In a surprising turn, Republican Tim Sheehy has clinched the Senate seat in Montana, defeating the long-serving Democrat, Jon Tester. Montana is known for its conservative leanings, but Tester, with his moderate stance and impressive track record, had managed to secure wins in previous elections. Th
It's official: Republicans have taken control of the Senate, CNN reports. With several races still undecided, the GOP now has 52 seats. This shift in power comes after a series of wins, including in West Virginia and Ohio. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice won the seat left vacant by Democrat-turne
Ever wondered how experts manage to agree on a topic when they all have different opinions? There's a clever method called "continuous update" that helps them find common ground. Here's how it works: Each expert listens to their peers and tweaks their view based on what they hear. The more similar t
Emotions guide us through life, reflecting our deepest beliefs and values. Past studies have shown that Large Language Models (LLMs) can have biases in emotion attribution based on gender. But religion, unlike gender, directly influences our values and emotions. Religious rules are clear and interpr
The crypto world is buzzing after businessman Bernie Moreno's surprise victory over Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio. The race was a test for crypto's political influence. Moreno, a car dealer-turned-blockchain entrepreneur, gained support from crypto fans who disliked Brown's tough stance on digital curr
Tropical Storm Rafael is causing a stir in the Caribbean, disrupting cruise itineraries and forcing ships to change their routes. MSC Cruises had to reroute its MSC Seascape ship, originally headed to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, to safer stops in Mexico and Honduras. This change was made to keep
In Baton Rouge, a former Istrouma High School coach and health teacher, Johnnie Butler, recently faced the music for a serious mistake. He's now spending two years behind bars after admitting he lured a student into a gym closet for sexual acts. This wasn't the initial charge; he first faced bigger
With the 2024 election race tightening, we chatted with 15 late-deciding voters from swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. These voters were torn between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and their opinions could drastically alter the election outcome. Even though many had switched between Trum
A recent poll from the University of Akron Bliss Institute reveals some surprising insights about the upcoming presidential and Senate races in Ohio. The study, conducted between September 12 and October 24, involved over 1, 200 registered voters, offering a detailed glimpse into voter opinions with
San Antonio Spurs fans might be a bit worried, as their legendary coach, Gregg Popovich, is taking some time off. The team announced that Popovich won't be joining them on their current road trip due to an illness. The 75-year-old coach is known for his impressive track record, with over 1, 500 wins
