'They aren't ready to die' – the smuggler charging thousands to dodge Ukraine army draft
Low demand is not a problem the smuggler has to worry about. This individual, who takes young men across the Ukraine's western border into Europe, says
Assange's wife tells Biden 'do the right thing' – as Australian PM says 'enough is enough'
Julian Assange's wife has called on Joe Biden to "do the right thing" and "drop the charges" as Thursday marks the fifth anniversary of her husband's imprisonment.
Wonka-inspired Glasgow chocolate experience to be recreated in LA
The infamous Willy Wonka-inspired chocolate experience in Glasgow - that left children in tears and prompted calls to the police - is to be recreated in Los Angeles.
Researcher: The quantum computer doesn't exist yet, but we are better understanding what problems it can solve
How do we know what a quantum computer is good for when it hasn't been built yet? That's what Ph.D. candidate Casper Gyurik investigated by combining two terms you often hear: quantum computing and machine learning.
Enhancing radiative cooling with aperture mirror structures
In a world where rising temperatures increase the demand for cooling, traditional air conditioning (AC) systems contribute significantly to global energy consumption. They also heat Earth overall: to cool down a certain volume of space (e.g., a room), AC systems
The paradoxical role of 'humanness' in aggression toward conversational agents
Virtual assistants, so-called chatbots, have become an integral part of many company websites and are playing an increasingly important corporate role. A study by TU Dresden published in the Journal of Management Information Systems has investigated whether errors made by
New model better predicts our daily travel choices
An EPFL engineer has developed a forecasting model that factors in not just our commuting habits, but also our activities during the day. Her flexible approach incorporates the idea of trade-offs in order to deliver more realistic predictions.
Judge rules queer teachers have a right to use their chosen pronouns in First Amendment victory
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Florida education officials must allow a transgender teacher to use she/her pronouns in school.The teacher, Katie Wood, along with a nonbinary teacher, AV Schwandes, filed a lawsuit late last year challenging Florida’s HB 1069.
Joe Biden & Kamala Harris launch new initiative targeting “critical” LGBTQ+ voters
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s reelection campaign has launched “Out for Biden-Harris,” a new national initiative focused on rallying LGBTQ+ voters.The initiative acknowledges the crucial role LGBTQ+ have played in previous electoral wins. “LGBTQ+ voters are a
SoCal will see spike in water rates, taxes to cover rising costs and conservation efforts
The Metropolitan Water District, which delivers imported water to Southern California, is raising rates and property taxes to cover rising costs.
Woman asked to remove breast prosthesis at airport
Realtán Ní Leannáin was asked to remove her artificial breast after it set off a new security scanner alarm.
How gang violence gripped a tourist haven
Ecuador used to be one of Latin America's safest countries but has struggled to cope with escalating violence.
The billionaire facing death over $44bn bank fraud
Truong My Lan started life as a market trader. Now, she is accused of stealing billions.
Floods and tornadoes cause damage in US Gulf states
Some regions of Louisiana and Alabama have been under tornado alert as storms hit the region.