On October 14, 2024, three U.S.-based economists won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. The winners, Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson from MIT, along with James Robinson from the University of Chicago, were recognized for their work on how institutions shape a country's wealth. Their research exp
Ever wondered why some countries are wealthy while others struggle with poverty? Three professors from the US, including two born in the UK, have just won the Nobel Prize in Economics for figuring out part of the answer. They found that the political and economic systems set up by colonisers hundred
On Saturday, a man was taken into custody near a Donald Trump campaign rally in California. Authorities found him with a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine, which are all illegal in the state. The man, identified as Vem Miller, was able to get through the first security perimete
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo experienced an unexpected accident during her final Melbourne concert on the Australian leg of her Guts tour. In front of around 14,000 fans at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, the 21-year-old singer fell through a hole in the stage while performing. This incident happened when s
Did you spot something unusual in the sky last night? Many people in California saw a flash, which was actually a comet named Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. This comet is currently around 70 million kilometers away from Earth. Scientists say it's best to look towards the western sky just after sunset for the ne
Last week, a handful of men involved in a massive cannabis theft ring pleaded guilty in Santa Cruz County. The case, dubbed "Operation Sticky Fingers" by the California Attorney General's Office, saw 24 people charged across nine counties. Over nine months, these individuals were accused of breaking
The California Science Center is celebrating a big achievement: the new home for space shuttle Endeavour has hit a new high! On Thursday, three steel beams were raised nearly 200 feet in the air to top off the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. This puts the center closer to its goal of being finis
Former President Donald Trump made a bold appearance at a massive rally in Coachella, California, on Saturday. The event was held outdoors under scorching temperatures, with many supporters braving the heat. Trump took the stage to criticize California's liberal leaders and pitch his vision for the
Tensions between Iran and Israel are at an all-time high, with no signs of easing up. Recently, Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel, prompted by Israel's actions against Iran-backed groups. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that Iran would do whatever it takes to protect
Why would a former president, seeking re-election, visit a state where he's almost guaranteed to lose? That's the question on many minds as Donald Trump heads to Coachella, California. This desert city, known for its music festival, might not seem like an obvious choice for a campaign stop. But ther
