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Global betwork concept using NASA maps. Fotograzia | Moments | Getty ImagesAs competition with China intensifies, the US government is turning to the Peace Corps, the linchpin of US soft power and diplomacy, to expand its global influence in artificial intelligence. The White House on Friday announced a “Tech Corps” initiative within the Peace Corps aimed at advancing U.S. AI abroad and helping partner nations deploy cutting-edge systems.The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. government agency that sends American volunteers overseas to support community development projects such as education, health, agriculture, and economic growth.The new Tech Corps will be structured…
The U.S. government has called on Americans in several Mexican states to shelter in place, including the popular vacation spots of Jalisco, Baja California and Quintana Roo, as violence erupts across the United States following the death of cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. Airports are operating normally, but some domestic and international flights have been canceled in Guadelajara and Puerto Vallarta. Widespread road closures have also hampered airline operations, and all taxi and ride-sharing services have been suspended in Puerto Vallarta. If you are currently in an affected area of Mexico, you should follow guidance from the U.S.…
Most people have a relatively consistent wake-up time. Laura Vanderkam, author and time management expert, says that most people don’t set a specific bedtime, which may be the reason they feel like they don’t have enough free time during the day.The logic goes like this: Without consistent sleep habits, most people are more productive but have a harder time staying focused all day, every day. Without consistent focus, your to-do list will grow and you’ll be scrambling to get things done. And when you rush, you make mistakes. The time you intended to save ends up being spent going back…
Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet and others earn 2026 BAFTA nominationsCameras are officially rolling for BAFTA 2026. In fact, the red carpet has officially begun for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards, which opened on February 22nd at the Southbank Center in London, England. And as usual, Hollywood’s biggest stars crossed the pond to show off their best fashion looks. Take Teyana Taylor, for example. After all, the One Battle After Another star, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Alan Cumming-hosted ceremony, stunned in a dramatic Burberry dress. The trench coat-inspired look featured a…
The Transportation Security Administration announced Sunday that pre-screening lanes at airports are operational, hours after the Department of Homeland Security announced that express security checkpoints were temporarily suspended due to the partial government shutdown.Travel industry leaders said they received little warning about the changes to PreCheck, a program that allows its 20 million pre-screened members to get through airport security faster than the standard lane. Industry officials spoke with Homeland Security officials over the past few hours and expressed alarm at the sudden decision, the people said.”At this time, TSA PreCheck continues to operate and there are no changes for…
Ten years after the couple made headlines after a nude video with former Miss Teen USA Kari Ann Peniche surfaced online, Dane addressed the scandal in a rare interview. “I think a lot about the answers I gave, and looking back now, was it a mistake? Absolutely not,” she told Glamor, who previously described the incident as a mistake. “Three consenting adults, one of whom is my wife? I didn’t do anything wrong.” He added that previous comments were “likely to refer to the drug use alluded to in the video.” “And was it a mistake? Again, I don’t necessarily…
Parenting demands are at their peak. The same goes for parental stress. According to a 2023 American Psychological Association survey of 3,185 adults, nearly half (48%) of parents said they were “overwhelmed by stress most days.” Three in five people said that stress makes it hard for them to concentrate, and 62% said that no one understands how stressed they are. As a psychologist and co-author of Parents Have Feelings, Too, I’ve spent more than a decade working with parents who are dealing with the emotional strain of raising young children. Some people try to suppress their feelings. Some people…
Why Timothée Chalamet apologized for Kylie Jenner’s ‘grumpy’ birthday behaviorTimothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s romance reigns supreme at BAFTA 2026. Actor Marty Supreme was happy with his longtime girlfriend at the British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards ceremony held in London on February 22nd, when he was nominated for Best Actor for his performance as Marty Moser in the sports drama. While Timothy, 30, walked the red carpet solo in an all-black bespoke Givenchy ensemble, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, who wore a bejeweled vintage Thierry Mugler dress for the ceremony, joined him inside Southbank Center’s Royal…
Morsa Images | Digital Vision | Getty ImagesThere are certain items in a homebuyer’s closing costs that are causing conflict in the mortgage industry. It’s a fee for lenders to check a borrower’s creditworthiness.Fees typically in the tens or hundreds of dollars are only a fraction of what buyers pay when a home purchase is completed, but their costs have risen sharply in recent years. Costs could rise by an average of 40% to 50% in 2026, according to a Dec. 12 letter from the Mortgage Bankers Association to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte.The industry group called on…
Jennifer Lopez shares what her kids Max and Emme really think about her career (Exclusive)Jennifer Lopez is making waves as she celebrates her children’s latest milestones. The “All I Have” singer wrote a heartfelt note to her twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony to wish them a happy 18th birthday, and reflected on how motherhood has turned her life around. “When I held you as toddlers, I can honestly say it felt like I was holding two angels sent directly from heaven,” she wrote in a Feb. 22 Instagram post along with a video featuring highlights of the…