The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has big plans to change how it handles foster care. They want to spend more money and hire more staff to keep kids safe in their own homes instead of sending them to foster care. Next year, they've asked for almost $15 million more, a total of $65. 2 millio
Imagine a whopping $880 million payout by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to 1, 353 victims of clergy sexual abuse. This isn't your average settlement; it's the largest of its kind. The abuse stretches back decades, with the incidents happening as far back as 30 to 50 years ago. If you're wondering h
ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has given the boot to an intern who they say intentionally disrupted their AI technology. In a statement, ByteDance called the intern's actions a "serious violation" of their AI research projects. The intern's meddling affected an AI training program, which teac
You know those online reviews you trust so much? Well, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just made it illegal to fake them. Starting this week, businesses and individuals who create, buy, or sell fake reviews will face serious consequences. The aim? To keep the market fair and honest. Fake revi
Ever wondered how NASA plans to send humans back to the moon? In a recent episode of "WHAT THE TRUCK? ! ? ", host Dooner chats with NASA’s Logan Kennedy about the logistics of the Artemis missions. We get to peek behind the scenes at how NASA is gearing up to land humans on the moon again. The episo
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host a major summit in Kazan, bringing together leaders from around the world. This meeting of the BRICS bloc, which includes countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to challenge the current Western-led global order. The summit c
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has shown support for Ukraine's plan to end the war with Russia, which was revealed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This plan aims to force Russia to stop its invasion through negotiations. A crucial part of this plan is Ukraine's desire to join N
The stage is set for a baseball extravaganza: the Dodgers versus the New York Yankees in the World Series. Both teams are known for spending big, and fans are doing the same to secure tickets. On the day after the Dodgers clinched their spot, resale prices skyrocketed. This is one of the most antici
In a dramatic move, Israel decided to hit Hezbollah where it hurts: their wallets. The Israeli military carried out attacks on several bank branches across Lebanon, aiming to disrupt the finances of the Iran-backed militant group. This happened as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was on his w
Disney has chosen James Gorman to be the company's next board chairman starting in January, replacing Mark Parker. This move comes as Disney prepares to find a new CEO to replace Bob Iger, who will step down in 2026. Gorman, who joined Disney's board less than a year ago, has been leading the succes
