When you think of early aviation, the Wright Brothers often come to mind. But did you know that over 100 years before their flight, people were already soaring through the skies in balloons? The Victorian era was a time of daring exploration and scientific discovery. One of the most remarkable feats
A United Nations-backed panel has come out with some strong words against Israel. They say that Israel is wrecking Gaza's health care system with deliberate attacks. Both sides, Israel and the Palestinians, have been accused of torturing people. The panel was set up by the U.N. Human Rights Council
In Arizona, the Senate debate between Republican Kari Lake and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego was anything but boring. The candidates traded jabs from the start, with Gallego questioning Lake's honesty and Lake accusing Gallego of failing his district. They clashed over border control, abortion, and
Ethel Kennedy, the wife of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, passed away at 96 years old. She was known for her dedication to human rights and social justice. Born into a large family in Chicago, Ethel met her future husband through his sister, Jean Kennedy, on a ski trip in 1945. They married in
Get ready, Earth! A powerful solar storm is on its way, forecast to hit us this week. This might not be a big deal for some places, but areas affected by recent hurricanes could see more stress on their power grids. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned operators of p
As the calendar flips to the second week of October, New Englanders can expect some beautiful weather. Today, temperatures are starting in the 40s and will rise to the upper 50s, with a pleasant breeze from the northwest. Boston might not hit 60 degrees, but that's okay – it's a great day to enjoy t
Hamtramck, a small city in Michigan, is known for its diversity. It's home to many immigrants from Yemen and Bangladesh, and you can see this in the many international flags that fly along Campau Avenue. But in 2022, things changed. A new pride flag, celebrating LGBTQ+ rights, was added to the mix.
Tech companies are in the spotlight today, as experts share their views on Itron and Logitech. Starting with Itron, their stock price is soaring, recently closing at $105.77, just shy of its highest point this year at $113.07. One analyst, Osborne, has a great track record, with an average return of
Melinda French Gates, a well-known philanthropist, has just announced a big plan to help women. She's starting a new fund called "Action for Women’s Health" with $250 million. This fund is part of her larger goal to support women's rights with $1 billion. The idea is to help women's health issues th
Hey, Fitbit fans! Fitbit Labs has just started testing an exciting new feature called Insights Explorer. You might have heard about it earlier this year. So, what’s the big deal? Well, this feature lets you ask questions about your Fitbit data and get personalized insights, trends, and even charts!
