In 1981, Walker Percy wrote an editorial about the possibility of a human life amendment. He noted that the scientific proof of abortion ending a human life was clear. Yet, he warned those supporting legal abortion that they wouldn't have it both ways—they'd be told what they were doing. Today, it s
Ever wondered what it takes to bring global peace? Well, it seems like the answer lies in the efforts of Japan's Nihon Hidankyo. This incredible group was recently awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their tireless work towards a nuclear-free world. Established in 1956 by survivors of the atomic
A fisherman in Florida had a wild night at sea after his boat broke down during Hurricane Milton. He spent the night clinging to an ice box in 25-foot waves, nearly 30 miles off the coast! The U.S. Coast Guard swooped in and saved him with a helicopter on Thursday. The strong winds and giant waves m
Former President Donald Trump is making a stop in Aurora, Colorado, to talk about immigration. This is the first time either presidential campaign has visited Colorado ahead of the November election. Colorado usually votes Democratic. Trump has been saying immigrants are causing trouble in smaller c
Imagine this: a teenager from San Ramon, California, steps up to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit 2024. That teenager was Adya Gupta, and she wasn't just any speaker—she was one of the youngest there! Adya was picked to talk about her nonprofit, Impactt Kids, which he
California has been a front-runner in combating climate change, from banning new gasoline cars to suing big oil companies. But now, there's a new worry: carbon capture projects. These projects aim to capture and store carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial sites. Yet, many experts agree thi
This election season, several states are letting voters decide on new tax rules. Some states want to give childcare centers a tax break, while others hope to fight inflation by raising the minimum wage or removing taxes on daily purchases. Missouri, for instance, might exempt childcare facilities fr
A United Nations-backed panel has come out with some strong words against Israel. They say that Israel is wrecking Gaza's health care system with deliberate attacks. Both sides, Israel and the Palestinians, have been accused of torturing people. The panel was set up by the U.N. Human Rights Council
Ever wondered who the world considers the most handsome men? A facial cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Julian De Silva, used the ancient Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty to find out. This ratio is said to be the perfect measure of physical beauty. With new computer mapping techniques, De Silva analyzed faces to se
In Arizona, the Senate debate between Republican Kari Lake and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego was anything but boring. The candidates traded jabs from the start, with Gallego questioning Lake's honesty and Lake accusing Gallego of failing his district. They clashed over border control, abortion, and
