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 ...
In a surprising turn, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, known as the "drone guy, " has become a key player in the U. S. effort to end the Ukraine war. This 38-year-old Army veteran, who has no background in diplomacy, was tasked by President Trump to push Ukraine into peace talks. Driscoll's close friendship with Vice President JD Vance, his Yale Law School classmate, see...
A recent study has uncovered a surprising trend: more new mothers in Denmark are using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy after giving birth. This is quite unusual, considering the natural weight loss and hormonal changes that typically occur postpartum. The numbers are striking. In 2018, fewer than five out of every 10, 000 new moms were prescribed these dru...
RealPage, a company that makes software for landlords, has agreed to change how it works after a big legal fight. The Department of Justice said the software helped landlords work together to raise rents unfairly. This is called "algorithmic collusion. " The deal means RealPage can't use the latest data to suggest rent prices anymore. Instead, it has to use data that...
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has had a bumpy journey, to say the least. After several setbacks and a failed mission, NASA has decided to cut back on the number of planned Starliner flights to the International Space Station (ISS). Originally, Boeing was supposed to send six crewed missions under a $4. 5 billion contract. But now, NASA has reduced that number to just...
Carlos Alcaraz, the young tennis sensation from El Palmar, is making waves not just for his skills on the court, but for his down-to-earth lifestyle. At just 22, he’s already a World No. 1 with six Grand Slam titles and 24 tour trophies. Yet, he still lives with his parents in a modest home, proving that success hasn’t changed his roots. Recently, Alcaraz made headl...
Robots are improving at making plans, even when things get chaotic. Think about a robot trying to move through a room full of stuff. It needs to split big jobs into smaller, easier tasks. This is where something called hierarchical reinforcement learning (HRL) helps. HRL lets robots plan by setting smaller goals. But, it's not always smooth sailing. The robot's actio...
Enxhi Qirici, a former Boston police officer, recently won a $1 million verdict against the Boston Police Department. She claimed her colleagues made inappropriate comments about her personal life and relationship. The jury did not agree that her firing was due to discrimination or retaliation, but they did find that she faced a hostile work environment. Qirici, who...
Mercy Ships is on a mission to bring advanced healthcare to some of the most remote places in the world. They use two large hospital ships, the Global Mercy and the Africa Mercy, to serve low-income communities in Africa. These ships are like floating cities, with over 800 people on board, including medical staff, families, and volunteers. The ships dock in areas whe...
Ever thought about making restaurant-quality pizza at home? Now might be the perfect time to grab the Ooni Koda 2 pizza oven. This outdoor cooking gem is currently on sale, making it a hot deal for anyone looking to upgrade their backyard cooking game. The Ooni Koda 2 is a step up from its predecessor, the Koda 12. It boasts a larger cooking area and improved gas te...