On Election Day, voters across the U. S. weighed in on a variety of issues, with some states deciding on controversial topics like marijuana and voting rights. Florida missed the mark on legalizing recreational marijuana, despite a hefty campaign backed by the state's largest medical marijuana opera
Russian forces have been making small gains along a vast front line in the ongoing war with Ukraine. According to the latest reports from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian troops have moved south and southeast of Pokrovsk, a crucial logistics hub in the Donetsk region. Videos and geo
On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up her campaign in Philadelphia, changing her tune from 'we will win' to focus on being the underdog. Her speech was light on policy details but heavy with enthusiasm, reminding supporters that every vote counts in what could be a very close race. Harr
You might not think of Southeast Asia as a big player in the trade war between the U. S. and China. But the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been quietly making gains. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says ASEAN has been strengthening its trade and investment links with both c
In the heart of Los Angeles, nine recent immigrants from diverse backgrounds took the Oath of Allegiance, becoming American citizens just in time for the 2024 presidential election. These new citizens, hailing from countries like Taiwan, France, and Venezuela, share a common goal: to cast their vote
More than four centuries after her death, the tale of Elizabeth Báthory, often dubbed the “Blood Countess, ” remains shrouded in mystery. From her castle in Čachtice, Slovakia, rumors spun around Báthory's cruelty, claiming she killed hundreds of young women and bathed in their blood. But did she re
Ever wondered how cannabis makes you feel "high"? Let's dive into the science behind it. Your body naturally produces cannabinoids, similar to what's found in marijuana. One of these, called anandamide, acts as a neurotransmitter, sending messages between nerve cells. These messages impact areas of
In Memphis, Tenn. , a man named Cleotha Abston pleaded guilty to the awful crime of kidnapping and murdering billionaire heiress and teacher Eliza Fletcher. This shocking event happened in September 2022, during her early morning jog. Eliza, a 34-year-old kindergarten teacher and mother of two, van
Meet Melanie Ray, a mom who wanted to make a difference for kids like her daughter, Victoria. Victoria has Down syndrome and autism, and Melanie saw a need for a safe space where kids with special needs could have fun and make friends. So, she started Victoria's Place in 2018. At Victoria's Place,
On October 25, 2024, SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts safely returned to Earth, but one of them had to be hospitalized as a precaution. The group, which included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, had spent a remarkable
