ACTION

Advertisement
Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China Practices Island Invasion – What’s the Deal?

This week, China’s military staged huge war games around Taiwan, causing lots of worry. Troops did drills by sea, land, and air, even using one of China’s aircraft carriers. Taiwan's government said China should respect their democracy and stop these scare tactics. The drills were a reply to Taiwan’

reading time less than a minute
Oct 18 2024FINANCE

China's Economy: Struggling, but Stimulated

Have you ever wondered what happens when a huge economy like China's starts to slow down? Well, it's a big deal, and it's happening right now. China's economy is growing at its slowest pace in months. This is because of problems like a crashing property market, people not buying much, and prices goi

reading time less than a minute
Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's Tech Chief Says: Adapt or Leave

Matt Garman, the boss at Amazon Web Services, has a clear message for workers who aren't excited about Amazon's new office policy: find a new job. In a recent meeting, Garman told employees that if they're not comfortable with the five-day workweek in the office, they should look elsewhere. He belie

reading time less than a minute
Oct 18 2024SPORTS

Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Celebrates Guardians’ Big Win

Cleveland was buzzing after the Guardians' thrilling win over the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who hails from Cleveland Heights, was one of the many excited fans. He took to social media to share his joy, using fire emojis to emphasize his excitement. Travis Kelce w

reading time less than a minute
Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

AWS Boss: Office Work Boosts Innovation, Most Staff Agree

Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman recently discussed the company's new return-to-office (RTO) policy in an all-hands meeting. He believes that working remotely makes it challenging to innovate and collaborate effectively. Garman shared that nine out of ten employees he's talked to are enthus

reading time less than a minute
Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Texas AG Targets Dallas Doctor Over Teen Trans Care

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is making waves by suing a Dallas pediatrician, Dr. May Lau. He says she's breaking state law by giving hormone treatments to teens trying to transition their gender. Paxton claims these treatments are harmful and irreversible. The law he's using, SB 14, was passed

reading time less than a minute
Oct 18 2024LIFESTYLE

Why Minnesotans Should Mix It Up for Halloween

It's no secret that trunk-or-treat events are a hit with parents who want a safe, convenient way to get their kids loads of candy. But let's not forget about another group that could really use some Halloween cheer: the elderly. Life in their golden years isn't always as sunny as it sounds. Many sen

reading time less than a minute
Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's CEO: Love the Office or Leave

Amazon's top boss at AWS, Matt Garman, has some advice for employees who aren't keen on the new 5-days-a-week office policy starting in January: find a new job. At a recent meeting, he said that nine out of ten workers he's talked to are happy with this change. Garman believes that in-person interac

reading time less than a minute
Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Texas AG Takes On Doctor for Transgender Care to Minors

In a fresh twist, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a Dallas doctor, Dr. May Chi Lau. The suit claims she provided hormone replacement therapy to 21 minors for gender transition between October 2023 and August. Texas has a law, Senate Bill 14, that bans such treatments fo

reading time less than a minute
Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Mystery Shrouds Death of Ex-One Direction Star

The sudden death of 31-year-old Liam Payne, formerly of One Direction, has left fans and authorities puzzled. Prosecutors in Argentina, where Payne was staying, have hinted at drug involvement due to the disarray in his hotel room. On Wednesday, Payne was found dead in the courtyard of Casa Sur Hote

reading time less than a minute