Horror fans showed up in force for "Black Phone 2, " helping it rake in $26. 5 million in its first weekend in North America. This sequel, directed by Scott Derrickson, outperformed expectations and gave Blumhouse Productions a much-needed win after a string of box office misses. The film's strong o
China's leader, Xi Jinping, sent a note to the new head of Taiwan's opposition party, Cheng Li-wun. He talked about bringing Taiwan and China closer together. This is a big deal because Taiwan and China don't always get along. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory, but Taiwan disagrees. Cheng
Kenya came to a standstill as thousands gathered to bid farewell to Raila Odinga, a prominent opposition leader. The nation mourned the loss of a man often called "Baba" or "father" in Swahili. His passing at 80 sparked an outpouring of grief, with crowds overwhelming authorities during public viewi
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a big deal in Europe, has been in a tough spot since it was taken over by Russian forces back in February 2022. But there's some good news now. Repair crews have finally started fixing the damaged power lines that connect the plant to the outside world. This is
The Chornobyl disaster in 1986 changed the forests around it forever. Even now, wood from these forests is still being used. Scientists wanted to find out what makes some trees hold more radiation than others. They looked at different types of trees and soils to see how much strontium-90 and cesium-
Taiwan's Nationalist Party, or KMT, has a new leader. Cheng Li-wun, a former lawmaker, won the election. She beat five other candidates, including former Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin. Cheng is the second woman to lead the party. She promised to change the KMT from "sheep" to "lions. " Cheng's win come
Editing faces in photos and videos is a big deal. It's used in movies, games, and even security. But it's not easy. Old methods have problems. They mess up details, struggle with lighting, and take too long. A new way called IC-DGAN is trying to fix these issues. It uses smart tech to edit faces be
This week, there's a lot to dive into if you're looking for new entertainment. Let's start with the movies. Kathryn Bigelow's "A House of Dynamite" is a tense thriller about a nuclear missile heading towards Chicago. It's a real-time drama with a star-studded cast, but it might lose some steam as it
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is getting some much-needed attention. After being cut off for a month, repair crews have finally started fixing the damaged power lines that connect the plant to the outside world. This is a big deal because the plant, which is the largest in Europe,
Women's soccer is growing fast, but it's still playing catch-up with the men's game. One big difference? Technology. Goal-line technology, to be exact. This tech helps referees make tough calls by showing if the ball fully crosses the line. It's used in men's soccer, but not in the Women's Champions
