The Predator franchise took a bold turn with "Badlands, " where the usual monster becomes the main character. Dek, a young Yautja, is sent to a deadly planet to hunt the seemingly unbeatable Kalisk. Along the way, he meets Thia, an android, and Bud, a cute but fierce creature. Dek learns that family and friendship matter more than proving himself to his harsh father....
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that kept same-sex marriage legal in the United States. This decision came after a lot of worry from LGBTQ advocates. They were scared the court might change its mind about same-sex marriage. The court did not take a case from Kim Davis. She is a former Kentucky county clerk. She refused to give marriage licenses to same-sex...
Plastic pollution is a big problem. Tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are everywhere. They come in different types, and each type acts differently in nature and can be harmful in different ways. Scientists have been trying to find a way to tell these different types of microplastics apart. This is important because knowing the type can help understand ho...
Kia is cooking up something big for 2027. They're giving their popular Telluride SUV a major makeover. This isn't just a facelift. It's a complete redesign. The new model is set to hit U. S. showrooms in early 2027. It's bigger, boxier, and more modern than the current one. The front now has a large grille with vertical headlights. The back looks sleek and stylish, r...
The U. S. military has recently conducted two more strikes in the Pacific, targeting boats they claim were involved in drug trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that six individuals were killed in these strikes, bringing the total number of deaths from such operations to 76. The strikes took place on Sunday in international waters, with each boat al...
The Trump administration faced another setback in its attempt to limit food stamp funding. A federal appeals court recently ruled against the administration's efforts to withhold full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision came as Congress worked to reopen the government, providing a bit of hope for millions of low-income Amer...
A new comet is making a close approach to Earth, but don't expect any alien visitors. Comet C/2025 V1 (Borisov) is not an interstellar object, despite some wild speculations. It was discovered by Gennadiy Borisov, who also found the second-ever interstellar object and another comet in 2019. The comet is interesting, but it's not an alien spacecraft, according to expe...
Kris Jenner, the famous momager of the Kardashian-Jenner family, celebrated her 70th birthday in style. The party was a star-studded affair, with guests like Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton, Oprah Winfrey, Vin Diesel, Adele, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle. The event took place at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Beverly Hills mansion and was planned by Mindy Weiss. Jenne...
The Supreme Court has decided to tackle a big question: Can states count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day? This isn't just about one state; it could change how elections work across the country. Mississippi is in the middle of this debate. The state allows mail-in ballots to be counted if they arrive within five business days after Election Day. But th...
A group of eight Democratic senators chose to end the government shutdown, which has left many Democrats upset. They feel like the deal did not achieve much on health care after 40 days of fighting. Some Democrats, like California's Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut, were not happy. They said the deal was not good for the party or its po...