Brazil's criminal groups are getting their hands on more powerful guns. A recent report shows that restricted, military-style weapons are increasingly being used by organized crime. Many of these guns are made in Brazil, but a significant number come from the United States. In November 2023, a shoc
Caleb Sanchez, a young man from California, traded sunny beaches for snowy campuses when he chose to attend Columbia University. This wasn't just about academics; he also aimed to play football in the Ivy League. His freshman year ended on a high note, with impressive performances that helped Columb
In the heart of Wyoming, Upton High School is challenging the norm. It's not that they're against college, but they believe in offering students a choice. Instead of pushing everyone towards a four-year degree, they've created a model that supports three paths: college, military, or straight into th
Pierre Jaquet-Droz was a clever watchmaker. He lived over 200 years ago. He made three amazing robots. They could write, draw, and play music. These robots were like toys. But they were also very smart. They showed how machines could do things like humans. Jaquet-Droz's robots were special. They we
Amazon is making big changes to help its workers. They are putting over a billion dollars into raising pay and making health care cheaper. The average pay will go up to more than $23 an hour. Some workers with a lot of experience will get a raise of $1. 10 to $1. 90 per hour. Full-time workers will
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is making waves in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. It has raised over $16 million and attracted more than 16, 350 holders. The project is currently in Stage 6 of its presale, with the token priced at $0. 035. This stage is set to end with a 14. 3% price increase, bringi
The Trump administration is once again at the supreme court's doorstep, this time seeking to end protections for Venezuelans living in the US. The request comes after a federal judge ruled that the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, overstepped her authority by trying to end these protections
In the heart of Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire, chimpanzees have a secret: they’re sipping on nature’s cocktail. These wild chimps munch on about 10 pounds of fruit daily, which happens to be fermented and packed with alcohol. Scientists found that this fruity feast contains around 14 grams of pure ethano
Mariah Carey, the iconic pop star, took the stage in Belem, Brazil, not just to perform but to send a strong message. She was part of a two-day event called "Amazon Live - Today and Forever, " which aimed to highlight the importance of protecting the Amazon rainforest. The concert was special becaus
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has introduced its first regulated tokenized money market fund, named QCD Money Market Fund. This fund, represented by units in QCDT, is a joint effort involving QNB Group, Standard Chartered, and DMZ Finance. QNB Group, the largest bank in the Middle
