With October here, the spooky season is right around the corner. A new list has recently been released detailing and ranking some of the world’s most haunted roads. A spot in New Jersey is near the top of that list. Clinton Road in West Milford ranks as the most haunted road in the U.S. and…

A study published on Tuesday, Oct. 1, found that black-colored plastics may contain concerning levels of a toxic flame retardant that could be leaching in through the recycling process. The study, done by environmental advocacy group Toxic-Free Future, found the highest levels of the toxic chemical in costume jewelry kids often wear when dressing up…

President Biden has authorized an unprecedented $567 million defense aid package for Taiwan, marking a significant escalation in U.S. support for the self-ruled island. China has intensified its military activities around Taiwan, featuring long-range missile tests, frequent incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone, and a recent provocative intercontinental ballistic missile launch. These actions have prompted…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, just signed two bills into law meant to protect the earnings of children and teenagers involved in creating online content. The New York Times reported that some young influencers can make between $10,000 and $20,000 per post. One of the legislation’s biggest supporters is singer Demi Lovato. She recently went…

A lot is going on behind closed doors at OpenAI. Longtime Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati announced she is leaving the company, with two other veteran executives following her out the door. Within hours, it came out that CEO Sam Altman is working to restructure the company into a for-profit endeavor, eliminating the nonprofit arm’s…

TikTok removed accounts linked to Russian state media outlets for allegedly engaging in covert influence operations ahead of the U.S. election. TikTok previously restricted the Russian state media accounts’ visibility in the European Union and United Kingdom. The social media company cited violations of community guidelines, particularly the ban on deceptive behavior. TikTok defined these…

Doctors sounded the alarm about a dangerous trend that is not new but resurfaced under a new name. They said they’re seeing a rise in kids using Galaxy Gas as a recreational drug. Galaxy Gas is a brand of nitrous oxide that is intended for use only in whipped cream chargers and dispensers, according to…

In a recent digital privacy survey, Elon Musk’s platform X, formerly known as Twitter, ranked last among major tech companies in terms of public trust. The data revealed that only 28% of Americans said they trust X — a figure equal to the percentage of respondents who trust the U.S. government. Other tech giants, such…

What began as an April Fool’s joke is now actually happening in New York City. The Empire State Building announced on Wednesday, Sept. 16, that it will in fact host the “World’s Highest Rainforest Cafe.” The famous restaurant will be swinging by the New York City skyscraper’s 86th-Floor Observatory from Oct. 3 through Oct. 6.…

A growing number of Americans are turning to TikTok for news consumption, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis. Since 2020, the platform has experienced the fastest growth among social media sites, with users reporting they scroll for news rather than for entertainment. In just four years, the percentage of adults who say they…