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Dr. Daniel McKeown, an astrophysics lecturer at UCLA, has been placed on leave after speaking out about his low pay and housing issues. McKeown, who earns $70, 000 a year, says he can't afford the $2, 500 monthly rent in Los Angeles and has had to move his belongings into storage. He first shared hi

technology

Tech's Big Promise: Can We Really Believe It?

Greg Epstein, a chaplain for over 20 years, is on a mission to make us rethink our relationship with technology. He calls himself a "Tech Agnostic" and wants us to be the same. His new book, "Tech Agnostic, " dives into how technology has become like a religion, with its own beliefs and promises. Bu

China's Nuclear Stockpile: What’s Happening and Why?

Imagine your local library doubling its book collection in a few years. That's roughly what China's done with its nuclear force. A recent report from the U. S. Defense Intelligence Agency highlights this significant expansion, driven largely by competition with the U. S. China’s leader, Xi Jinping,

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: South Korea's Response

South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has vowed action after reports surfaced that North Korea is sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine. He met with Poland's president, Andrzej Duda, to discuss defense cooperation amid the conflict. The U. S. and South Korea believe around 3, 000 North Korean t

Some Liberals Want Trudeau to Step Down Before Next Election

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a challenge from within his own Liberal Party. A group of Liberal lawmakers have asked him not to run for a fourth term. This comes after the party suffered losses in recent by-elections in Toronto and Montreal. Trudeau, who has previously stated his

Turkey's Response to Terror: Strikes in Syria and Iraq

Turkey's defense minister said the country struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second straight day. These strikes followed a deadly attack on the capital's main defense company. The attack claimed the lives of five people and injured several others. Turkish officials b

technology

Apple Plans Exciting Week of Mac Updates Starting Monday

Get ready for some big news! Apple is shaking things up by announcing a week full of Mac updates starting this Monday. Although there won't be a formal event, Apple Senior Vice President Greg Joswiak has hinted at what's to come. Rumors have been flying about updated Macs, with industry experts like

Religious Leaders Navigate Election Season: Should They Speak Up or Stay Silent?

In two different states, two pastors took different approaches to talking about politics in their churches. One, Bishop McKissick from Florida, was open about his support for Vice President Kamala Harris. He even consulted with a lawyer from her campaign to make sure he didn't break any rules. The o

education

Autism in Schools: One Mom's Struggle and Hope

Every September, parents snap photos of their kids eager to start school. But for children on the autism spectrum, like my son Ben, school can be a daily challenge. Ben's journey started in preschool, where he seemed to dread going. His doctor said it was just a phase, but I knew it was more. Ben w

Iran's Power in the Middle East: What's Next After Israel's Victories?