The city wants Lyft to skip facial recognition when checking Citi Bike riders’ ages. Instead of trusting a system that scans faces, officials worry about hackers stealing that data. Young riders, in particular, could be left exposed if a database gets breached. City Hall also points to studies showi
A judge recently said the FBI can keep over 600 boxes of 2020 election ballots taken from Georgia’s election center during a January raid. This decision came after Fulton County, home to most of Atlanta, asked for the ballots back. County lawyers argued the FBI’s search relied on weak evidence and b
Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c
While Disney's theme parks saw a slight dip in visitors, the company still managed to impress Wall Street with its streaming profits. The 1% drop in attendance might seem small, but it’s enough to raise eyebrows among investors. Theme park visits often mirror economic confidence, so this dip could h
A government review found that UCLA’s medical school admissions process gave Black and Hispanic applicants an edge over other groups. The Justice Department claims the school broke the law by prioritizing race in selections, pointing out that Black and Hispanic students who got in typically had lowe
Aosta Valley in Italy gets a lot of visitors, especially by car. Every year, millions drive through its roads and highways. But predicting how many tourists will arrive isn’t easy. Weather changes, holidays, and sudden events can throw off even the best guesses. Most old forecasting tools struggle w
Reading fantasy and sci-fi isn’t just for kids anymore. Many people start with stories about young heroes facing dragons or exploring magical schools. These tales often feature brave but inexperienced characters, making them feel exciting but also a bit unrealistic. Over time, readers grow up—and so
Over 3, 500 students from Southern California swapped backpacks for baseball caps earlier this week at Angel Stadium. But this wasn’t just another game day—it was a hands-on science lesson disguised as a field trip. The event turned the stadium into a giant lab where physics, biology, and even a lit
A TV show about dinosaurs popping up in Los Angeles might sound like a fun idea, but that didn’t stop La Brea from getting canceled after three seasons. The show’s wild premise—a giant sinkhole opens in the city, sending people back to prehistoric times—should have been a hit. Instead, it struggled
The U. S. spends over $740 billion yearly dealing with alcohol and drug problems. Yet, in early 2025, two major federal programs got hit hard. One lost most of its staff while the other had hundreds of millions in research grants canceled. These programs used to track addiction trends and fund studi
