UL

Oct 04 2025POLITICS

Who's Watching the Money in Politics?

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is supposed to keep an eye on campaign money, but right now, it's not doing much watching. The reason? It doesn't have enough people to make decisions. The FEC needs at least four members to function properly, but lately, it's been running with just two. This is

reading time less than a minute
Oct 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Flying Fast: Boom Supersonic Joins Microsoft Flight Simulator

Boom Supersonic has teamed up with Microsoft to bring its supersonic aircraft to the popular Flight Simulator game. This collaboration allows gamers to experience the thrill of flying Boom's XB-1 prototype, which recently broke the sound barrier. The simulator will be available on PlayStation 5, MS

reading time less than a minute
Oct 03 2025POLITICS

Big Decisions Ahead: Supreme Court Takes on Trump's Moves

The Supreme Court is about to dive into some big cases that could change how much power the president has. Starting in October, they will look at whether President Trump can do things like put tariffs on imports and fire people from important jobs like the Federal Reserve. These cases could have hug

reading time less than a minute
Oct 03 2025SPORTS

Semenya's Fight: The End of a Long Legal Journey

Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic champion, has decided to stop her legal fight against track and field's sex eligibility rules. This decision comes after a long battle that spanned seven years and reached the highest courts. Her lawyer, Patrick Bracher, confirmed that they won't take the ca

reading time less than a minute
Oct 02 2025SCIENCE

How Culture Shapes Empathy in Indonesia

Indonesia is a big country with many different cultures. People there have different ways of showing empathy. Empathy is about understanding and sharing the feelings of others. It can be good for people and society. But it can also have downsides, like making people biased towards those they are clo

reading time less than a minute
Oct 01 2025SPORTS

How Sound Shapes the Basketball Experience

Basketball games are more than just a sport; they're an experience. The roar of the crowd, the echo of the ball bouncing, and the announcer's voice all play a part in making the game exciting. But have you ever thought about how sound affects the game and the people watching it? Researchers have be

reading time less than a minute
Sep 30 2025FINANCE

A New Chapter in Crypto Regulation: Harris Steps Down

Adrienne Harris, who led the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) for four years, has decided to step down. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and highlighted the department's growth under her leadership. In her final interview, Harris backed the idea of a US-UK crypt

reading time less than a minute
Sep 30 2025CRYPTO

Crypto ETFs: What's the Deal with the SEC's New Move?

The SEC has shaken things up in the crypto world. They've asked companies to pull their old ETF filings. Why? Because they've got a new rule. Now, crypto ETFs can be approved anytime, as long as they meet the right standards. This isn't a step back. It's a faster path to getting these ETFs out there

reading time less than a minute
Sep 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

TV's Big Fight: Why YouTube is Winning Hearts

People are changing how they watch TV. They don't want to wait for scheduled shows anymore. They want to watch what they like, whenever they like. YouTube is making this possible. This shift is causing trouble for old-school TV companies. Jimmy Kimmel's show faced a problem recently. Two big TV com

reading time less than a minute
Sep 29 2025SPORTS

Monday Night Sports Showdown: What's On TV?

Monday, Sept. 29, is packed with sports action, from soccer to football and hockey. College soccer kicks off early, with UCLA facing Ohio State at 6 p. m. on BTN. Later, Washington takes on Northwestern at 8 p. m. on the same channel. Baseball fans can catch the 2025 All-MLB Team Nominees at 7 p. m.

reading time less than a minute