New York City's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade is back, bringing joy and excitement to the streets of Manhattan. This year, the parade features new giant balloons of Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man, along with floats showcasing Labubu and Lego. The event starts on the Upper West Side and makes its way to Macy’s Herald Square on 34th Street. The weather is a bit chilly, w...
A Faberge egg, known as the Winter Egg, is about to hit the auction block. It's expected to fetch over $26 million. This isn't just any egg. It's a rare piece of history, made for Russia's royal family before the revolution. The egg is small, about 4 inches tall. But it's packed with detail. It's made of rock crystal and covered in tiny diamonds and platinum snowfla...
In a surprising discovery, scientists have found evidence of small lightning strikes on Mars. These tiny sparks were picked up by the microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover. The sounds were recorded during dust storms and dust devils, with 55 instances documented over two Martian years. These electrical discharges are similar to static electricity on Earth and were ...
In a troubling event, Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinian men in the West Bank, even though the men seemed to be surrendering. Videos of the incident show the men coming out of a garage with their hands up, showing they weren't armed. They were then ordered to the ground, kicked, and forced back into the garage. Later, more gunshots were heard, and the men...
A man now accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D. C. , once fought in Afghanistan as part of a controversial paramilitary group. This group, known as a “Zero Unit, ” worked closely with the C. I. A. and was notorious for its harsh tactics. Human rights groups even labeled them “death squads. ” The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, grew up in a ...
The Trump administration has decided to take a closer look at all green cards given to immigrants from specific countries. This decision comes after a recent shooting involving two National Guard members near the White House. The suspect in this case is an Afghan national who arrived in the U. S. in 2021. The list of countries under scrutiny includes Afghanistan, Cu...
In a thrilling football match, the Dallas Cowboys managed to keep their playoff dreams alive. They did this by beating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28. The game was intense and full of surprises. The Chiefs started strong. They scored first and looked like they were in control. But the Cowboys didn't give up. They fought back and took the lead. The game went back and f...
A recent incident involving a National Guard shooting has brought attention to the Afghan refugee program in the U. S. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is one of about 76, 000 Afghans who came to the U. S. after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. This program, called Operation Allies Welcome, started after the U. S. left Afghanistan in 2021. Some people, like Pres...
Thanksgiving this year wasn't just about turkey and pie. It was also about AI creating funny and realistic family photos. People used AI to make pictures of themselves eating with famous people. For example, someone made a picture of RFK Jr. eating Brussels sprouts and cranberries with Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. , and Elon Musk. Another picture showed Alex Jones ...
The people of St. Vincent have spoken, and change is in the air. After 25 years, the New Democratic Party (NDP) has made a big comeback, winning the 2025 elections. Their leader, Dr. Godwin Friday, is set to become the island's next prime minister. This win is a big deal. It means the end of a long era under former Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves. The NDP secured 11 ...