A new law in Alberta has people talking. The bill, called the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, says transgender athletes can't compete in women's sports. It also wants any issues about who can play to be reported. But Canada's Sports Minister, Carla Qualtrough, isn't so sure this is the right way t
Imagine you're trying to understand a big discussion, like the one about COVID-19. You read a summary, but it feels off somehow. That's because the summary might be leaving out important views. Researchers have noticed that even when opinions are pretty close, they don't always get a fair shake. It'
Election night brought a big change in Los Angeles County. District Attorney George Gascón, known for his progressive policies, was shown the door by voters. He got less than 40% of the vote, unable to stand up against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman's promise to clamp down on crime. Hochma
"Yellowstone, " the hit show that brought actor Kevin Costner back into the spotlight, wraps up its fifth season. The series on Paramount features the Dutton family, with Costner playing the patriarch. But now, he's left the show to work on his own project, "Horizon: An American Saga. " Even though
In a surprising turn of events, a state-funded radio station in Poland, Off Radio Krakow, decided to replace its entire staff with artificial intelligence. The move was aimed at attracting new listeners, particularly from Generation Z. The station introduced three AI-generated hosts: Emilia, Jakub,
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has clarified that the company's recent mandate for corporate workers to be in the office five days a week isn't a sneaky way to reduce headcount or please city officials. This new policy, announced in September and effective January 2, has sparked debate among employees. Some
Have you ever wondered what material could be used to build houses on the moon or Mars? Well, a team from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry has an answer: wood! They've launched the world's first wooden satellite into space to test the idea. The tiny satellite, named LignoSat, is no bigger
Listen up, folks! Brace yourself for the big clock change coming up. On November 3, at 2 a. m. , standard time kicks in, which means you get to set your clocks back an hour. Sweet, right? More sleep! But hold on, there's a catch. From then till March, it'll be dark early, making those winter afterno
Former U. S. President Barack Obama recently shared his thoughts on his daughter Malia's decision to use only her first and middle names, "Malia Ann, " as she enters the film industry. Malia's debut film, "The Heart, " premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024, and she chose not to use her fam
Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, believes the US can manage its debt crisis by allowing inflation to rise slightly. This strategy might not be great for savers and lower- to middle-income households, but Scaramucci thinks it's the way to go. He made these comments just before th
