You've probably heard about lithium and how important it is for our clean energy future. But did you know that a lot of it is stuck in places that are really hard to reach? Enter some clever scientists from Australia who've figured out a new way to get at this hidden lithium. They call it EDTA-aided
As the United States gears up for Election Day, American consumers are showing a significant boost in confidence, according to a recent report by a business research group. The Consumer Confidence Index, which measures both current economic conditions and future expectations, jumped to 108. 7 in Oct
Google and Microsoft are at odds once again, but this time the battleground is cloud services. Microsoft has accused Google of secretly financing groups that are criticizing their cloud business. In a blog post, Microsoft's deputy general counsel, Rima Alaily, outlined this claim, stating that Googl
Former Hollywood bigwig Harvey Weinstein's retrial for rape and sexual assault has been delayed until next year. This comes just days after news broke that he has bone marrow cancer. Weinstein, 72, was initially found guilty in 2020 for sexual assault and rape. His conviction was later overturned du
In a last-minute push before the U. S. election, Republicans have taken their fight over mail-in ballots to the highest court in the land. They're asking the Supreme Court to step in and potentially disregard thousands of votes in Pennsylvania. The issue? Provisional ballots cast by voters whose mai
Imagine being lost in the wilderness for almost two weeks. That's exactly what happened to Lovisa Sjoberg, a 48-year-old woman who went missing while hiking alone in Australia's Snowy Mountains. She was finally found on a bush trail on Sunday, looking dazed and hurt. Police revealed she had been bit
In Columbia, South Carolina, students at Heyward Career and Technology Center in Richland School District One are working on a project that's more than just a school assignment. Led by construction teacher Frank Gilbert, the students are building birdhouses for screech owls, wood ducks, and eastern
A year after his passing, Matthew Perry's family shared their personal memories and struggles in a candid interview. Perry, known for his remarkable charm and talent, was also described by his stepfather, Keith Morrison, as a man who struggled with loneliness and sadness. He died at the age of 54, w
On a recent Sunday, GOP vice presidential hopeful JD Vance and CNN host Jake Tapper faced off in a heated debate. The topic? Former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric and allegations from ex-staffers like retired General John Kelly, who labeled Trump a “fascist. ” Vance, known for his sharp tongue, d
"Venom: The Last Dance, " the final installment in the Marvel trilogy starring Tom Hardy, fell short of expectations at the box office. While it grossed around $175 million worldwide, its $51 million domestic haul was a significant drop from previous entries. Industry experts predicted an opening ar
