Every June, West Hollywood turns into a giant rainbow-colored party. In 2026, the city hosted its Pride Weekend from the 5th to the 7th. The main event was the parade on Sunday, where thousands took to Santa Monica Boulevard. Floats, bands, and performers danced down the street while crowds waved fl
Shanghai Disney Resort is throwing a big summer bash to celebrate its 10th birthday. From June 17 to August 31, the park is packed with extra nighttime fun, special shows, and themed activities. One highlight is the Magic Hour Upgrade Days, where the park stays open until 10:30 p. m. on 10 select ni
South Carolina voters will pick between two education leaders this summer to challenge the current state superintendent. Sylvia Wright, a former classroom teacher, is running for the Democratic spot for the first time. Lisa Ellis, who already held the party’s nomination in 2022, returns with her own
The U. S. military just changed how troops list their religion—and not everyone is happy. The Pentagon slimmed down the list of recognized faiths from over 200 to just 31. Now, soldiers can pick from major religions like Christianity or Islam, but smaller groups like Wicca, paganism, or even atheism
The U. S. Department of Defense recently tried to clean up a confusing system for tracking military members' faiths. For years, service members could pick from over 200 religious labels on their records. But when the Pentagon cut that list down to just 31, it left out the Mormon faith entirely. That
Over 130 British Labour politicians have signed a letter demanding the government halt trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Unlike past disputes, this push comes from inside the ruling party, creating tension between tradition and party loyalty. The lawmakers argue current policies aren'
Tensions between Iran and Israel have flared up again after overnight attacks. Iran points a finger at the U. S. , claiming Washington shares responsibility for the violence. According to an Iranian spokesperson, Israel’s actions in Lebanon—whether approved by the U. S. or not—aim to derail peace ef
Morgan Wallen's current U. S. tour hit some rough patches as it rolled through Pittsburgh and Denver. The singer's crew faced more than just typical concert headaches. In Pittsburgh, Wallen took things further by grabbing a security guard's phone during a show and hurling it across the stage. A fan
Northeast China grows a lot of corn—about a third of the country’s total. But the weather there has been getting more extreme. Scientists looked at 40 years of corn harvests, plant growth records, and weather data from local stations. Instead of blaming just rainfall or drought, they tested how heat
The two-year Treasury yield is climbing fast and could soon hit 5%, a level that usually makes investors nervous. Fast-moving tech stocks got a taste of that nervousness last week when chip shares plunged hard. The Nasdaq 100 lost nearly five percent in a single day, and funds that track semiconduct
