The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is turning 99, and it’s getting a fresh look. This year, say goodbye to Popeye and Olive Oyl, who have taken a backseat to newer, more trendy characters. Down Central Park West, spectators will see a giant Labubu and the Demogorgon floating by. Labubu is a popular plush toy, while the Demogorgon is a fearsome demon from a well-known...
Putin seems to be playing a waiting game with the U. S. peace plan for Ukraine. He's not saying no, but he's not saying yes either. Analysts think he believes he can wait until Ukraine gives in to his demands. Putin's team has been sending mixed signals. They say the U. S. plan could be a starting point, but they haven't talked about it in detail. Meanwhile, Russia ...
In a shocking turn of events, a shark attack at Crowdy Bay National Park in Australia left one person dead and another seriously injured. This happened early in the morning while they were swimming. The beach, known for its camping, fishing, and hiking, is now closed. This is not the first time a shark attack has happened in this area. The man who survived was quick...
The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are set to clash on Thanksgiving Day, 2025, in a game that could shake up the NFC North division. Both teams are fighting for a top spot, with the Packers holding a 7-3-1 record and the Lions close behind at 7-4. The Chicago Bears are leading the division, but with tough games ahead, every win counts, especially within the divi...
Two soldiers from West Virginia are in bad shape after a shooting near the White House. It happened around 2:15 p. m. on Wednesday. A man turned a corner, pulled out a gun, and started shooting. Other soldiers nearby heard the shots and quickly stopped the shooter. The White House was locked down for a while, but the lockdown was lifted around 5 p. m. President Trum...
In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have named a new leader, General Horta N’Ta, after a sudden power grab. This move follows a tense presidential election, with the military now in charge for the next year. Before this, N’Ta was the army's top official and a close friend of the now-removed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Embaló's location is still a mystery. He told French ...
New tax laws might change how Americans give to charity. The changes could make the wealthy give less and encourage middle-class folks to give more. But will it work? The tax bill passed in July has some big changes. It lowers the tax benefit for top earners from 37% to 35%. This could mean $4. 1 billion to $6. 1 billion less in donations each year. The bill also li...
In the midst of war, a young life was tragically cut short. Adriana, a 12-year-old girl from western Ukraine, passed away nine days after a Russian strike hit her family's apartment building. Her mother did not survive the initial attack, and her sister remains hospitalized. The mayor of Ternopil, Serhii Nadal, shared his condolences, stating that Adriana is now in a...
In sub-Saharan Africa, young women and girls face many challenges due to social and gender norms. A recent study looked at different ways to improve their health and lives. The focus was on using entertainment media to change these norms. The study reviewed 35 articles about 24 different projects in 15 countries. These projects aimed to tackle issues like sexual hea...
Ever wonder why some people are better at controlling how hard they grip things? A recent study looked into this. It turns out, people get better at matching how hard they intend to squeeze with how hard they actually squeeze when they get feedback. But not everyone improves the same way. The study had 49 young men squeeze a grip tool at different strengths. They di...