UNC basketball has been on the rise in the national rankings. After starting the 2025-26 season at their lowest preseason ranking in 20 years, they have moved up to No. 20 in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll. This improvement comes after a strong start to the season, including a victory over then-N
A new comet is making a close approach to Earth, but don't expect any alien visitors. Comet C/2025 V1 (Borisov) is not an interstellar object, despite some wild speculations. It was discovered by Gennadiy Borisov, who also found the second-ever interstellar object and another comet in 2019. The come
Nicolas Sarkozy, the former president of France, is back home after a short stay in prison. He was let out early because of an appeal. This all started when he was found guilty of taking money from Libya to fund his 2007 election campaign. The court said he can't leave France or talk to certain peop
The US is in for a chilly surprise this week. A wave of cold air from the Arctic is sweeping across the country. It's bringing snow, icy roads, and a big drop in temperatures. This sudden change is causing some unusual reactions, like iguanas falling from trees in Florida. The cold air is moving qu
The FDA has made a big change. They are asking drug companies to remove the strongest warnings from menopause hormone treatments. These warnings, called "black box" warnings, alert users to serious risks. The FDA looked at lots of studies and got advice from experts before making this decision. The
The Baltimore Ravens secured a 27-19 win against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, marking their third consecutive victory. Lamar Jackson, making his 100th regular-season start, played a crucial role in the team's success. His calm and strategic approach, especially in his second game back from injur
The Buffalo Bills are in a tough spot. They lost to the Miami Dolphins, dropping their record to 6-3. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and are now 8-2. This puts the Patriots ahead in the AFC East race. The Bills don't control their own fate anymore. They need the P
Matthew Stafford is on fire! He just made NFL history with his third straight game throwing four touchdowns and no interceptions. The Rams beat the 49ers 42-26, making it four wins in a row. Stafford is leading the league with 25 touchdown passes this season. He's been unstoppable lately, throwing 2
School shootings often grab headlines and spark fear. Many think they are a special kind of violence. The idea is that angry, suburban white boys target their classmates without reason. But is this really true? Recent studies suggest school shootings might not be so different from other gun violenc
DraftKings, a big name in sports betting, recently shared its third-quarter results. They weren't great. An expert, Jordan Bender, kept a positive rating on the company but admitted the betting part was a mess. He said it was "ugly. " That's not a good sign. The company spent more on promotions, bu
