A major change is coming to Pittsburgh’s North Side. Next week, a $740 million project will start turning an old, empty parking lot into a lively entertainment area. The ceremony kicks off at 1 p. m. on Monday and will last until 3 p. m. at 929 Beaver Ave. in the Chateau neighborhood. The project, called Esplanade, will bring a lot of new things to the area. Think a...
A recent court filing has brought to light some shocking claims against Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram. It's alleged that Meta had a policy allowing sex traffickers to post harmful content up to 16 times before their accounts were suspended. This is just one of many accusations in a lawsuit that claims Meta, along with other tech giants like Google, ...
Chicago's Loop is buzzing with holiday events, but can it keep up with the competition? This weekend alone, there are over 20, 000 seats up for grabs at various shows and performances. From Billy Corgan's "A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness" to the Chicago Philharmonic's "Home for the Holidays, " there's something for everyone. But with so many options, wi...
Lilly Williamson, a senior at Lake City High School, has a clear vision for her future. She wants to be a nurse, inspired by her own experiences with medical care. At just seven years old, she faced a serious bacterial infection called mastoiditis, which led to multiple surgeries. This tough time in her life made her look up to her doctor, who she now wants to be lik...
Oregon State University has a new head coach, and his name is JaMarcus Shephard. This move comes after the school decided to part ways with Trent Bray, following a rough start to the season. Shephard brings a lot to the table. He was an assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator at Alabama. There, he worked with some talented players, like Ryan Williams and Ge...
ChatGPT recently celebrated its third birthday, and it's clear that this AI tool has become a significant part of daily life for many, especially Gen Z. It's not just a chatbot anymore; it's evolving into a go-to assistant for various tasks, including travel planning. This shift is making waves in the travel industry, where AI is moving from being a behind-the-scenes...
In a city where skyscrapers are the norm, Hong Kong has always known the risk of high-rise fires. But the recent blaze at the Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po district has brought this fear to life in the worst way possible. This fire, which started on Wednesday afternoon, quickly spread to seven buildings, making it the deadliest in Hong Kong's modern history. By T...
Thanksgiving Day is here, but the stock market doesn't stop for holidays. Let's look at some big news from today. Toyota is seeing more cars sold in the U. S. October 2025 was a good month for them. This is great news for the company. Microsoft is putting money into solar projects in Mexico, Brazil, and Spain. They want to be more eco-friendly and help out local a...
Hong Kong is wrapping up its search and rescue efforts after a devastating fire ripped through a large apartment building. This tragic event has left at least 94 people dead and many more missing. The fire, which started on Friday, destroyed the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, a district in the northern part of the city. The complex, home to over 4, 600 peo...
A recent shooting in Washington, D. C. , has sparked a heated debate about immigration policies. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is an Afghan national who entered the U. S. in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome. This program was created by President Joe Biden to help Afghans who had worked with the U. S. government during the war in Afghanistan. Lakanwal was gra...