In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have taken control, announcing their move on state TV. This happened just days after a national election, with reports of gunfire near the presidential palace. The president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, told French media that he had been removed from power and arrested. The soldiers' spokesperson, Dinis N’Tchama, said they acted because they fou...
Gen Z is taking the lead in Black Friday shopping, while older generations prefer to wait until closer to Christmas. This trend is highlighted in a recent survey, which shows that 40% of Gen Z and 32% of millennials plan to do most of their holiday shopping on Black Friday. The allure of Black Friday for younger shoppers is likely due to the exciting deals and social...
The U. S. government has decided to charge foreign visitors more to enter national parks. This change is part of a plan to make sure Americans pay less while visitors from other countries help cover the costs of maintaining these parks. The idea is to use the extra money from these fees to improve the parks. This includes fixing up buildings, doing necessary repairs...
Last week, fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits, hinting that job cuts are still relatively low. The numbers dropped by 6, 000 to 216, 000, which is below what experts predicted. This data is a good way to check the health of the job market. However, the situation isn't all positive. The total number of people receiving jobless benefits went up to 1. 96 m...
The Kremlin is getting ready for a significant visit from U. S. representatives next week. Yury Ushakov, a key advisor to the Kremlin, revealed that there's a preliminary agreement for Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for the U. S. President, to travel to Moscow. It's also likely that Jared Kushner, another important figure, will join him. This visit is part of ongoing...
Robert Irwin, a 21-year-old conservationist, made history by winning "Dancing with the Stars" season 34 alongside his dance partner, Witney Carson. Despite a painful rib injury, Irwin and Carson managed to secure the Mirrorball trophy, beating out other talented finalist pairs like Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach, Jordan Chiles and ...
This year, turkey lovers might notice a difference in their Thanksgiving meal. The number of turkeys in the U. S. has dropped to a 40-year low. Why? Two big reasons: bird flu and another disease called avian metapneumovirus. These illnesses have made it harder for farmers to raise turkeys. Larry Doll, who runs Old Brick Farm near Detroit, was lucky. His farm didn't g...
Mars is full of surprises. The Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the red planet since 2021, recently made an unexpected discovery. Its microphone picked up signs of small lightning strikes caused by dust devils. These tiny electrical arcs, just a few centimeters long, were accompanied by audible shockwaves. This finding is a big deal because it provides di...
Bitcoin ETFs are making headlines, but not everyone agrees on what the numbers mean. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has been sliding, and people are talking about it. Some say the charts showing money leaving the ETF are wrong. Others say it's just a normal market move. Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, said a viral chart about IBIT was "w...
The NFL season is heating up, and all eyes are on the upcoming showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys. This isn't just any game; it's a clash of titans that has fans buzzing with excitement. The Chiefs and Cowboys are both coming off impressive wins. The Chiefs pulled off a thrilling overtime victory against the Indianapolis Colts, while the ...