Imagine if we had a world where every country worked together for peace and progress. That's what the United Nations (UN) aims to do. Back on Oct. 24, 1945, the UN officially started its mission after 29 countries gave the green light and agreed on its rules, known as the Charter of the United Natio
Imagine finding a treasure that hasn't seen the light of day for nearly 1, 000 years! That's exactly what happened to Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, along with five other amateur metal detectorists, in the Chew Valley area near Bristol, England. They discovered a massive stash of 2, 584 silver coins d
Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves
Last month, Boeing workers walked off the job with a clear demand: they want their pensions back. In 2013, Boeing froze the traditional pension plan to keep production in Seattle, claiming it was too expensive. But now, workers are feeling the squeeze and aren't giving in. They recently rejected Boe
In a surprising turn of events, a radio station in Krakow, Poland, has ditched human journalists for AI-generated presenters. The station, OFF Radio Krakow, announced its new AI hosts this week, aiming to connect with younger listeners. These virtual characters will discuss cultural, artistic, and s
Turkey's defense minister said the country struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second straight day. These strikes followed a deadly attack on the capital's main defense company. The attack claimed the lives of five people and injured several others. Turkish officials b
You might be surprised to learn that a medication designed to help control blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes could also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. That’s what a recent study by Case Western Reserve University suggests. The drug in question is called Ozempic, w
Imagine stepping back in time to the age of dinosaurs. In Colorado, paleontologists have found the fossils of a new mammal species that lived around 70 to 75 million years ago. This creature, named Heleocola piceanus, was an opossum-like animal related to today's marsupials. The discovery is excitin
Every September, parents snap photos of their kids eager to start school. But for children on the autism spectrum, like my son Ben, school can be a daily challenge. Ben's journey started in preschool, where he seemed to dread going. His doctor said it was just a phase, but I knew it was more. Ben w
The iPad Mini 8 might be the next Apple device to get an OLED screen, just like the recent iPad Pro models. This switch from mini-LED could happen due to the success of the iPad Pro lineup. However, it's not clear if the same dual-stack tandem technology used in Pro models will be included. This adv
