by their largest union. Thousands of workers walked off the job, which halted production of some
Charles Lawrence, a 50-year-old financial advisor from Northpoint, New York, has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for a fraudulent scheme. Lawrence duped 11 investors from New York, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and abroad into a fake trading program, convincing them to wire money to
As Hurricane Milton barreled towards Florida, many online creators chose to stick around and share their experiences on social media. This wasn't just about the excitement; it was also about gaining more followers and views. Officials were warning about serious dangers, but some creators saw this as
Hurricane Milton's damage was less severe than expected, thanks to a late shift in the storm's path. Still, it caused significant harm, with tornadoes and floods killing 16 people and displacing thousands. Power outages and disease threats add to the ongoing chaos from Hurricane Helene. Meteorologis
College is a big deal, and it's never too soon to start planning for it. By the time students reach sophomore year of high school, they should be thinking about tests, applications, and how to pay for their future education. High schools usually have guidance counselors to help, but they can be bus
Let's talk about what's going on in science, politics, and on college campuses. The National Science Foundation is now making grant decisions based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This means they're looking at things like the story behind the research, not just its quality. In fact, more
