A police officer in Ohio has been cleared of all charges, including murder, in the shooting death of a pregnant Black woman during a shoplifting investigation. The officer, Connor Grubb, faced a possible life sentence for the fatal encounter that took place in a supermarket parking lot. The verdict was met with silence in the courtroom, while Ta'Kiya Young's grandmo...
Fátima Bosch, a 25-year-old from Mexico, won the Miss Universe title in a competition filled with drama and controversy. The event was not smooth sailing, with incidents happening before and during the pageant. The trouble started with a heated argument between Bosch and Nawat Itsaragrisil, the pageant's director at the time. During a livestreamed event, Itsaragrisi...
The CDC has updated its stance on vaccines and autism, sparking debate. The agency now says a link cannot be ruled out, a shift from its previous position. This change aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's views on vaccine dangers. However, CDC scientists insist no changes were made to their website. The Department of Health and Human Services remains...
Eric Swalwell, a well-known figure in Congress, has decided to join the race for California's governor. This move adds another name to the already long list of Democrats vying for the position. Swalwell, who has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, brings his political experience and strong opinions to the table. Swalwell's campaign focuses on the h...
Scientists have created a clever tool to help repair heart valves in people with diabetes. This tool is a special kind of scaffold that mimics how the body naturally heals itself. The scaffold is made with tiny particles of iridium and ruthenium, which work together to balance out harmful chemicals in the body. When someone has diabetes, their body doesn't heal as w...
In a surprising twist, Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are attracting investors, even as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs face significant outflows. This shift suggests a growing interest in alternative cryptocurrencies. The new Solana and XRP ETFs have not seen a single day of outflows since their launch, according to data from SoSoValu...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been making waves with his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative. Recently, he was celebrated at a high-profile event in Washington, where he received praise from the vice president and top tech executives. Yet, not everyone is happy with the direction MAHA is taking. Some of Kennedy's supporters and former employees have been voca...
Investors in Asia woke up to a sea of red on Friday, as tech stocks took another hit, dragging down the entire market. The drop followed a rough night on Wall Street, where tech shares led the decline. The U. S. jobs report didn't help, leaving everyone guessing about future interest rates. Bitcoin and gold also felt the heat, as investors grew more cautious. The se...
The Education Department is undergoing a major overhaul, with many of its responsibilities being shifted to other federal agencies. This move, initiated by the Trump administration, aims to reduce federal influence on education and give states more control. However, many state and school officials are concerned that this change will create more bureaucracy and confus...
The job market is changing fast. AI is taking over tasks that used to be done by people. This makes many wonder if college is still a good investment. Tuition is going up, and the future of work is uncertain. Some big names like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates dropped out of college and still succeeded. But college has always been seen as a way to a better life. Now, busin...