Ever wondered what the smallest mammal on Earth looks like? Say hello to the Etruscan shrew, weighing just as much as a coin and fitting on a human finger! This tiny creature, native to the Mediterranean, has a big appetite. It eats up to eight times its body weight in food every day. But how did i
The Cleveland Guardians have done it again! They've taken down the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the AL Division Series, securing their spot in the AL Championship. Lane Thomas hit a grand slam, helping the Guardians win 7-3. This team has been full of surprises all season, with timely hitting and a b
The supernatural horror flick "Terrifier 3" made quite a splash on its opening day Friday, raking in nearly $8.2 million, according to The Numbers. This third installment of the Terrifier series is expected to bring in up to $17 million over its opening weekend. The film's distributor even reported
More than 400 7-Eleven stores across North America are closing their doors. The convenience store chain's parent company, Seven & I Holdings, announced this decision in a recent earnings report. The closures are due to several factors, including slow sales, decreased foot traffic, and the impact of
Back in 1975, President Gerald Ford tried to unite the country for its 200th birthday. Fast forward to 2026, and the next president, either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, will do the same. But how will they celebrate? With the World Cup and Olympics happening, the future president has a big sta
Transit systems are investing in new security measures to combat fare evasion, hoping to boost safety and attract more riders. One example is the MetroLink in the St. Louis area, which is installing 8-foot metal gates to ensure riders have valid fare cards. This is a significant shift from their pre
Imagine walking through downtown Post Falls and seeing something new: a big building that combines apartments with a place to grab brunch. This project, led by mother-daughter duo Laura and Kelsey Horn, is set to change the face of the north block in downtown. The site is massive, covering about 50
After Hurricane Milton hit Florida, residents slowly made their way back to their homes along packed highways. Fred Neuman and his wife from Siesta Key evacuated to Destin, a 500-mile trip. They were relieved to hear their house was still standing, despite some damage. Insurance would cover the repa
The Israeli military has launched a large-scale operation in northern Gaza. This comes after recent reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considered a plan to starve out Hamas. Some cabinet members said the latest action is loosely based on this plan. Military flyers warned people in northe
In the United States, whooping cough cases have surged to over 17,600 as of early October, marking a significant jump from the 3,962 cases reported last year. Before the pandemic, whooping cough cases often exceeded 10,000 annually, peaking at 18,600 in 2019. However, in 2021, the number dropped to
