The stock market saw a big jump recently. The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up by 450 points. This happened as talks to end a government shutdown were making progress. A government shutdown can make people nervous. It can make them worry about the economy. But when it looks like the shutdown wi
In a small village along the Niger River, about 90 miles from Timbuktu, a young woman's life was cut short. Mariame Cissé, a TikTok influencer, was known for her posts supporting Mali's army. She wasn't a soldier, but she often shared images of herself in military fatigues, gaining over 140, 000 fol
Jeff Goldblum, known for his iconic roles, has made a big change in his life. He stopped eating meat after working on the Wicked movies. This decision came after he and the director, Jon Chu, talked about animal cruelty in the films. Goldblum, now 73, shared this on a morning show. He said that work
A father and his daughter lost their lives in a plane crash while delivering aid to Jamaica. Alexander Wurm, a 53-year-old church leader, and his 22-year-old daughter, Serena, were on a mission to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Their plane, a Beechcraft King Air, crashed shortly after tak
In China, more and more elderly people are living alone in the countryside. This is a big deal because the country is getting older fast. One way these seniors are finding joy is through short video apps like Douyin. Researchers wanted to see how these apps affect their happiness and well-being. Th
Jaelan Phillips made a strong first impression with the Eagles. His standout performance against the Packers showed why the team was eager to have him. Phillips was all over the field, making key plays that helped secure a hard-fought victory. Phillips' impact was clear from the start. He disrupted
In a surprising turn of events, a Utah judge has thrown out the congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers. Instead, she chose a map that gives Democrats a better shot at winning a seat in the 2026 midterm elections. This decision comes after the judge found that the original map favored Republ
The New York Giants have made a big move. They let go of their head coach, Brian Daboll, after a tough season. The team is now 2-8, and this is the third year in a row they've had this kind of record. It's not looking good for them. The Giants lost a close game to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. They
Team USA is in a tough spot after losing the 2025 Ryder Cup. Jim Furyk, who helped out as a vice-captain, has some strong thoughts on what needs to change. First off, the team needs to take a good look at themselves. They were way behind early on, and even though they fought hard at the end, it was
The head of the BBC, Tim Davie, recently announced his departure. This comes after some big issues, like claims of bias and even a threat of legal action from former U. S. President Donald Trump. Despite the drama, Davie had good things to say about the BBC's journalists. He called them "incredibly
