Graham Platner, a 41-year-old military veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U. S. Senate. He wants to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. But first, he has to get through the Democratic primary. That includes facing off against Gov. Janet Mills and others. Lately, Platner's ca
The U. S. is paying close attention to Venezuela. There are reports that some officials have already chosen targets, like military sites, as part of a plan to tackle drug trafficking. However, opinions vary on whether a decision to strike has been made. Last week, President Trump made a statement t
In the world of NFL betting, numbers are king. A special model has been cooking up predictions for Week 9 games. This isn't just any model—it's one that digs deep into every play of every game. It looks at how teams perform on offense and defense. Then, it tweaks those numbers based on who they're p
Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised serious concerns about a recent decision to include cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans. She believes this could put people's savings at risk. Warren thinks crypto markets are not well-regulated and could be dangerous for those saving for retirement. She
Michael Saylor, the big boss at Strategy, recently talked about the tough challenges Bitcoin and companies like his are facing. He thinks the main problem is that old-school banks and credit rating agencies don't see Bitcoin as real money. This is a big deal because it makes it hard for companies to
In Cameroon, things are heating up after a recent election. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a key opposition figure, revealed that soldiers who support him have taken him to a safe place. This might mean that the army is divided, which is a big deal. Tchiroma had been stuck in his home in Garoua since the el
Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, is currently running for re-election. He has chosen to keep quiet about one of his biggest cases: the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. In 2024, Bragg's office accused Trump of falsifying business records, leading to a guilty verdict. However
A professor at Brigham Young University (BYU) decided to make the school's 150th birthday extra memorable. Instead of a regular party, he used science to blow out candles on a giant birthday cake. This wasn't just any science, though. It was a special technique called time reversal acoustics. This m
The United States and the Philippines have teamed up to create a new military group. This group will work together to boost their military skills and teamwork, especially in the South China Sea. The idea came up during a chat between the US defense leader Pete Hegseth and the Philippines' defense ch
Halloween is a time when celebrities have fun dressing up as their favorite stars. This year, many famous people chose to honor iconic figures with their costumes. Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts dressed as Serena Williams and Kendrick Lamar, showing their love for sports and music. Paris Hilton went a
