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May 25 2026LIFESTYLE

Summer fun blooms in Redwood City with music and movies on the square

Redwood City’s downtown is getting ready to host a summer packed with entertainment for all ages. Starting May 29, the Courtyard Square will buzz with music every Friday evening. The season opener features a Santana tribute band, Carnaval, kicking things off with classic rock vibes. Through early Se

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May 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tekken 8’s newest fighter brings a different kind of challenge

The latest update for Tekken 8 introduces a guest fighter who couldn’t be more different from the usual crowd. Yujiro Hanma, nicknamed "The Ogre, " isn’t just another character with flashy tricks or supernatural abilities. Instead, his entire approach relies on raw physical power and decades of mart

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Nigeria’s President makes his bid for another term

Nigeria’s leader, Bola Tinubu, has officially announced he will run for a second term after easily beating a challenger in his party’s recent vote. The ruling party held its primary on Saturday, where Tinubu collected nearly 11 million votes compared to just 16, 500 for a little-known opponent named

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May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why SNL writers fib to celebrities about their hosting gigs

Pete Davidson and John Mulaney once had the awkward job of cushioning the egos of A-list celebrities who bombed on their first shot at hosting Saturday Night Live. During a Netflix comedy panel, Mulaney shared stories from his early days as an SNL writer—back when he was just 25 and fresh out of sta

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May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities turning another year older in May

May 23 marks another year for several well-known faces. Some famous names born on this date include comedian Drew Carey turning 68, singer-turned-director Ryan Coogler hitting 40 after winning an Oscar, and actress Melissa McBride clocking 61 years. Their birthdays join a mix of other stars from dif

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May 24 2026SCIENCE

New Lab-Grown Chicks Spark Debate on Bringing Back Extinct Birds

A biotech team recently announced they hatched live chicks using a 3D-printed shell instead of a natural one. The experiment used fertilized eggs placed into this artificial structure, which was designed to control oxygen flow like a real eggshell. While this sounds impressive, critics argue it’s ju

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May 24 2026SCIENCE

Breakthroughs and Doubts: Science Week Wrap-Up

A week in science brought a mix of bold claims and careful rethinking. A company working on reviving extinct species announced it successfully hatched chicken chicks using lab-made eggshells, a small step toward their bigger goals. Meanwhile, scientists launched a space mission to study Earth’s magn

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May 24 2026POLITICS

Can Trump still win against Iran?

Three months after launching strikes on Iran, the U. S. is stuck in a messy conflict with no clear winner in sight. While American forces hit Iranian military targets hard at first—destroying missiles, sinking ships, and taking out key leaders—Iran fought back in ways that hurt Trump’s plans. It blo

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May 24 2026POLITICS

Behind the Scenes of Iran Talks: What’s Really at Stake

Negotiators from the U. S. and Iran are making steady progress toward an agreement that could end months of conflict, according to recent statements. The goal? To stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons while ensuring its existing uranium stockpiles are managed safely. But the talks aren’t just ab

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May 24 2026CRIME

How Brazil's Power Theft is Powering a New Trend in Crime

In Rio de Janeiro, police stumbled upon an unusual setup: a makeshift crypto mining operation hidden in what looked like an empty building. Instead of paying for electricity, the group tapped into a nearby power line without permission. Thirty high-powered computers sat on simple shelves, surrounded

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