Saudi Arabia is taking small steps to loosen its grip on alcohol restrictions. Two new stores are in the works, one for Aramco's non-Muslim employees and another for diplomats in Jeddah. This move is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's push to modernize the kingdom. The planned store in Dhahran will serve non-Muslim workers at Aramco, the state oil giant. Mea...
A growing number of employees are leaving the Justice Department. Some are resigning, others are being fired, and many are retiring. This wave of departures has reached over 5, 000 people since January. A group called Justice Connection is collecting and sharing the farewell messages of these employees. These messages reveal a lot about what's happening inside the d...
A professor at Texas A&M University is back in the spotlight after a committee said the school made a mistake by firing her. The professor, Melissa McCoul, was let go earlier this year after a video of her class went viral. In the video, a student questioned a lesson about gender identity. The committee found that the university did not follow the right steps to fir...
A night of celebration turned into a scene of panic and violence in downtown Chicago. After the Christmas tree lighting in Millennium Park, gunshots rang out near the Chicago Theater. Seven teenagers were hurt in the chaos, with injuries ranging from leg wounds to grazes on their stomachs and thighs. Some were rushed to nearby hospitals, but thankfully, none of the i...
Nasa Hataoka is making waves in the world of golf, and her recent win at the Toto Japan Classic is just one example of her talent. But behind every great golfer, there's often an unsung hero—the caddie. For Hataoka, that hero is Greg Johnston, a seasoned pro with a fascinating background. Johnston has been carrying Hataoka's bag since 2019, and together, they've ach...
In the Netherlands, where someone lives can greatly influence their health. A recent study looked at over 13 million adults to see if different ethnic groups live in neighborhoods with different environmental conditions. The findings suggest that ethnic minority groups might be more exposed to unhealthy environments compared to the majority population. This isn't jus...
Ian Garry, the rising star in the UFC, is a mix of Irish roots and Brazilian influences. Born in Dublin, Ireland, on November 17, 1997, Garry's journey to the UFC is a story of hard work and cultural adaptation. His parents, Edwin and Moira Garry, have always supported him. His dad was a rugby player and later a police officer, while his mom has been a steady emotion...
The UFC White House event is causing quite a stir among fighters. Some are questioning why so much focus is on this one event, rather than their regular fights. Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo have been vocal about this. They think fighters are too obsessed with the White House card. Usman even said, \x22Why is everyone saying White House, White House? Just fight. \x2...
Kathy Ireland, famous for her modeling and business career, has added a new role to her resume: commercial fisherman. She's now part of the crew on her husband's fishing boat, the 4th Watch, out of Santa Barbara, California. This isn't just a hobby for Ireland; she's fully committed, having obtained her open-ocean commercial fishing license. Ireland's journey into f...
Nvidia, a big name in tech, is making waves in healthcare with AI tools that are changing how hospitals work. From helping surgeons to analyzing medical scans, AI is becoming a big part of the medical world. This is not just about fancy tech; it's about meeting a growing need for healthcare services. With a shortage of healthcare workers expected in the future, AI i...