In a shocking case that highlights the dangers of extreme cultural clashes, a young woman's life was cut short by her own family. Ryan Al Najjar, an 18-year-old Syrian woman living in the Netherlands, was allegedly killed by her father and two brothers because they disapproved of her lifestyle. The
Cynthia Erivo's brave act of protecting Ariana Grande from an aggressive fan has sparked a wave of online criticism. The incident, which occurred during the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore, saw Erivo swiftly intervening and shielding Grande from the unexpected confrontation. However, instead
People today are less trusting of religion than they used to be. This isn't just about recent scandals or bad news. It's been happening for a long time. Back in 1973, only 16% of Americans had little trust in religion. But by 2024, that number jumped to 35%. This drop in trust isn't just about reli
In a New York courtroom, a man named Luigi Mangione is fighting to keep certain evidence out of his upcoming murder trial. The evidence in question includes a handgun and a notebook. Prosecutors believe these items connect Mangione to the killing of a top executive from UnitedHealthcare. Mangione's
After a brief Thanksgiving break, high school athletics kicked back into gear with basketball and wrestling taking center stage. The Phenom Hoops' 8th annual Hoops & Dreams Showcase, sponsored by Lucas-Moore Realty, brought together 14 teams from the Fayetteville area for a two-day event packed with
Hollywood has a secret rule. It's not written down, but it's clear. Animated sci-fi films are a no-go. This is what Alex Woo found out. He's a director. He worked on big names like Pixar and Cartoon Network. His film, "In Your Dreams, " took almost ten years to make. He says it's easier to make fant
Rejection is a part of life. It happens everywhere, from online forums to job applications. But how it's handled can make a big difference. A recent study looked at how people react when they're rejected on an online forum called Stack Overflow. The study found that people were more likely to come b
Multiple myeloma is a tough cancer to beat. It's sneaky, it comes back often, and it gets resistant to treatments. But in the last 20 years, scientists have been working hard to find new ways to fight it. They've come up with some pretty cool stuff. There are new drugs that target specific parts of
Airbus has been working hard to fix a software issue in its A320 planes. This problem came to light after a JetBlue A320 had a sudden drop in altitude, possibly due to solar flares. The fix involved updating the software that controls the plane's nose angle. Many airlines around the world had to qu
This holiday season, local stages are buzzing with creative takes on classic tunes and stories. Instead of the usual performances, artists are mixing things up to bring new life to familiar favorites. Take, for instance, the Andean folk music scene. A group called Border CrosSing is putting on a sh
