California is stuck in a money fight. The state just approved a huge $325 billion budget, but the arguments are far from over. Lawmakers have until Friday to finalize things before the new budget kicks in on July 1. Proposition 36 is one of the big fights. Voters approved it last year. It's about b
People are talking about brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) a lot lately. These gadgets let users control devices just by thinking about it. For some, this sounds like a dream come true. For others, it's a bit of a nightmare. A closer look at public opinions over the last decade shows a mix of excite
Donald Trump's recent slip-up on live TV might have more to it than just a moment of frustration. Some say it's a sign of the pressure he's under from evangelical supporters. They have strong views on Israel and Iran, and Trump needs their backing. Trump's outburst came during a discussion about th
A person in Wayne County has become the first in Illinois to be diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025. This news comes as a reminder that mosquitoes are not just annoying—they can be dangerous. The virus is spread when infected mosquitoes bite humans, and while many people don't get sick, som
Google has a new plan for its AI, Gemini. It wants to peek into your texts, messages, and other personal stuff on your phone. Even if you say no, it might still have a look. This change is coming soon, on July 7. Google says you can turn off this feature, but it's not clear how. They also mention t
A fragile truce between Israel and Iran seems to be holding, but tensions remain high. The ceasefire, which started on Tuesday after 12 days of conflict, has given a glimmer of hope for lasting peace. However, Iran has made it clear that it won’t abandon its nuclear program, and its parliament is pu
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblymember, has taken the New York City political scene by storm. He's leading the Democratic mayoral primary race, surprising many with his sudden rise. Mamdani's campaign has resonated with younger voters and first-time primary participants, thanks to his in
Apple is gearing up to launch new iPad Pro models with OLED screens and the latest M5 chip. This time, both Samsung Display and LG Display are making the screens, sharing the workload for both 11-inch and 13-inch sizes. This shift likely aims to make Apple's supply chain more flexible and push OLED
Google's upcoming Pixel 10 series is set to make some notable improvements to its displays. For a long time, Pixel phones have had displays that were not as good as other phones. One big issue was the PWM refresh rate, which is how smoothly the screen updates. This can be a problem for some people,
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset is making waves before its official debut. This upcoming powerhouse is rumored to push the boundaries of performance, with early tests showing clock speeds exceeding 5. 00 GHz. This leap in speed could redefine what we expect from mobile processors, potentially s
