Morez Johnson Jr. isn’t just another 20-year-old basketball player. At 6’9”, he dominates the court with rebounding skills that feel like they belong to a seasoned pro. But what makes him stand out isn’t just his height or his stats—it’s the story behind his rise. Born in Illinois, he grew up in a t
In a typical college class, students often leave with polite thanks for the lecture that just ended. This semester’s classes are different; after discussions about digital misinformation and political lawsuits, students leave with comments like “That was depressing” or a sarcastic “Another uplifting
Museums worldwide have faced a string of bold thefts recently, including a brazen robbery in Italy where thieves took works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse in a single night. Experts say these crimes aren’t as clever as movies make them seem—they’re often just quick break-ins with little planning.
The study looks at ways to make historic buildings in Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia greener. Instead of tearing them down or rebuilding, the researchers test “retrofitting” – adding new materials that come from plants and other renewable sources. First, the team measures how much energy a buildi
Born in 2005 in Los Angeles, JuJu Watkins wasn’t just any young athlete—she stood out early. By age seven, she was already dominating park league games against much older players, showing skills far beyond her years. Her journey wasn’t just about talent, though. Growing up in Watts, a neighborhood w
Madina Okot’s story isn’t just about basketball—it’s about breaking barriers. Born in Mumias, Kenya, in 2004, she grew up in a family of farmers, far from the flashy courts of American colleges. Yet, by 2024, she had already led her team to victory in the 3×3 Africa Cup and earned MVP honors during
This April, Northwest Indiana offers a mix of theater, music, and Polish traditions worth checking out. A local theater group is preparing a spring musical called "The Legend of Georgia McBride, " which flips gender roles as a struggling man turns into a drag queen to pay the bills. Auditions were o
The New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival turns Albuquerque into a playground of medieval make-believe twice in late March and early April. Kids roam around hunting colorful eggs while adults sip mead-like drinks and watch armored warriors clash in scripted battles. The event isn’t just about fanta
A group of rare books that once guided missionaries to China have finally made their way back to Italy. These volumes, dating from the 1500s and filled with early scientific ideas about stars, bodies, and machines, were kept in a large Jesuit archive in Rome. Between 1999 and 2002, about forty of th
The debate over putting the Bible back into classrooms has grown louder. Some people say it is only a Christian push and that other religions should be added too. They even suggest putting the Quran, the Satanic Bible or Egyptian prayers on school speakers. This argument ignores what history and the
