NASA's Artemis 1 mission recently gave scientists a surprise they hadn't counted on. The Orion spacecraft's heat shield got way hotter than anyone thought it would while flying back from space. Now, scientists are busy figuring out what went wrong. They're running tests and checks to make sure futur
Next week's elections might face a unique challenge: bad weather. Voters in three crucial states—Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona—could be hit by snow and rain. These states are closely watched because they often decide who wins the presidential race. Early forecasts suggest that the northern areas
Robinhood has made a splash in the political prediction market, allowing users to trade contracts on who will win the 2024 presidential election: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. From 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. ET, qualified U. S. citizens can jump into the game, but there's a limit of 5, 000 contracts per us
New York state has seen a significant drop in population, with nearly 1% of its residents moving out in 2023. That's around 180, 000 people leaving, making it the state with the most outmigration this year. While this number is lower than 2022's 244, 000, it shows the ongoing trend of people moving
Recently, Iowa reported a death from Lassa fever, a disease similar to Ebola. The patient, from eastern Iowa, had traveled back from West Africa. State health officials assured that the risk of spreading the virus in Iowa is very low. Health workers are investigating and monitoring the situation, en
Recently, Israel's parliament voted to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This agency has been crucial for millions of Palestinians who depend on it for vital services. They might lose access to education, food, healthcare, and more if this ban comes into
Recently, Ukraine's military intelligence reported spotting North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region, close to Ukraine. This region has seen ongoing military activity since Ukraine's incursion in August. The Ukrainian intelligence service mentioned that these troops, numbering around 12, 000 a
NASA launched a spacecraft named Europa Clipper on Oct. 14, 2022, aiming to investigate Jupiter's moon Europa. This frozen world might be home to hidden oceans and conditions suitable for life. But before it can explore Europa, the spacecraft has to travel an astounding 1. 8 billion miles (2. 9 bill
Rodolfo Franklin, better known as DJ Clark Kent, has passed away at the age of 58. He was a renowned figure in the hip-hop world, known for his impressive career as a producer and DJ. Born in Panama, Kent's journey began in the late 1980s when he became the DJ for Brooklyn rapper Dana Dane. His brea
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently hinted at the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. He was reacting to satellite images shared by South Korea's intelligence service, showing soldiers in Russian territory. Putin acknowledged the images, saying, "If there are images, they reflect someth
