The first weekend of 2025 kicked off with a bang, raking in $105M in total ticket sales, a 22% increase from last year's $85. 9M. The top movie was Mufasa, which earned $24. 5M in its third week. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 followed closely with $20. 7M. Despite the strong start, these numbers are still fa
Kicking off the year, former President Jimmy Carter, who rose from being a peanut farmer to leading the country and then devoted his life to humanitarian work, passed away at 100. It was a somber start to 2025. In New Orleans, a terrorist attack claimed 14 lives and injured over 30, leading to the p
Ever wondered how colors and how they're arranged around us can mess up our counting? Researchers looked into this by playing with different color setups - single colors, some variety, and lots of variety. They also mixed up how these colors were placed, either clumped together or scattered about. W
"A federal judge has given New York City the go-ahead to start charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan’s busiest areas. This decision comes after New Jersey tried to stop the new tolling program before it began. The plan, known as congestion pricing, is set to launch on Sunday. Janno Lieber, the chi
Suicide is a serious problem among adolescents worldwide, and researchers are looking into why some teens might be more at risk than others. One factor that's been getting a lot of attention is internet addiction. Up until now, not many studies have really delved into how much excessive internet use
When a scandal erupts in Hollywood, it's not just about the main actors. It's a web of publicists, lawyers, and agencies that get dragged into the mess. Let's take a look at who's involved in the recent drama. First off, there's Blake Lively. She's the one who sparked the controversy with her compl
Imagine you're using an iPhone and never having to worry about battery life again. That might be a reality with the upcoming iPhone 18 series. Rumors hint at major battery improvements, possibly including foldable models. But when will this big tech upgrade happen? Let's break it down. The iPhone 1
The mysterious explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas has puzzled investigators. This unusual event, which happened on New Year's Day, involved Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old decorated military veteran from Colorado. Livelsberger, a Green Beret on lea
On a recent Thursday, President Biden recognized several Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal for their contributions to the country. Among them was former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo. ), who was celebrated for her time in Congress and her role on the House committee that probed the January 6,
Imagine this: a 28-year-old surfer vanished while riding waves at Granites Beach, a popular spot in South Australia. This wasn't just a sudden disappearance; witnesses reported seeing a shark attack. The beach is known for shark sightings, and just last year, someone else was killed by a white shark
