Spotify's yearly Wrapped feature has become a big deal for music fans. It shows users their top artists, songs, and genres from the past year. But this time, it added something new: a "listening age. " This number tells users how old Spotify thinks they are based on the music they listen to. Some p
The central and eastern U. S. is in for a frosty December, thanks to a shifting polar vortex. This weather pattern is expected to bring three rounds of Arctic air, starting this week. The first wave is already hitting the Midwest, with temperatures dropping significantly. The cold snap will spread t
A recent study has uncovered a surprising benefit of the shingles vaccine. It might not just prevent shingles but also protect your brain. Researchers looked at data from Wales, where the shingles vaccine was introduced in 2013. They found that people who got the vaccine were less likely to develop
The U. S. government has decided to shorten the time work permits last for certain immigrants. This includes refugees, people seeking asylum, and others who are legally protected in the U. S. The new rule means these permits will only be valid for 18 months instead of the current 5 years. This chang
Apple has been busy tweaking its software. Just a day after sending out a test version of tvOS 26. 2, they've already sent out a revised one. This is the software that runs on the Apple TV 4K. It's expected to launch soon, maybe even next week. So, what's new in this update? Well, it's got some coo
It seems like Congress is stuck in a time loop. Remember the government shutdown a few weeks ago? Democrats and Republicans agreed to end it with a promise to talk about health care subsidies. But now, with a Senate vote just around the corner, it looks like nothing will change. This isn't the firs
A fresh face is joining the team working on the White House ballroom. Shalom Baranes Associates, a well-known architecture firm based in Washington, D. C. , has been brought on board. This move comes as the project shifts into a new phase, requiring different expertise. The current architect, James
Paramount Pictures is going through a major shake-up under new leadership. The studio, now partly owned by Skydance Media, is seeing a lot of changes in how it makes and markets movies. This shift is causing some drama and controversy. First, let's talk about Ramsey Naito. She was the head of Param
Latin American artists are making a big splash at Art Basel Miami 2025. They are using their art to share their culture in new and exciting ways. Renata Petersen, an artist from Mexico, is showing three different collections. One of them is made of tiles with religious symbols and messages. She got
In recent times, immigration enforcement has been ramped up in major cities. The goal? To catch immigrants with criminal records. But the results are surprising. More than half of those arrested in these high-profile operations had no criminal history at all. That's compared to about a third nationw
