Virginia Tech is making some big changes to its sports programs. The university wants to spend more money and set up a new system. This could make the school's sports teams more competitive. The plan is to have a new leader for the football team. This person would be like a general manager in pro s
Over 1, 800 film professionals have pledged not to work with Israeli film institutions. They believe these institutions are involved in what they call "genocide and apartheid" against Palestinians. This pledge, which started with 1, 200 signatories, now includes big names like Emma Stone and James S
In a significant move, France has returned three skulls to Madagascar, a gesture that has been a long time coming. These skulls, taken during the colonial era, include one believed to be that of King Toera, who was executed by French troops. The handover took place in late August at the French cultu
In Ethiopia, a skin disease called localized cutaneous leishmaniasis (LCL) is quite common but often overlooked. Two main treatments are used: injections of a medicine called sodium stibogluconate (SSG) and a freezing method known as cryotherapy. Both treatments can be quite painful, but not much re
In August 2025, a screenshot went viral online. It claimed to show California Governor Gavin Newsom's press office responding to Bed Bath & Beyond's announcement. The screenshot said the press office posted a rude message with an expletive and "BYE" on X (formerly Twitter). Many people believed it a
A 7-month-old boy, Emmanuel Haro, has been missing since mid-August, and his parents, Jake and Rebecca Haro, are now behind bars, accused of murder. The story took a dark turn when inconsistencies in the mother's account raised red flags. Rebecca initially claimed she was attacked by a stranger whi
In the early 1900s, a scientist named Trofim Lysenko had some odd ideas. He thought he could teach plants to grow in winter by soaking them in cold water. He also believed that if you treated crops right, they could thrive anywhere, even in places like Siberia. These ideas were not based on solid sc
In a surprising turn of events, Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed to a security arrangement for Ukraine that mirrors NATO's Article 5. This shift was revealed by a U. S. official after a recent summit between Putin and Trump. The agreement suggests that the U. S. and its European allies could off
Australia's decision to cancel the visa of an Israeli lawmaker has sparked a debate about free speech and political views. Simcha Rothman, a member of the Israeli parliament, was supposed to visit Australia this month. He is known for his strong opinions against a Palestinian state and supports Isra
California is facing a serious reading crisis. Many students are struggling to read at grade level. A new bill, AB 1454, could change how reading is taught in the state. This bill focuses on evidence-based reading instruction. It includes phonics and vocabulary. This method is different from the who
