In Florida's 2024 election, a ballot measure aimed at enshrining abortion rights in the state's constitution fell short. Known as Amendment 4, the proposal needed 60% voter approval to pass, but it didn't make the cut. This is a significant loss for reproductive rights advocates in a state that tend
This year, Chicago voters will do something new on their ballots: choose 10 members for the Chicago Board of Education. The board is tripling in size from seven to 21, and soon all members will be voted in by the people, not just picked by the mayor. Why the change? After years of pressure, state le
As Election Day approached, famous faces like Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, and Jon Bon Jovi showed up to support Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Pennsylvania was buzzing with star power, with Harris' rally in Pittsburgh featuring Cedric the Entertainer, Katy Perry, and Andra Day, while her Philad
You thought it was just water? Think again! Scientists in Miami have discovered that it’s raining something else too: chemicals that just won’t go away. They are called PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', because they stick around in the environment for a long time. These chemicals have been in use since
Did you know Skyrim, the game that started on Xbox 360 over a decade ago, is still very popular? Now, you can build your own Skyrim story with Mega Bloks! The new Alduin the World Eater set just came out and is already selling fast. Amazon is letting people order even if they're temporarily out of s
On the eve of Election Day, former President Donald Trump wrapped up his campaign tour in North Carolina. He rallied supporters at the J. S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh, joined by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Florida Senator Marco Rubio. This event was one of several stops Trump made on
Hey there! By Monday, forecasters expect a new tropical storm to form in the Caribbean. They're predicting it'll hit Jamaica and the Cayman Islands with heavy rain first. Then, it could strengthen into a hurricane and head towards Cuba. From there, it might bring more rain to the US Gulf coast, espe
Former President Trump recently held a rally in Pennsylvania, just two days before the election. He spoke about the need for bulletproof glass for protection and made a joke about reporters being shot. Trump also expressed concerns about election fairness, suggesting that he only loses if there is c
NASA has decided to let us join in the excitement of their next SpaceX mission to the International Space Station. You can watch the launch live from the comfort of your home. On Monday, SpaceX will blast off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, carrying essential supplies and unique experiments to
Bitcoin is flirting with a new record high, but the U. S. election might put a temporary hold on that. In October, Bitcoin closed above $70, 000 for the first time since March, but it's been struggling to stay there. The focus now is on the U. S. presidential election. Investors are worried that the
