Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, has decided to swap his pillow empire for a political one. He's announced his candidacy for Minnesota's governor, joining a lineup of other Republicans aiming to challenge the current governor, Tim Walz. Lindell's journey into politics isn't smooth. He's known for
A new drug called retatrutide has shown some amazing results in a recent trial. People who took it lost a lot of weight and felt less pain in their knees. This drug is made by a company called Eli Lilly, which already has other popular drugs for weight loss and diabetes. The trial lasted about a ye
María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure, recently received the Nobel Peace Prize. She has been a vocal critic of President Nicolás Maduro's government. After spending over a year in hiding, she resurfaced to address the media in Oslo, Norway. Machado stood alongside Norway's
Rivian is stepping up its game in the self-driving car race. The company just revealed it's making its own AI chips. This is a big deal because it means Rivian won't have to rely on other companies for this key technology. The new chips are tiny, just 5 nanometers, and super powerful. They can hand
A recent investigation into banks cutting off services to certain customers has wrapped up with little to show. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, led by Trump appointee Jonathan Gould, looked into claims that banks were unfairly denying services based on political beliefs. This came aft
In Italy, a big case against Chinese crime groups is facing serious problems. The trial, which started after two Chinese men were killed in 2010, aims to break up a network controlling Europe's fashion industry. But it's not going well. Documents have gone missing, and interpreters have quit, making
Hualien is making big moves to make life easier for people from other countries. The local government is putting in extra effort to support international residents with bilingual services and helpful resources. First off, there are bilingual service counters and a website that's easy to navigate in
North Central Ballet is stepping up to make the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, more welcoming for everyone. They're introducing a sensory-friendly version of the show. This means the lights will be softer, the sounds will be quieter, and there will be flexible seating. Plus, there will be headphon
Golf is changing fast, and big money is backing it. GameAbove Sports just put a huge $780 million into PLATFORM Golf. Why? Because indoor golf simulators are getting popular, but the rules aren't clear. No one knows how to score fairly or keep track of competitions. PLATFORM Golf wants to fix that. ...
In Washington, healthcare is a hot topic, but not for the reasons you might think. A recent House hearing on how technology can help lower healthcare costs quickly turned into a political showdown. Republicans blamed Democrats for rising costs, while Democrats pointed to other factors. Meanwhile, th
