By Lexx Thornton As the group of Buddhist monks enters the heart of metro Atlanta, their 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” has transformed from a quiet pilgrimage into a massive community event. Here is more information on the monks’ journey, the story behind
Written By Lexx Thornton Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has issued an administrative order mandating an immediate pause on residential evictions and water service shutoffs in response to the looming federal lapse in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding. The federal funding suspension threatens to leave approximately 42 million Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Atlanta
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Written By Lexx Thornton The current government shutdown began after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement on a stopgap spending bill, coming at a time of political friction over healthcare spending and President Donald Trump’s actions. The deadlock has resulted in hundreds of thousands of federal workers being indefinitely furloughed or required to
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Written By Lexx Thornton A leading food scientist at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is part of a team that has received the most competitive grant offered by the National Institutes of Health to investigate whether plant-rich diets can become the newest weapon in the fight against cardiovascular disease. Shengmin Sang, Ph.D., Distinguished
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Written By Lexx Thornton The proliferation of advanced artificial intelligence tools is enabling a surge in white-collar fraud, with employees increasingly using AI image generators from companies like Google and OpenAI to create and submit sophisticated fake expense receipts, according to a recent report by the Financial Times. The new technology has rapidly created a
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Written By Lexx Thornton Microsoft Teams is introducing a new location-tracking feature that is sparking serious concerns among remote and hybrid workers. The update, set to roll out in December 2025, allows Teams to automatically detect and update a user’s work location based on their connection to the office Wi-Fi network. This development, detailed in
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Written By Lexx Thornton China’s Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has enacted a new law requiring social media influencers to possess verified professional qualifications before posting content on sensitive subjects like medicine, law, education, and finance. The regulation, which took effect on Saturday, aims to combat online misinformation and fraud. Influencers must now prove their
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Written By Lexx Thornton Gov. Jeff Landry signed an emergency order Friday to extend food assistance benefits through November for Louisiana’s most vulnerable residents — including children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities — amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The declaration ensures that these groups continue receiving aid while other Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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Written By Lexx Thornton The WNBA collective bargaining agreement expires in 10 days. Minnesota Lynx All-Star forward Napheesa Collier, who serves as the WNBPA vice president, says the players have prioritized “two main points” — increased revenue sharing and salary structures — during negotiations. NBA commissioner Adam Silver was asked about progress toward a deal
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Written by Lexx Thornton The Barack Obama Presidential Center is set to open in Spring 2026 on Chicago’s South Side, an honorary hometown for the former president. The Obama Foundation recently announced the latest progress on the sprawling, 19-acre campus on October 20, including sharing a virtual preview and construction footage. Former President Obama envisions
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Written By Lexx Thornton With the Federal Government mired in a contentious shutdown, the stakes for this year’s midterm elections have reached a critical high—and early voting is happening now in many states. This is a crucial period when every voice must be heard to determine the future course of Congress. A government shutdown throws
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