When someone close to us passes away, it's common to send a sympathy card with a check to support a memorial. But what if that check never gets cashed? It's a tricky situation. The best approach is to reach out politely and ask if the check was received. This way, you're not being pushy, but you're
A group of famous actors and filmmakers have teamed up to form the Creative Coalition on AI. Their goal? To push back against AI companies that use shady tactics to take advantage of creators. This isn't about hating AI, but about making sure it's used fairly and responsibly. The coalition includes
Sony has applied for a patent for a new AI tool. This tool can change video game content in real-time. It can mute words or blur images based on what the player wants. The patent is called "AUTOMATIC BESPOKE EDITS OF VIDEO CONTENT USING AI. " It shows Sony's interest in using AI to customize gaming
Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, had a wide circle of influential friends. Recent photos show him with well-known figures like Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Donald Trump. These images raise serious questions about what these men knew and when they knew it. One photo shows a woman's leg on
Southern University is making waves with a new addition to their coaching staff. Marshall Faulk, the head coach, is bringing in Ken Merchant to lead the offense. This move comes after a recent board meeting where Faulk mentioned Kyle Caskey from UL would be the offensive coordinator. But plans chang
Lebanon is making progress in taking weapons away from Hezbollah near the Litani River. This is a big deal because it's part of a deal with Israel to stop fighting. The prime minister, Nawaf Salam, said they're almost done with the first part of this plan. The Lebanese army is in charge of this job
In a surprising turn of events, a high-ranking Republican official has taken aim at a Democratic congressman, sparking a heated debate about politics and ethics. The story begins with a conservative news outlet, The Gateway Pundit, publishing an article that alleged U. S. Representative Eric Swalwel
In the world of sugarcane, there's a sneaky bacterium called Xanthomonas albilineans that causes leaf scald disease. It's a tiny troublemaker with a small genome, which might be why it's so good at living inside plants. Scientists recently took a close look at what this bacterium is doing inside sug
Life doesn't always go as planned, and that's okay. Big life events can shake up your retirement plans in a big way. These events can be happy, sad, or just unexpected. They can change when you retire and how you live after you stop working. Some events have a huge impact. Losing a spouse or gettin
In 2025, the world saw some big shifts in tech and politics. Let's break down the most important trends that shaped the year. First, there was a lot of talk about AI. It's everywhere now, changing how we live and work. But not everyone is happy about it. Some people are worried about jobs and priva
