UK 16-Year-Old Stuns at Prom in Full Drag Hoping to Inspire LGBTQ People
In a dazzling display of courage, glitter, and unapologetic authenticity, 16-year-old Alfie Smith – known on stage as ESME Doll – attended his high school prom in full Barbie-inspired drag, receiving overwhelming support from students, teachers, and even icons of the drag world. Strutting into the Orchard School Bristol promContinue Reading
The Megabill Is a Disaster for Children
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Republicans in Congress have approved President Traitor 47’s sweeping tax and domestic policy bill that will ramp up spending on immigration enforcement and make deep cuts to social safety net programs, with major ramifications for children andContinue Reading
Joey Chestnut versus Usain Bolt? Debate over who would win challenge goes viral
In a race between Joey Chestnut and Usain Bolt, who could eat a hot dog then run a 100-meter dash faster, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
What difference has BRICS made on the world stage?
The bloc of nations has expanded and aims to reform what it calls a Western-led global order., The bloc of nations has expanded and aims to reform what it calls a Western-led global order. The 17th BRICS summit is being held in Brazil, again aiming to balance Western economic powerContinue Reading
Children’s toys in rubble as Israel strikes Gaza clinic shelter
Children’s toys were found in the rubble after an Israeli strike on a Gaza clinic killed several people., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis InvestigationsContinue Reading
Packet is the Linux App You Didn’t Know You Needed for Fast Android File Transfers
Most file sharing today takes place through cloud services, but that’s not always necessary. Local file transfers are still relevant, letting people send files directly between devices on the same network without involving a nosy middleman (a server, in this case). Instead of uploading confidential documents on WhatsApp and callingContinue Reading
Elaphe unveils Sonic X in-wheel motor platform for high-performance EVs
Elaphe Propulsion Technologies has announced its new Sonic X in-wheel electric motor platform, designed for high-performance battery-electric and hybrid vehicle architectures with limited onboard space. The Sonic X system adds up to 300 kW peak (200 kW continuous) power per wheel with an additional weight of only 25 kg (55Continue Reading
BASF starts up black mass plant for battery recycling in Germany
German chemical company BASF has started the commercial operation of its battery black mass recycling plant in Schwarzheide, Germany. The facility has an annual processing capacity of up to 15,000 tons of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and production scrap. This is equivalent to 40,000 electric vehicle batteries per year. The blackContinue Reading
GPD MicroPC 2: Souped-Up Successor to the OG Pocket PC
Everything receives a sequel eventually, and so it is so for the GPD MicroPC. A souped-up, second-gen successor to the small, serial-port-packing original goes on sale this summer. It boasts a bigger, brighter screen that rotates, a beefier Intel-based processor, faster storage and a slew of more capable ports –Continue Reading
Apple tries get €500M EU fine tossed
The iMaker’s fight with European regulators continues Apple is on the hook for a €500 million (US $587 million) anti-steering fine in the EU, so it’s reportedly doing what any profit-driven enterprise in such a position would do: Appealing.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Ordnance Survey digs deep to prevent costly cable strikes
Digital map of subterranean infrastructure promised in 2021 set to launch by year end Ordnance Survey, the UK’s official map maker, is seeking a tech supplier to help it obtain and manage data from utilities companies for a project that aims to avoid damage to subterranean infrastructure, which costs aroundContinue Reading
Republican Votes for Budget After Dumping Medicaid-Related Stock
GOP Representative Robert Bresnahan voted for The Traitor’s budget on Thursday, conveniently after he dumped his shares of stock in a Medicaid provider. The Pennsylvania representative sold his Centene stock in May, just one week before he voted “yes” on an early House version of the budget bill that crippledContinue Reading
Aphantasia: Why Some People Can’t ‘See’ Mental Images
An estimated 1 to 4% of people have aphantasia, a condition where they don’t experience mental imagery or a ‘mind’s eye.’ Neuroscience research into people with aphantasia is now revealing how imagination works and demonstrating the sweeping variety in our subjective experiences. Correction: February 10, 2025 Joel Pearson is aContinue Reading