Los Angeles voters are seeing a very unusual race for mayor this year. One candidate stands out not just for his fame, but for how he’s shaking up the usual rules. Spencer Pratt, better known from reality TV, has climbed surprisingly high in the polls, overtaking even the sitting mayor and a promine
Last week, high school athletes across Western North Carolina delivered impressive performances, with standout players leaving their mark in playoffs and championships. Soccer goalkeeper Rosalie Sharpe from Asheville High made key saves to secure a narrow overtime win, while soccer forward Aria Gile
Louisiana’s education leaders wrapped up the 2025‑26 academic year by naming three standout students at a ceremony held on May 18 at LSU’s Lod Cook Conference Center. The honors spotlight achievements across elementary, middle and high school levels, showcasing a mix of academic prowess, leadersh
Long before computers existed, people tried to explain the human brain by comparing it to everyday objects. First came clocks, then steam engines, and later, machines. This way of thinking stuck around even as technology advanced. Now, some in the tech world have started calling humans “meat compute
Last year, a team of students at a New Jersey college rebuilt a 1994 crime scene in 3D. The project uncovered flaws that freed two men after 37 years behind bars. They proved how modern tech can correct old errors. Yet every breakthrough comes with risks. Unchecked tools, like face-matching software
Los Angeles’ mayor is pushing hard to keep film productions in the city, but critics say her moves came too late. Since 2022, she’s created a film council, cut red tape, and backed a $750 million state tax credit. She also promised to lift caps on California’s film incentives and even supported a fe
Louisiana lawmakers had to tighten their belts after state revenue forecasts dropped sharply. The cuts followed a $112 million reduction in projected earnings for this year and another $104 million next year, forcing tough choices in the budget. One big loss? Nearly $75 million that was supposed to
Lately, late-night TV has become a battleground where comedy and politics clash more often than before. One longtime host left the show after a long run, just as the network settled a big lawsuit with a former president who wasn’t shy about sharing his thoughts. Some say the timing was just bad luck
LiveKit, a platform that lets companies create voice, video and physical AI agents, has hired Tom Davies as its new Chief Revenue Officer. The move comes as the firm expands its sales, finance and marketing teams to keep pace with the rising demand from large businesses for voice‑driven AI solutions
Last week, Google launched Googlebooks, new laptops built around AI features. These are meant to replace Chromebooks, which schools have used for years. But just days before Google’s announcement, Kansas City Public Schools decided to switch entirely to Apple’s MacBook Neos instead. They plan to rep
