Ken Burns, a renowned documentary filmmaker, has just dropped a massive project about the American Revolution. It's a six-part, 12-hour deep dive into the war that birthed the United States. Burns and his team, Sarah Botstein and David P. Schmidt, spent a decade cooking this up. They faced some toug
Newly released documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, maintained connections with influential figures even after his 2008 conviction. These figures include politicians, academics, and celebrities, raising questions about how someone with his background could still interact
Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, is facing a tough situation. Just days after a big win for Democrats, he was grilled by reporters about Senate Democrats who joined Republicans to end a government shutdown. They asked if he was disappointed and if Chuck Schumer should stay as Senate Democ
Ever wonder why people online often seem so divided? A recent study looked into this by creating a computer model to mimic how opinions spread and change on social media. This model uses three key variables to represent different viewpoints. It shows how people interact, share ideas, and react to fe
College is a time of change. New friends, new places, and new food habits. But why do so many students gain weight during their first year? A recent study sheds some light on this. Researchers at a university studied 41 students for a month. They used an app to track meals and asked students to sha
Investors are on edge about tech stocks, especially those tied to artificial intelligence. The excitement around AI has pushed up stock prices, but now people are wondering if this is sustainable. Nvidia, a major player in AI chips, is at the heart of this trend. Its performance is crucial not just
Bay City is known for its lively spirit, and this weekend was no exception. Instead of the usual downtown festivities, the town engaged in two unique events that combined fun with a sense of community. The first event was the Bay City Noon Optimist Club's annual fundraiser, held at the Kawkawlin To
NiceHash has introduced a new tool called Hashrate TradeView. It lets people trade computing power, or hashrate, used in mining cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This tool makes hashrate trading more like trading stocks. Hashrate TradeView shows price charts, trading volumes, and other market data. Th
Selin Murat has taken over as the executive director of the IDFA Bertha Fund, stepping into a role previously held by Isabel Arrate Fernandez for 23 years. Murat, who has over 15 years of experience in the industry, finds her new position as a funder both interesting and challenging. Her first few m
The stock market had a rollercoaster week, with the S&P 500 taking a hit but bouncing back. Investors are being cautious, especially with Big Tech's big spending and high valuations. Experts suggest sticking with companies that are actually making money, like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet, instead
