World leaders are scratching their heads over a new US peace plan for Ukraine. They say it leans too much toward Russia and needs a serious tweak. The plan was a surprise to many, especially since it was put together without much input from Ukraine or its European allies. The main worry? The plan suggests Ukraine give up some land, stop aiming for NATO membership, a...
The musical sequel "For Good" has taken the box office by storm. It earned an impressive $68. 6 million on its opening day, with early screenings giving it a strong start. This puts it on course for a massive $151. 5 million opening weekend, making it the second-biggest opening ever for Universal, just behind "Jurassic World. " Early screenings gave "For Good" a sig...
A strange object named 3I/ATLAS has been making waves in the astronomy world. Recent images captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show a fuzzy white ball zooming past Mars. This object is special because it's from another star system, not our own. The images were taken from about 19 million miles away. They show a cloud of dust and ice around the object, wh...
In a shocking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with a surge in school abductions, with the latest attack targeting a Catholic institution in the Niger state. Over 300 students and 12 teachers were taken from St. Mary's School in the remote Papiri community. This number was revised after a thorough verification process, revealing that 88 more students were capture...
Brazil's top court made a bold move, ordering the arrest of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro. This happened after a judge suspected Bolsonaro might try to flee the country before starting a 27-year prison term for allegedly trying to overthrow the government. The judge, Alexandre de Moraes, pointed out that Bolsonaro's ankle monitor, which he had to wear because he was c...
Tatiana Schlossberg, a member of the well-known Kennedy family, has shared some tough news. She's only 35 years old and has been told she has just one year left to live. This comes after she was diagnosed with a serious type of cancer called acute myeloid leukemia. Tatiana found out about her illness after having her baby in May 2024. Doctors noticed something was o...
College football's Week 13 is not packed with thrilling matchups. Some of this is due to conferences being too big, others are taking a break, and the SEC is playing easy teams. Out of the top 10 teams, three aren't playing, two face much weaker opponents, and three are favorites by a huge margin. Still, there are some important games that could affect who makes it ...
The weather in DC is playing a game of hide and seek this weekend. Saturday started with clouds and rain, but by afternoon, the sun decided to show up. The rain was light, just a little sprinkle here and there, adding up to about a quarter-inch overnight. As the day goes on, the clouds will take a break, and the wind will stay calm, blowing gently from the north. Te...
Weekend weather in Massachusetts is shaping up to be a mix of rain, cold, and possibly even some snow. It all starts with light rain on Saturday morning. This rain won't be heavy, with most areas seeing less than a quarter of an inch. The South Coast, around Hyannis and New Bedford, might get the most rain, but it still won't be a lot. By noon or 1 p. m. , the rain ...
Donovan Mitchell is not one to forget a loss, especially one that ended his team's season. The Cavs' star player made that clear when he faced the Indiana Pacers again, the team that had knocked them out of the playoffs earlier that year. Mitchell's determination to win was evident in every play, every shot, and every defensive stop. He wanted to prove a point, to sh...