Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J. B. Pritzker have been making headlines for their strong stance against federal immigration enforcement. They've taken steps to limit the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents within their state. Johnson recently signed an executiv
A new movie, The Unexpecteds, turns the tables on the usual action heroes. Here, the stars are everyday folks, not muscle-bound superheroes. The director, Alejandro Montoya Marín, calls them schlubs, but he means it with affection. These are regular people who stumble into a fight against a slick on
People are talking about changing the rules on saturated fats. Some say we should eat more of them, like those in butter, cheese, and meat. But others, like scientists who study food and health, worry this could be a bad idea. Saturated fats have been linked to higher levels of bad cholesterol. Thi
Climate change is getting worse, even with more use of clean energy and global policies. Extreme weather, rising sea levels, and health issues are on the rise. This makes people wonder if we need drastic measures, like geoengineering, to cool the planet. Geoengineering, especially solar geoengineer
AI is a big deal these days, but have you ever wondered about its thirst? Water use in AI is a hot topic, and different companies report very different numbers. Google says its AI uses just a few drops of water per prompt, while Mistral, a French AI company, claims its model uses way more. So, why t
DeepSeek, a rising star in China's AI scene, has made waves with its advanced language model, DeepSeek-R1. But not everyone is celebrating. Chen Deli, a senior researcher at DeepSeek, recently shared some sobering thoughts about AI's future. At a government event, Chen admitted that while he's exci
Divorce is a big deal. It's not just a personal issue; it's a widespread social problem, especially in places like the United States. About half of all marriages end in divorce or separation. While divorce might not stop someone from going about their daily life, it can seriously impact their mental
Pixar is diving back into the world of toys with Toy Story 5, set to hit theaters on June 19, 2026. This time, the beloved characters face a new challenge: the modern world of technology. Bonnie, now 8 years old, gets a new tablet, and the toys must figure out how to deal with it. The teaser traile
In Brazil, California's Governor Gavin Newsom made waves at the UN climate talks. He criticized the U. S. for skipping the event, calling it a big mistake. Newsom, who might run for president in 2028, was the most senior U. S. official there. He said the U. S. is missing out on big opportunities by
Japanese anime is a big deal worldwide, and it's not just about action and drama. It also shows a lot of food, which might influence what people eat. But how often does food pop up in sports anime, and what kinds of food are shown? A recent study took a close look at 151 episodes from seven sports
