The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is turning 99, and it’s getting a fresh look. This year, say goodbye to Popeye and Olive Oyl, who have taken a backseat to newer, more trendy characters. Down Central Park West, spectators will see a giant Labubu and the Demogorgon floating by. Labubu is a popular plush toy, while the Demogorgon is a fearsome demon from a well-known...
The UK government's recent budget has left many households feeling the pinch. Experts are saying that the amount of money people have to spend after taxes, called disposable income, is only going to grow by a tiny 0. 5% each year for the next five years. That's not great news for anyone trying to make ends meet. One big reason for this is that National Insurance, a ...
Two soldiers from West Virginia are in bad shape after a shooting near the White House. It happened around 2:15 p. m. on Wednesday. A man turned a corner, pulled out a gun, and started shooting. Other soldiers nearby heard the shots and quickly stopped the shooter. The White House was locked down for a while, but the lockdown was lifted around 5 p. m. President Trum...
Ohio is making waves in education with a new bill called the "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act. " This law lets teachers talk about how Christianity shaped American history. It passed in the House, with Republicans saying yes and Democrats saying no. The bill doesn't force schools to teach about religion. It just reminds teachers they can if they want to. It gives...
Missouri is joining the online sports betting scene, and BetMGM is ready to welcome new players with a generous offer. The platform is set to launch on December 1, and those who pre-register using the bonus code POSTBET can get up to $1, 600 in value. This includes a first bet on the house up to $1, 500 and an extra $100 just for signing up. To get started, users ne...
Malaysia's northern state of Perlis faced a tough time last week. Heavy rains turned the area into a giant water park, but not the fun kind. Roads became rivers, and homes turned into swimming pools. Over 7, 000 people had to leave their homes because of the floods. That's a lot of people needing a place to stay! Gon Qasim, a 73-year-old woman, and her husband were ...
A recent shooting in Washington, D. C. , left two National Guard members fighting for their lives. This event, while shocking to many, was not entirely unexpected by some. Members of the California National Guard, who were deployed earlier this year to support immigration enforcement, had expressed worries about their safety. One soldier, with six years of service, ...
In Washington, D. C. , a shocking event unfolded. Three people were hurt, including two National Guardsmen. The person responsible was quickly caught. This person was reportedly an Afghan national who came to the U. S. in 2021. The president spoke about this event. He called it a "crime against our nation. " He said it was an act of evil and hatred. He promised that...
A heated legal battle has erupted between a congressman and a government official. Rep. Eric Swalwell has taken legal action against Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Swalwell claims Pulte misused his authority to investigate mortgage records of prominent Democrats, including himself. The lawsuit alleges that Pulte dug into private mortgage...
Crypto has always been linked to anonymity, but things are changing. In 2025, user privacy is fading as new global laws demand identity checks for wallets and exchanges to fight money laundering. Advanced blockchain analysis tools now make every transaction traceable. Privacy is a hot topic in crypto. In October, the Ethereum Foundation launched its Privacy Cluster,...