Former President Jimmy Carter's passing brought a mix of emotions and memories. Among those who paid their respects was Donald Trump, along with his wife Melania. They visited the Capitol Rotunda where Carter's casket lay in state, a tradition for former presidents. Trump, who had often criticized C
You might have heard that mortgage rates were dropping a few weeks ago. Well, that's not the case anymore. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage just hit 6. 93%, the highest it's been since early July. This is a big deal because it's the most common type of home loan in the U. S. Why the sudden j
The Producers Guild of America has decided to postpone the announcement of their annual awards nominations due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The announcement, originally set for a different date, will now take place on Sunday, January 12. This decision comes after the guild extended the v
Imagine drilling a hole two miles deep into the frosty heart of Antarctica. That’s exactly what a team of international scientists did, seeking to uncover secrets hidden in ice that’s over a million years old. This ancient ice could reveal how Earth’s climate has changed over time and what role gree
Imagine trying to sell nuclear materials like uranium and plutonium to an Iranian general. That's exactly what Takeshi Ebisawa, a suspected Yakuza boss, was up to. US authorities caught him red-handed in 2021 during an undercover operation. Ebisawa, a 60-year-old Japanese national, pleaded guilty in
Did you know that most online pharmacies are actually illegal? That’s right, according to a recent report, nearly all of the 35, 000 online pharmacies are breaking the law. This means that the medicines you buy might not work, or worse, they could harm you. These websites often look real, but they d
California's Governor Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from President-elect Donald J. Trump for the ongoing wildfires in the state. Trump took to his social media platform to blame Newsom, calling him "incompetent" and suggesting that the governor's environmental policies are to blame. Specifically,
In October 2018, Canada made a big change by legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Most studies so far have looked at the effects of this legalization using snapshots of data collected at one point in time. But what if we could follow the same people over time to see how their cannabis use chang
Ever dreamt of having fresh veggies and herbs all year, regardless of the weather? PlantaForm's Indoor Smart Garden, unveiled at CES 2025, makes this possible. This futuristic device uses fogponics, a water-saving method that delivers nutrients via mist. It's eco-friendly and won't take up much spac
In a surprise twist, Hulk Hogan showed up at a recent WWE Raw event in California to talk about his new brew, Real American Beer. But instead of cheers, the crowd at the Intuit Dome booed him right off the stage. It seemed Hulk's return wasn't greeted with the same enthusiasm he was used to. Some fa
