Latosha Veney had zero experience with cigars when she took over Tailored Smoke, a Newport News lounge, after a business partnership fell through. Two years later, she's not just running the place—she’s built it into a must-visit spot where smokers gather to relax and socialize. The lounge recently
Long before streaming existed, sci-fi was split into two camps. One side dreamed of hopeful futures like Star Trek, where people solved problems together under the stars. The other side laughed at those same dreams through shows like Futurama, which pointed out how silly it was to believe humans wou
Louisiana’s governor recently shared his thoughts on the state’s sports scene and upcoming elections during a radio interview. Among the topics discussed were LSU’s athletic budget struggles, the future of a high-profile golf event, and shifting political dynamics in Washington. His comments reveale
Lotfi Abdelli isn’t your average comedian. Known for decades of sharp satire, he’s made a career out of poking fun at Tunisia’s politicians—especially those with too much power. But this time, his jokes landed him in legal trouble. A Tunisian court recently sentenced him to 18 months in prison in ab
Louisiana State University is taking a giant leap with its new $148 million science building, set to open fully in 2026. The 148, 000-square-foot space isn’t just another campus addition—it’s designed to give students cutting-edge labs and research areas, potentially pulling top talent to the state.
Los Angeles once struggled to keep big productions from leaving town. Too many city departments worked separately, each with its own rules and delays. Enter Steve Kang, hired to act like a fast-track fixer. His goal wasn’t to change laws but to connect the dots between agencies. One test came when t
Lupus, a tough condition where the immune system attacks the body by mistake, has long been hard to treat. Doctors struggle because the disease varies so much from person to person. Some patients have mild symptoms while others face serious organ damage. For years, treatment options were limited, bu
Large vision‑language models are getting smarter, but they can still favor certain groups. Researchers noticed that the tools used to spot these biases were limited in size and scope. To fill that gap, a new test set called VLBiasBench was created. The benchmark covers nine common bias them
Last night’s storms rolled in faster than usual because three separate systems formed in Kansas and gathered strength in ideal conditions. These storms didn’t stay quiet—they grew strong enough to break through something called “the cap, ” a warm layer of air that usually holds storms back like a li
Leaders often talk about change but struggle to make it real. They approve budgets, attend meetings, and listen to consultants, yet nothing actually changes in how work gets done. This isn’t because they lack motivation or resources. The real issue is that they don’t have a clear plan to turn big id
