Senators Maggie Hassan and Josh Hawley have taken a stand against AI-driven scams. They sent letters to major AI companies, asking how they plan to stop fraudsters from misusing their technology. The companies include Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and xAI. The senators wan
In a shocking turn of events, a former police chief from Summit, a suburb southwest of Chicago, has been found guilty of serious crimes. The trial, which lasted seven days, revealed a web of corruption that included bribery, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice. The verdict was delivered in a fede
Microsoft's stock is currently trading at $491. 54, which is lower than its recent peak but higher than its recent low. This presents an opportunity for investors to make some smart moves. One such move is shorting cash-secured puts that expire in one month. This strategy can provide a good return a
A significant event was supposed to happen. A council, set up by President Donald Trump, was ready to share big changes for FEMA. But then, something unexpected occurred. The meeting got canceled suddenly. This council had been working for months to improve FEMA. They were going to present their fin
The Indiana Senate is in the midst of a heated debate over a redistricting bill. The atmosphere is tense, with senators and protesters alike expressing strong opinions. Sen. Chris Garten, a Republican from Charlestown, is a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and believes the Senate should ba
Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk, is at the center of a legal storm. She was found guilty of state crimes and is currently serving a nine-year sentence. The charges include attempting to influence a public servant and conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation. Peters was convicted for a
Oracle's stock took a big hit recently. It dropped the most since January. Why? The company is spending a lot on AI and data centers. This spending is growing fast. But it's not turning into cloud profits as quickly as investors hoped. In the last quarter, Oracle spent about $12 billion on capital
Lululemon's CEO, Calvin McDonald, is leaving his post by the end of January. This comes after a year of struggles for the company. The board is now on the hunt for a new leader to steer Lululemon through tough times. McDonald's departure was announced alongside the company's latest earnings report.
Aroostook County just got its earliest big snowfall in three years. It started late Wednesday afternoon and kept going into Thursday morning. Some places got more than 8 inches of snow. Snowstorms are usual in northern Maine, but big snowfall before December holidays has been rare lately. Some peop
Wall Street is on the brink of achieving new highs, despite some setbacks. The S&P 500 is inching closer to its record high set in October, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has surged by 664 points, or 1. 4%. However, the Nasdaq composite has taken a slight dip of 0. 2%, largely due to worries
