The U. S. government has decided to charge foreign visitors more to enter national parks. This change is part of a plan to make sure Americans pay less while visitors from other countries help cover the costs of maintaining these parks. The idea is to use the extra money from these fees to improve the parks. This includes fixing up buildings, doing necessary repairs...
New York City's top financial official wants to cut ties with a major investment firm. Brad Lander, the city's comptroller, is pushing for a big change. He wants three city pension funds to stop using BlackRock. This is because of BlackRock's lack of strong climate action plans. BlackRock manages a huge amount of money for the city. We're talking about $42. 3 billio...
In the world of advertising, a new tool is making waves. This tool uses smart tech to understand how people think and feel. It then uses this info to make ads that really connect with people. The result? Ads that work better and cost less to make. This tech is not just for one type of ad. It works for TV, radio, podcasts, and even digital ads. It looks at what peopl...
A man named Cass Casperson recently shared his thoughts on TikTok. He said that being a stay-at-home parent is not that hard. He is a stay-at-home dad who works from home and takes care of his 1-year-old daughter. He claims that he can do all the housework, take care of his daughter, and still have time to work. Casperson said that he can feed his daughter, change h...
In Maine, high school students are in a better place these days. They're feeling less down and using fewer substances. This is what a recent survey found out. The survey happens every two years. It checks on students' well-being and spots areas that need work. The survey showed that fewer students feel sad or hopeless for long stretches. In 2023, 35% felt this way. ...
Some lawmakers are now under the FBI's radar. They appeared in a video encouraging soldiers to question orders they believe are against the law. This news comes after the Pentagon started looking into one of these lawmakers, Senator Mark Kelly, for possible military law violations. The FBI reached out to these lawmakers to set up interviews. This move has raised eye...
Lindsey Halligan, a 36-year-old lawyer, found herself at the center of a legal storm after a federal judge dismissed cases she oversaw against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that Halligan's appointment as acting U. S. attorney was unlawful, as it violated a federal statute limiting interim appointments to ...
This weekend, Ohio State Buckeyes are heading to Ann Arbor for their big matchup against Michigan. The game, known as "The Game, " is always intense, but this year, Mother Nature might throw a curveball with snow and cold temperatures. The Buckeyes have had a great season so far. Their defense is strong, and they've been doing well overall. However, Michigan has bee...
Sound waves and cracks have a secret relationship. Scientists found that when sound waves meet a crack, they don't always bounce back. Instead, they can slip through or even change their tune. Here's how it works. A tiny crack was made in a glass plate by heating it up. Then, sound waves were sent through the glass. When the crack was closed, the sound waves went ri...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Navy to look into Senator Mark Kelly's recent video message to troops. The request comes after Hegseth accused Kelly of wrongly wearing his military medals and claimed the video was part of a political scheme. The Navy has until December 10 to finish its review. The Defense Department had already said it would look into t...