The government shutdown has left many federal workers in a tough spot. With no paychecks coming in, they're worried about how they'll make ends meet. But there's some good news: a law passed in 2019 says that once the shutdown is over, these workers should get their back pay. So, who gets this back
Windows 11 is not for everyone, and many PCs can't run it. But that doesn't mean you have to throw away your old computer. There are free and easy alternatives like Chrome OS Flex and Linux. These systems can breathe new life into old hardware. Switching to a new operating system might seem scary,
A big step has been taken in the fight against a serious heart condition in kids. A company is testing a new stem cell treatment called laromestrocel. This treatment is being studied to help children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare and severe heart defect. The good news is that t
In the tech world, many believe that clean and well-structured code is essential for creating great products. However, Dhanji Prasanna, the chief technology officer at Block, disagrees. He argues that while good code is nice to have, it isn't what makes a product successful. Prasanna shared his tho
Mississippi is in for a weather shift this week. A cold front is on its way, bringing rain and a drop in temperatures. This change will make the days feel more like fall. The rain is expected to start on Tuesday and last through Wednesday night. Places like Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Greenwood will
Lithuania is taking strong action against its neighbor Belarus. The country has decided to close its border with Belarus. This is because of repeated problems caused by weather balloons. These balloons are used to smuggle contraband cigarettes into Lithuania from Belarus. The balloons have been cau
In a recent twist, Canada's federal government seemed to step back from Ontario's bold moves on trade. This came after U. S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff hike on Canadian products. Ontario had been quite vocal, even running a TV ad that caught Trump's attention. First, Canadian cab
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 24-year-old man from Honduras lost his life on a Virginia highway. Josué Castro Rivera was trying to escape from immigration agents when a car hit him. He was on his way to work in gardening when this happened. His brother, Henry Castro, shared that Josué was try
Dallas is in the middle of some tough chats. The city is trying to figure out how to handle money, trust, and big choices. One of the biggest debates is about working with ICE, the federal immigration agency. Some folks think teaming up with ICE could help solve crimes and show that Dallas is seriou
Breast cancer is a big deal, especially for women. As people live longer, more older adults are facing this disease. New treatments are being developed all the time. These include targeted therapies and new combinations of drugs. This is great news for many patients. But there's a catch. Older adult
