A 42‑year‑old former teacher named Cody A. Davis has had his teaching credentials pulled by the state’s education office. He is currently on trial and has denied every charge against him. Davis kept his license active since 2008, but investigators found he stopped teaching about a year ago. The sta
Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks have reached a key agreement on how stablecoins can earn rewards. The deal could clear a major hurdle in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Banks worry that rewards on stablecoins resemble interest on deposits. If the bill blocks these rewards, it might hur
Tuberculosis is a disease that can show up in many ways, making it hard for doctors to spot the exact type without a clear standard test. One tool that is often used is the interferon gamma release assay, or IGRA, which helps identify people who carry a hidden form of the infection. Yet this test is
Google is using artificial intelligence to help airlines fly in a way that reduces the extra heat they add to the planet. Instead of focusing only on carbon dioxide, the company is looking at contrails – those thin white trails that form behind planes. Contrails can act like blankets in the sk
Lewis Hamilton has been in headlines for his racing victories, but his personal life is also on the radar. A new romance with reality star Kim Kardashian has sparked fresh discussion, especially from his mother, Carmen Larbalestier. Carmen thinks the Kardashian world clashes with Lewis’s own quie
On March 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Iranian leaders for Nowruz, the Persian New Year. The Kremlin said Moscow would remain a dependable ally of Tehran during tough times. Some Iranian officials, however, claim that Russia has not offered much real help in Iran’s most ser
Iran’s top leader recently shared a public message as the Persian New Year began. Instead of the usual greetings, he labeled 2024 as the “year of a resistance economy under national unity and security. ” The announcement came through a widely used messaging app, showing how leaders now blend traditi
Disney Entertainment decided to stop airing the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” after a fresh clip showed Taylor Frankie Paul hitting her former partner, Dakota Mortensen, in front of their daughter. The video surfaced on Thursday and sparked fresh scrutiny of a case that has already involved
A recent big move in Hollywood saw Paramount CEO David Ellison, with help from his father, take over Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal means that a handful of very wealthy tech leaders now own everything from classic cartoons to major news outlets. The acquisition brings a huge catalog of shows, m
A new study that looked at 153 pieces of research shows that spending time on social media can raise the chances of kids feeling sad, acting out, or even harming themselves. The researchers found that teens between 12 and 15 are especially at risk, while younger children show weaker links. The resea
