Imagine if dinosaurs roamed the Earth again. That's what Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal, is thinking about. He's teaming up with My Octopus Teacher director James Reed to make a documentary on de-extinction technology. But is it a good idea? In Yellowstone National Park, wolves were reintroduced
Meet JD Vance, a 40-year-old Republican from Ohio who's stirring up conversations. Some people are comparing him to Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor known for her strong conservative views and big headlines. But while Palin made waves as the vice presidential nominee in 2008, Vance has been a
Ever thought about what's really in your makeup and skincare products? It turns out that microplastics might be hiding there, especially in leave-on items like moisturizers and lipsticks. You won't find these tiny plastics in rinse-off products like face scrubs anymore, as many countries have banned
The influence of foreign money in American politics is a pervasive issue that has been quietly undermining our democracy for far too long. It's not just New York City Mayor Eric Adams' alleged acceptances of lavish perks and campaign donations from the Turkish government that raise red flags – it's
The vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, and Mike Pence against Mark Warner, offered a unique perspective on the 2024 presidential election. Vance's strategy to improve his image by attacking Trump and praising Walz raised questions about its effectiveness in improving his pe
Special counsel Jack Smith argues that Donald Trump acted as a private candidate and not as the president when he attempted to overturn his election loss in 2020. The filing comes amidst ongoing investigations into potential federal election interference by Trump. Separately, President Biden and Vic
Have you noticed that your favorite fruits and veggies have been costing more lately? Well, there’s a good reason for it. The US Maritime Alliance (USMA) and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) are at odds, leading to a dockworkers' strike. About 45,000 dockworkers are involved, deman
The world's economy is holding its breath as a strike by nearly 50,000 dock workers on the East and Gulf Coasts threatens to disrupt global trade. At the helm of this labor dispute is Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union boss with a reputation for being tough but fair. Daggett has been leading the I
Hurricane Helene has left a trail of destruction across the southern United States, affecting millions of people and claiming over 189 lives. The storm made landfall in Florida as a massive Category 4 hurricane, shattering records for intensity and causing catastrophic damage. With power outages aff
Imagine this: a storm hits Taiwan, and it’s not just any storm. It pours heavy rain, brings strong winds, and causes massive flooding. People are left wondering if their region will ever recover. This storm was special; it showed the cracks in Taiwan’s flood defenses. The drainage systems got overwh
