A teacher's life changed forever when a young student brought a gun to school. Abigail Zwerner, a former educator in Virginia, shared her harrowing experience in court. She described feeling like she was dying or already in heaven after being shot by a 6-year-old boy. The bullet is still inside her
Billie Eilish made a splash at the WSJ. Innovator Awards, not just for her music but for her big heart. She raised over $11. 5 million through her tour, all going to help people who don't have enough to eat and to fight climate change. That's a lot of money, and she's using it to make the world a be
Tech stocks took a hit, but not all news was bad. Meta and Microsoft, both big names, saw their shares drop despite good earnings reports. Meta's stock fell hard, but some see this as a chance to buy low. Meanwhile, Microsoft's stock also dipped, but there's hope it will bounce back. The Federal Re
Microsoft's stock took a hit recently, and one big reason is the Xbox division's poor sales. The latest report showed a 30% drop in Xbox console sales compared to last year. This isn't surprising, as Xbox has been struggling against its rivals, Sony and Nintendo, for a while now. The Xbox Series X|
Germany has taken a significant step to support Holocaust survivors. They have promised over $1 billion to help these survivors live comfortably in their own homes. This is the biggest amount ever given for this purpose. The money will be used to take care of elderly survivors, many of whom are in t
Alphabet just had a massive quarter, raking in over $100 billion for the first time ever. This huge jump is thanks to AI, which is now a big part of everything they do. From search and ads to cloud services and YouTube, AI is making things better and bringing in more money. Search is getting smarte
Bitcoin and Ethereum have been on a bit of a slide lately. In the past month, Bitcoin has dropped around 5%, and Ethereum has fallen about 8%. This isn't just a small dip; it's part of a bigger trend. So, what's going on? Well, it seems like U. S. investors are taking a step back. They're not as ex
Cyclone Montha recently hit India's eastern coast, causing significant damage. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, flooding farms, roads, and buildings in Andhra Pradesh. The damage is estimated at nearly 53 billion rupees, which is about $603 million. The farm sector was hit the hardest,
Russell Crowe is back in the ring, but this time it's not for gladiators. He's stepping into the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) with his new movie, "Beast in Me. " This isn't just any action flick. It's a story about a retired MMA champ who gets pulled back into the violent world he left behind.
A fresh drama series is brewing in Africa, focusing on the thrilling world of e-sports. This new show, called "Respawn, " is set to highlight the competitive gaming scene in both Cape Town and Lagos. The production is being handled by Sonepa Studios, a new Nigerian production company, in collaborati
