The captain of a container ship is on trial in London. He is accused of not doing enough to stop a crash. The crash killed a crew member. The crash happened off the east coast of Britain. The captain is Vladimir Motin. He is 59 years old. He was the captain of the Solong. The Solong crashed into a t
Fernando Mendoza is making waves and catching the attention of NFL teams, especially the Las Vegas Raiders. His standout performances in the College Football Playoff have put him in the spotlight as a potential top draft pick. The Raiders, who hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, are in dire n
The George Washington Bridge, or GWB, wasn't always known by that name. For the first four years, it was called the Hudson River Bridge. This made sense because it spans the Hudson River, connecting New Jersey and New York. But in 1931, things changed. The Port of New York Authority decided to renam
The Indian River Lagoon in Florida is facing a serious issue. Too many nutrients are flowing into the water. This is causing algae to grow out of control. The algae then die and decay, which makes the water more acidic. This is bad news for shellfish and other sea creatures. Scientists studied the
Josef Fares, the director behind "It Takes Two, " has some thoughts on the gaming industry. He's happy to see games like "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" doing well. These games show that smaller teams can make big impacts. But Fares doesn't want to see big-budget games disappear. He worries that the
Alameda, a city with a rich history, has been home to some surprising figures. Tom Hanks, Jim Morrison, and Phyllis Diller all lived there at different times. Their stories show how ordinary places can shape extraordinary lives. Tom Hanks spent his teenage years on a floating home at Barnhill Marin
The Supreme Court is tackling a big question: Should states be allowed to stop biological males who identify as women from joining women's sports teams? This case could change the rules for sports across the country. Outside the court, two big groups showed up to make their voices heard. One side w
The Supreme Court is looking at two big cases that could change who can play in girls' and women's sports. The question is: Should states be able to stop transgender athletes from joining these teams? Inside the court, lawyers for transgender athletes say the bans are unfair. They argue that these
Montana's health care marketplace is shutting down this week. This move comes as premiums remain high, leaving many people wondering what happens next. The state's senators, Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, back a Republican plan. They want federal money to go towards health savings accounts instead of
Chloe Kim is more than just a snowboarding sensation; she is a cultural icon who bridges two worlds. Born in Long Beach, California, on April 23, 2000, she grew up in Torrance, where the mountains called her name. Her journey to becoming the youngest woman to win an Olympic gold medal in snowboardin
