The United States is actively working to end the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump has sent envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is engaging with Ukrainian officials. Trump hinted at a future meeting with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only after significant progres...
Microsoft is stepping up its game in the clean energy sector. They just announced new solar power deals in Mexico, Brazil, and Spain. This isn't just about cutting carbon emissions. It's also about helping local communities grow. In Latin America, Microsoft teamed up with Powertrust. Together, they plan to build 270 MW of solar power over the next four years. These ...
A daring thief in San Francisco pulled off a bold robbery. The thief pretended to be a delivery person. They broke into a home and stole $11 million in cryptocurrency. The thief also took the homeowner's phone and laptop. This all happened early in the morning on a Saturday. The thief tied up the homeowner with duct tape. They used a gun to scare the victim. Police ...
People often move differently when they are in a hurry. A new study looked at how rushing affects the way someone jumps on one leg. The researchers compared jumps done at a relaxed pace with jumps done quickly, under a time limit. When people had to jump fast, they did not bend their hips or knees as much. This led to a greater force on the ground and less time in t...
A recent legal decision in Georgia has put an end to a high-profile case involving former President Donald Trump. The case, which accused Trump and 18 others of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, has been dismissed. The dismissal came after the new prosecutor in charge, Pete Skandalakis, decided that pursuing the case would take too long and wouldn't serve...
Frank Ragnow, the Detroit Lions' former center, is making a comeback. This news comes after Coach Dan Campbell had said that Ragnow's return was unlikely. The Lions shared a photo of Ragnow running out of the tunnel at Ford Field, confirming the news. Ragnow, who is only 29 years old, was a first-round pick in 2018 and has played in 96 regular-season games. The Lion...
Dancing with the Stars is back and better than ever. The show, inspired by the British series Strictly Come Dancing, just had its most-watched finale since 2016. Robert Irwin and Witney Carson won the competition, but the real victory was the show's ratings. The finale drew in 9. 24 million viewers, which is a big deal. It's the highest number of viewers since 2016 ...
A young woman lost her life, and a man is fighting for his life after a shark encounter at a secluded beach in New South Wales. The incident unfolded early Thursday morning at Crowdy Bay, a spot known for its natural beauty and isolation, about 300 kilometers north of Sydney. Witnesses rushed to help the pair before paramedics arrived, but the woman did not survive....
In recent elections, Democrats saw victories in various states, but the party's path forward isn't clear. Centrist candidates won in some places, while more progressive ones triumphed elsewhere. This mix of outcomes has led to predictions about the party's future strategy. Jason Palmer, a former presidential candidate and co-founder of TOGETHER! , believes the Democ...
New York City is at a crossroads. The outgoing city comptroller, Brad Lander, is pushing for a major shift in how the city's pension funds are managed. He wants to move away from BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, due to concerns about climate change. This is a big deal because BlackRock manages a huge chunk of the city's retirement money, about $42. 3 bil...