Lizzie Borden's name is famous. She's the woman who may have killed her parents with an axe. But what if this happened today? Would it be a big deal on TV shows like "Dateline"? Would podcasts talk about it all the time? The story of Lizzie Borden is a big part of American history. In 1892, she was accused of killing her father and stepmother. She was found not guil...
Sean Kenney, a master LEGO builder, has created an amazing exhibit called Brick Planet. It's on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. This exhibit features over 1. 5 million LEGO bricks. They form detailed scenes from different ecosystems around the world. The exhibit opened on November 14 and will be there until May 3, 2026. Bridget Chalifour, the curat...
The UK's Labour Party has a new deputy leader, Lucy Powell. She won the vote against Bridget Phillipson, but only 17% of members showed up to vote. Powell wants the party to focus more on its left-wing values instead of trying to appeal to voters who like right-wing ideas. Powell believes Labour should not try to compete with right-wing parties on issues like immigr...
The New York City Ballet's fall gala was a dazzling display of fashion and drama. Stars like Sarah Jessica Parker and Mick Jagger strutted their stuff on the red carpet, while the dancers chose to stay backstage. The event was a mix of glamour and tension, with the dancers boycotting the pre-show festivities due to contract negotiations. The dancers, represented by ...
Titus Welliver, known for his roles in Bosch and Ozark, is set to star in a new crime series called The Westies. This show, which will be exclusive to MGM+, has recently added two more actors to its already impressive cast. Sarah Bolger, famous for her role in Mayans M. C. , and Stanley Morgan, known for The Sandman, have joined the team. The Westies is created by C...
The government's recent change of heart on welfare reforms has put a wrench in the works for future spending decisions. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson didn't promise to eliminate the two-child benefit limit, saying it would be expensive. She did say the government is looking at all options to help families in need. The two-child benefit cap affects about 1. ...
In Richland County, a unique opportunity is opening doors for students. They are getting a firsthand look at the work of coroners. They are learning about forensic science and death investigation. This is all thanks to the Richland County Coroner Cadet Program. This program is not your typical classroom experience. It is a two-week intensive training session. S...
In the vast world of the internet, strange and remarkable stories still manage to capture attention. Recently, a video of identical twins from Queensland, Australia, went viral. Bridgette and Paula Powers, known as the Twinnies, spoke in perfect sync during an interview. This wasn't their first brush with fame, though. The twins have been well-known in Australia ...
The UK's political climate is shifting, and it's clear that views on trans rights are part of this change. The UK Supreme Court recently ruled that a woman, in the context of equalities law, is defined by biological sex. This ruling has sparked a lot of conversation, especially among politicians. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been in the spotlight. In the p...
The U. S. ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink, has chosen to leave her post sooner than expected. This news comes from three different sources and was confirmed by the State Department. Brink has been in her role for three years, which is quite a long time to serve in a war zone. The spokesperson for the State Department mentioned that the war has lasted far too lon...