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Can We Really Control Hurricanes?

October 11, 2024

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) recently said something crazy. She implied that the government can change the weather, and that the Biden administration used Hurricane Helene to punish political rivals. People laughed at her, and rightly so, because her claims don't hold water. But why

politics

Israel and Palestine: Health Care Under Fire

October 11, 2024

A United Nations-backed panel has come out with some strong words against Israel. They say that Israel is wrecking Gaza's health care system with deliberate attacks. Both sides, Israel and the Palestinians, have been accused of torturing people. The panel was set up by the U.N. Human Rights Council

technology

Is AI Ready to Replace Human Data Scientists?

October 11, 2024

OpenAI has just unveiled a new benchmark to see how well AI can handle data science tasks. They've created a test called MLE-bench, which puts AI through 75 real-world challenges from Kaggle, a popular competition site for machine learning. This isn't just about crunching numbers. The test checks i

celebrities

Ethel Kennedy: A Life of Activism and Resilience

October 10, 2024

Ethel Kennedy, the wife of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, passed away at 96 years old. She was known for her dedication to human rights and social justice. Born into a large family in Chicago, Ethel met her future husband through his sister, Jean Kennedy, on a ski trip in 1945. They married in

science

A Cow's Love: A Unique Perspective

October 7, 2024

The deep social bonds between cows and their capacity to love humans, as demonstrated by a scientist, challenge our understanding of emotion in animals. Unlike dogs, which share food with humans, cows show affection through interactions like neck scratches and belly rubs. These actions are not trans

science

Did Neanderthals Wear Clothes? The Evidence Speaks Volumes

October 7, 2024

Imagine a world where the cold is as constant as the stars above. In this world, our ancient relatives, the Neanderthals, had to adapt to survive. One key question scientists are asking is: Did Neanderthals wear clothes? The answer seems to be yes, but how do we know? Scientists have found tool

crime

Habitat for Humanity's Ex-Finance Director Pleads Guilty to COVID Fund Misuse

October 7, 2024

The former Finance Director of Habitat for Humanity in Central South Carolina, Ashley Clark Ingram, has admitted to embezzling over $388,000 meant for COVID-19 relief. This misappropriation of funds was discovered through an internal investigation conducted by the organization after she left her pos

business

Humana's Stock Dives After Medicare Rating Drop

October 7, 2024

It's been a rough week for Humana, the health insurer. Their stock has taken a big hit, dropping 23% since Monday – that’s the worst weekly fall since 2020 and the sharpest two-day drop in 15 years! The cause? Medicare is downgrading some of Humana's key health insurance plans, which could hurt thei

politics

Auma Obama's Protesting Journey Interrupted by Tear Gas

October 7, 2024

Auma Obama, the half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, found herself in the middle of a tense situation while being interviewed in Kenya. During the interview with CNN's Larry Madowo in Nairobi, she was caught in the crossfire of tear gas aimed at protesters. The protests were sparked by p

politics

Kenya’s President Ruto Drops Tax Hike Bill After Deadly Protests

October 7, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced he would not sign a controversial finance bill that had sparked deadly protests across the country. The bill, passed by parliament on Tuesday, aimed to raise nearly $2.3 billion through tax hikes to tackle Kenya’s mounting debt