A recent fire at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo might cause gas prices in Southern California to go up. The fire damaged a part of the refinery that makes jet fuel, but the rest of the facility seems okay. This refinery is important because it makes a lot of the fuel used in cars and planes in t
In the quiet village of Broadview, just outside Chicago, a storm has been brewing. It's not a weather storm, but a storm of opinions, actions, and reactions. People have been gathering outside a U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, expressing their views on immigration and enfor
Google has been busy updating its smart home features, and there's a lot to unpack. The new Google Home app is already out there, and it's got some cool new tricks. For starters, it's got three tabs at the bottom, making it easier to navigate. If you're on version 4. 0, you're good to go. The Ask H
Microsoft has introduced a new way to work with Office apps. It's called Agent Mode. This feature is part of Microsoft 365 Copilot. It's designed to make working with Office documents, spreadsheets, and presentations easier and more efficient. Agent Mode allows users to give a simple prompt. Then,
Child abuse is a big problem all over the world. It affects kids' health, growth, and happiness. While many ways to stop violence have been found, one important factor is often overlooked: spirituality. This is the idea of having a strong set of beliefs and values that guide a person's life. Spirit
Keke Palmer is making waves again, but this time it's not for her role in "Nope" or her upcoming "Spaceballs 2" adventure. Instead, it's her performance in the 2022 film "Alice" that's gaining traction on Netflix. This 1970s-style crime thriller, which initially flew under the radar, has quietly cli
A man from Moberly is in big trouble. John Teel, who is 54 years old, is accused of trying to lure a child under 17. He is currently behind bars at the Randolph County Jail, with a hefty bond of $100, 000. The court has not yet set a date for his trial. The trouble started when a witness went to th
Google is making big changes to its smart home system. Starting October 1st, a new AI called Gemini will replace Google Assistant on all Google smart speakers. Gemini is designed to be more conversational and understand natural language better. It can provide more detailed responses and handle comp
Amazon is back with a fresh tech showcase, and it's been a while since they had one of these big events. Sure, they've had smaller gatherings for Kindles and Alexa AI, but this is the first major stage reveal for Echo products since 2023. A lot has changed at Amazon since then, especially with Panos
Adrienne Harris, who led the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) for four years, has decided to step down. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and highlighted the department's growth under her leadership. In her final interview, Harris backed the idea of a US-UK crypt
