Virtual reality is no longer just visual. A new device called Shiftly brings physical sensation into immersive experiences by letting users feel what they see. Using an origami-inspired structure, the shape-shifting technology mimics textures and forms in real time by bridging the gap between digital and physical. How does Shiftly work? Shiftly is built with […]
Former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, announced Friday, May 16, raised eyebrows across the political media spectrum. Biden’s personal office issued a statement saying the former president has aggressive prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone. The timing of the announcement led to divergent theories and questions in the press. Prior to the announcement, […]
A high-stakes debate is playing out in Texas over how, and whether, to restrict minors from using social media. Lawmakers are considering House Bill 186, which would ban anyone under 18 from creating or maintaining accounts on platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook. Supporters call the bill a necessary response to growing concerns about […]
The NBA conference finals tip off Tuesday night, May 20, when the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, it’s the Indiana Pacers against the New York Knicks. Why are new teams pushing to the top of the NBA? For the seventh straight season, the […]
Amid an intense manhunt following a brazen jailbreak, a controversy erupted in New Orleans over a surveillance system that secretly used artificial intelligence to monitor the city. Police say the system gets dangerous criminals off the streets, including one of the jail escapees. Civil liberties advocates say it’s an unwarranted intrusion into the privacy of […]
The year 2025 was shaping up to be a banner one for Salt-N-Pepa. The iconic hip-hop duo known for hits like “Push It,” “Shoop,” and “Let’s Talk About Sex” was set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, it’s also the year they’re taking their record label to court. Per […]
A group of senior House Republicans launched an investigation into Harvard University on Thursday, May 19, citing concerns over the school’s alleged collaborations with researchers linked to Iran’s government and China’s military. The lawmakers sent a letter Thursday, requesting internal documents and communications regarding Harvard’s partnerships with foreign nationals, particularly those tied to adversarial regimes. […]
In January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, joined rail authority officials outside of Bakersfield to celebrate the initial construction of the state’s high-speed rail. The governor hammered a ceremonial spike into the ground and discussed the project. “No state in America is closer to launching high-speed rail than California — and today, we just took […]
Louisiana State Police (LSP) said they caught 19-year-old Corey Boyd. Boyd is the fifth of ten Orleans Parish Correctional Facility inmates to have been recaptured since their jailbreak on Friday, May 16. LSP said in a Tuesday evening Facebook post that Boyd was caught in New Orleans. He was in prison on charges of second-degree […]
President Donald Trump is calling for a “major investigation” into Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ use of celebrity endorsements during her 2024 presidential campaign. In a Truth Social post, he accused Harris of using campaign funds to pay stars like Beyoncé, Oprah and Bruce Springsteen. Trump posted early Monday morning, questioning: “How much did Kamala […]
