The skies are buzzing with news about Airbus A320 aircraft. A recent discovery has sent the aviation world into a bit of a stir. It turns out that intense solar radiation can mess with the flight control data. This isn't just a small issue; it's something that needs fixing right away. Airbus has asked airlines to update the software on their A320 planes. They're not...
Winter is here, and so are the germs. While cold and flu viruses are the usual suspects, norovirus is also making its presence felt. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that norovirus cases are on the rise, with about 14% of recent lab tests coming back positive. This is double the rate from just three months ago, and several states are alrea...
Measles, a highly contagious virus, is making a comeback worldwide. Despite a significant drop in deaths over the past two decades, recent outbreaks are revealing flaws in vaccination programs. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that while measles deaths have plummeted by 88% since 2000, the number of infections is rising. In 2024, there were about 11 millio...
A big winter storm is making its way across the U. S. just in time to mess up travel plans for millions of people after Thanksgiving. The storm is bringing a mix of snow, rain, and cold weather, making things tricky for those heading out for Black Friday shopping or trying to get home from their holiday trips. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm war...
President Donald Trump has announced that he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of Honduras. Hernandez was found guilty in 2024 of serious crimes related to drugs and weapons. He was given a long prison sentence of 45 years. Trump said on social media that he made this decision because he believes Hernandez was treated unfairly. Hernandez was o...
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a stunning display of nature's magic. This light show happens when particles from the sun mix with Earth's magnetic field. When these charged particles crash into electrons, they create photons, which are tiny bits of light. This process is what makes the sky light up in beautiful greens and pinks. Seeing t...
Alabama is home to a wide range of colleges and universities. This includes public and private institutions, as well as historically Black colleges and universities. The state boasts over 60 higher education institutions. The average acceptance rate across all of these schools is about 71%. The cost of earning a college degree in Alabama is around $20, 889. 04. The ...
Russia recently faced a significant setback when it failed to secure a seat on the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) governing council. This is not the first time Russia has encountered such a hurdle. Earlier in September, it also failed to gain enough support for a position on the United Nations aviation agency's governing council. These repe...
A recent court filing has brought to light some shocking claims against Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram. It's alleged that Meta had a policy allowing sex traffickers to post harmful content up to 16 times before their accounts were suspended. This is just one of many accusations in a lawsuit that claims Meta, along with other tech giants like Google, ...
In a surprising turn of events, prosecutors in Northern Ireland have decided to drop charges against two young Romanian boys. These boys were accused of a serious crime that led to violent protests and attacks on immigrants. The case involved an alleged assault on a teenage girl in Ballymena, a town not far from Belfast. The boys, who were just 14 at the time, have b...