Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Navy to look into Senator Mark Kelly's recent video message to troops. The request comes after Hegseth accused Kelly of wrongly wearing his military medals and claimed the video was part of a political scheme. The Navy has until December 10 to finish its
Riverside's Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is gearing up for its annual "Festival of Lights, " a beloved event that transforms downtown Riverside into a winter wonderland. This year, the festival kicks off the weekend before Thanksgiving, marking a shift from its previous start date. The celebration will f
The Ritz Theatre in downtown Elizabeth is more than just a venue; it's a community hub that brings people together. The Castros, a father-son duo, have transformed this historic theater into a place where music, sports, and culture collide. Imagine giant screens broadcasting the World Cup, concerts
Smell books have been around since the 1970s, but not many people have studied how they change as kids grow up. These books mix words, pictures, and smells to make reading more fun. A recent study looked at 334 of these books to see how the smells and words change for different ages. For little kid
New England is known for its harsh winters and strong teams. The Patriots, a team that has become a symbol of both, are introducing a new uniform. This uniform is called the nor'easter. It is a deep blue color. It looks like a storm. It is meant to show the power of New England's winter storms. The
Data can tell us a lot. But how can we make it more engaging? One way is through sound. This is called sonification. It turns data into sound. But most sonification tools are not interactive. They don't let users play around with the sounds in real-time. That's a problem because interaction can help
The Philadelphia U. S. Mint is about to make history by producing its final circulating penny. This decision comes after President Trump signed off on ending the 1-cent coin due to rising production costs. Making a penny now costs nearly 4 cents, which doesn't make sense economically. Pennies have
Jennifer Lopez is set to be celebrated at The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment gala in December. This event, held at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, brings together top industry leaders and VIPs to recognize outstanding women in entertainment. Lopez will receive the Equity in Entertainmen
In the UK, authorities are digging deep to see if a man accused of trying to kill 10 people on a train to London is also behind other violent acts that happened the day before. This man, Anthony Williams, a 32-year-old from Peterborough, is now facing serious charges for these attacks. On Saturday
Wars are not just about who has the biggest guns. They are also about what people believe in and how much they are willing to fight for those beliefs. This idea is explored using a concept called the Devoted Actor Framework (DAF). It looks at why people are ready to fight and even die for their grou
