‘Back to plastic’: Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’ Posted March 6, 2025 President Donald Trump said he is banning the federal use of paper straws, saying they "don't work" and don't last very long. Instead, he wants the government to exclusively move …
Bun run: Copenhageners run to the best cakes in town Posted March 5, 2025 In Denmark, most seasons have a bread or cake associated with them, but no other season's cakes have as much hype around them as those baked to mark the carnival tradition Fas…
Boston first-time homeowner describes 30-year pursuit of a dream that’s out of reach for many others Posted March 4, 2025 Two years after buying her first home at age 62, Julieta Lopez still wells up with tears as she recounts her 30-year struggle for homeownership in Boston. “I can’t believe... I…
AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US Copyright Office Posted March 3, 2025 Artists can copyright works they made with the help of artificial intelligence, according to a new report by the U.S. Copyright Office that could further clear the way for the use…
University in Perth tackles shortage of sonographers in Western Australia Posted March 2, 2025 A new program at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth is aiming to tackle an ongoing shortage of sonographers in Western Australia. The specialized medical so…
WWE continues to expand its social media reach with Royal Rumble Posted March 1, 2025 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) continues to expand its social media reach, as its successful blend of wrestling and celebrities took center stage at its Roya…
Paradox Museum Miami takes guests through a 21st-century funhouse of mind-boggling illusions Posted February 28, 2025 Art gallery, science exhibition, and 21st-century funhouse, Paradox Museum Miami takes guests on a tour through optical illusions and other enigmas geared for the…
UK’s biggest water company seeks court approval for emergency funding to prevent nationalization Posted February 27, 2025 Thames Water, which serves 16 million customers in and around London, is seeking court approval for up to 3 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) of emergency funding to prevent the
Global tech stocks rattled by DeepSeek a new Chinese AI chatbot Posted February 26, 2025 Huge U.S. technology companies that soared amid an artificial intelligence frenzy last year are getting pummeled after a little-talked-about Chinese startup demonstrated a chatbot…
Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it’s not fair Posted February 25, 2025 Looking for a quick fix for their fast-growing electricity diets, tech giants are increasingly looking to strike deals with power plant owners to plug in directly…