A new study reveals something surprising about newborns. Scientists tested stool samples from 105 babies in their first three days of life. They found genes that help bacteria survive antibiotics. This means some babies already have bacteria in their guts that can resist common medicines. Previousl
The White House just announced that Donald Trump will read a Bible passage from the Oval Office this week, joining a public event called “America Reads The Bible. ” The chosen Scripture comes from 2 Chronicles 7:11-22, specifically verse 14, which says that if people turn away from their wrongdoings
Ukraine has been pushing for Europe to develop its own defense system against ballistic weapons, a move that highlights gaps in the continent’s current protection. While Ukraine fights to protect its power grid from Russian missile strikes, many European defenses fall short of stopping these high-sp
Thousands of left‑leaning activists met in Barcelona on the weekend to discuss ways to stop authoritarianism and win back voters moving right. The event drew over 6, 000 people from more than 40 countries and focused on ideas like changing the UN Security Council and taxing the wealthiest. Spain’s P
Kids’ films can be more than just fun. A new look shows that many of the stories we grew up with have clever ideas and deep feelings, even if they were made for families. The first film on the list is a classic that changed color movies forever and still feels fresh today. Next comes a recent
An 86-year-old French man recently made history by publicly apologizing for his family’s involvement in transatlantic slavery. His ancestors, shipowners in Nantes—a city once central to France’s slave trade—shipped thousands of enslaved Africans to the Caribbean and owned plantations. Now, he’s urgi
St. Louis may be known for its iconic arch and deep-fried foods, but its real claim to fame might be the people who grew up there and went on to leave a mark on the whole country. From scientists to artists, this city has produced individuals who didn’t just blend into the background. Take Chuck Ber
Columbia Public Schools has tapped Douglass High School Principal Eryca Neville to lead a new role focused on students who need learning options outside traditional classrooms. Neville steps into the executive director of alternative education position after nearly a decade as Douglass High’s top ad
Battery sizes in phones keep getting bigger, but Vivo just jumped way ahead. A tipster shared on Weibo in early 2026 that the company is testing a phone packing a 10, 000mAh battery—the biggest yet in a smartphone that still fits in your pocket. Most phones max out around 5, 000mAh, so this is a hug
Cyrano de Bergerac, a French writer of the 1600s, imagined rockets long before scientists or filmmakers did. In his 1657 story about a journey to the Moon, he described a machine that could lift a person into space by attaching fireworks to it. Although the idea was fanciful, he also tried to explai
