Long ago, in the early days of the United States, voting wasn't a quiet, private affair. The first presidential elections, held from 1788 to 1789, involved only white men shouting out their candidates' names publicly. This method, known as viva voce or voice voting, was the norm for nearly half a ce
China has kicked off major military drills around Taiwan, calling it a “stern warning” against the island's independence push. Taiwan's Defense Ministry condemned the exercises as “unreasonable provocation.” The drills, dubbed Joint Sword-2024B, involve China’s army, navy, air force, and rocket forc
China staged military drills near Taiwan as a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent speech. The drills, named "Joint Sword-2024B," involved different branches of the Chinese military. They were conducted around the north, south, and east of the island. The goal was to test their join
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
On Monday, Asian shares took an upward leap, with Chinese stocks soaring over 1% after the finance minister hinted at more economic support. While U.S. futures remained steady and oil prices dipped, investors worldwide held their breath for more details on China's new stimulus plan. Experts believe
China's Ministry of Finance recently held a press briefing, highlighting its focus on resolving local government debt issues rather than providing the economic stimulus markets were hoping for. Finance Minister Lan Fo'an outlined four key measures to support local governments in managing debt risks.
Have you been enjoying the clear skies lately? Well, there's another fantastic celestial event waiting for you! A huge comet is making a rare appearance in the Triad sky. This comet, known as C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas, has a massive head, about two miles wide, and a tail that could stretch over 18
In San Diego, a rare comet called Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS made an appearance in the night sky on Saturday. This isn't just any comet; it's a once-in-a-lifetime event, as it orbits the sun only once every 80,000 years. NASA says it will be visible to the naked eye for several weeks in October, with t
The Cincinnati Bengals are having a tough season, with a 1-4 record despite some impressive games. They lost to the Baltimore Ravens last week in overtime, which was their third overtime loss this season. Many people think they've been unlucky, but their coaching staff has also made some questionabl
Imagine this: a scientist wins a big prize for something incredible they did. But right after, they say, "Hey, be careful! This thing we made could cause trouble." That's what happened with Geoffrey Hinton, a famous computer scientist who just won the Nobel Prize for his work on machine learning, al
