Deputies are stuck using radios with Los Angeles County’s dispatch system out of commission Posted January 31, 2025 The archaic computer dispatch system for the nation’s largest sheriff’s department remained out of commission on January 2 after crashing on New …
FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods Posted January 30, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal, part of an effort to cut young kid…
Ireland struggles to manage power for its many data centers Posted January 29, 2025 For years, Ireland has been embracing major U.S. tech giants, building data centers that consume massive amounts of power. But demands on the national grid have t…
Northern Lights bring tourism boost to Finnish Lapland Posted January 28, 2025 Tourists are heading to Finnish Lapland in the hopes of seeing the famous Northern Lights. Driving through the darkness, photographer Joona Forsgren is on a hunt for the aurora…
A million taxpayers are receiving up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now? Posted January 27, 2025 Approximately one million taxpayers are automatically receiving special payments of up to $1,400 from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The money is being directly deposited int…
Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concerns Posted January 26, 2025 At least two internal Amazon studies found a link between how quickly the online retailer’s warehouse workers perform tasks and workplace injuries, but the company rejected many s…
NBC Sports enters Madden video game universe with alternate broadcast on Peacock Posted January 25, 2025 NBC Sports made its first foray into doing a National Football League (NFL) alternate broadcast on December 21 when it put the matchup between the Houston Texans …
Some elite US universities favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges Posted January 24, 2025 Children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities, according to new filings in a class-action lawsuit originally brought a…
Butter becomes a luxury for some Europeans as price shoots up Posted January 23, 2025 Pastry chef Arnaud Delmontel rolls out dough for croissants and pain au chocolat that later emerge golden and fragrant from the oven in his Paris patisser…
Immersive light installation transforms 17th-century church in Amsterdam Posted January 22, 2025 A spectacular light show inspired by the creation of the world has opened in Amsterdam. The display takes place inside the 17th-century church Oosterkerk. All are projected in …