A big shake-up happened in the crypto world. The boss of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez, got a five-year prison sentence. Why? He ran a service that mixed up Bitcoin to hide where the money came from. Prosecutors say this service laundered a huge amount of money—over $237 million. Rodriguez and
Humanoid robots are getting smarter and more capable. Two big names in this field are Atlas from Boston Dynamics and Optimus from Tesla. They have different goals and ways of working. Atlas is all about pushing limits. It can do backflips and parkour. This robot is like a test bed for new ways to m
Baton Rouge is buzzing with community spirit and faith-based events. Let's dive in. First up, a big thank you to Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. They're teaming up with some local health groups and the food bank to give away Thanksgiving meal kits. This isn't just about food; it's about bringi
California has taken a significant step to counter the national trend of redistricting favoring Republicans. Voters in the state approved a new congressional map that could give Democrats an advantage in five more seats. This move comes as President Trump pushes for redistricting in other states to
Microsoft has just made a big change. They are no longer tied to their old deal with OpenAI. This deal had limits. It stopped Microsoft from making AI as advanced as they wanted. Now, they are free to chase their own dreams of super-smart AI. Microsoft's new team is called the MAI Superintelligence
Innovation doesn't just happen by chance. It often starts with the right environment. Groups, big or small, play a big role in making this happen. They can create spaces where new ideas can grow. But how exactly do they do this? First, groups can bring people together. When different minds come tog
Microsoft's AI division is making big promises about the future of superintelligent AI. They want to create AI that's not just smart but also safe and helpful to humans. This new AI would be like a helpful assistant, not a boss. It would have limits and be designed to help people in different areas
Israel is in the midst of a complex operation to recover the remains of hostages from Gaza. This week, another body, believed to be of a deceased hostage, was handed over to Israel by Hamas through the Red Cross. This is the third such transfer this week. The remains are now at a national forensics
California made a big change with Proposition 50. This new law lets the state redraw its congressional districts. The goal? To help Democrats win more seats in the next big election. Lots of people voted early. Over 7. 2 million votes came in before Election Day. Some places even had long lines beca
Crowds can be unpredictable. They can form suddenly, grow rapidly, and sometimes lead to unexpected outcomes. These events, known as spontaneous mass gatherings, have always been a topic of interest. But what exactly makes these gatherings tick? Researchers have been digging into this question for y
