Sudan faces a big problem: child marriage is still legal in some parts of the country. This happens because the laws are confusing. One law says child marriage is okay, while another says it's not. This mess makes it hard for people to understand what's right or wrong. The war in Sudan makes things even worse. Schools have been closed since 2023. This means many gir...
The UK has recently stepped back from joining the EU's defence fund, SAFE. This move is a significant blow to the efforts to strengthen defence ties between the UK and the EU after Brexit. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, had earlier spoken about a "new era" in relations with the EU. He had highlighted agreements to improve defence and trade connections. One ke...
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decided to leave her position in parliament. This comes after serious claims that she was involved in convincing 17 men to join Russia's fight in Ukraine. The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, where she was a member, confirmed her resignation. The MK party quickly stated that they had ...
Vermivora warblers, small songbirds, face a big challenge during migration: crossing the Gulf of Mexico. This journey is risky, with many birds not making it. To understand why and how they attempt this flight, researchers tracked 89 warblers from 2013 to 2017 using tiny devices that record light levels. Weather plays a big role in when these birds decide to cross t...
College football is changing fast. Big schools are merging into super conferences. The playoff is growing. Players can transfer easily and get paid. These changes shake up the game. One big question is: Will big schools keep playing smaller ones? Clemson, a top team, plays Furman, a smaller school, this week. They've played 58 times before. Clemson likes these games...
In a surprising discovery, scientists have found evidence of small lightning strikes on Mars. These tiny sparks were picked up by the microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover. The sounds were recorded during dust storms and dust devils, with 55 instances documented over two Martian years. These electrical discharges are similar to static electricity on Earth and were ...
The Green Bay Packers are on the brink of something big. They just beat the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, but that win didn't change their spot in the NFC playoff race. They're still in sixth place, but things could change fast. If the Chicago Bears lose their game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, the Packers could jump to the top of their division. The L...
In a city where skyscrapers are the norm, Hong Kong has always known the risk of high-rise fires. But the recent blaze at the Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po district has brought this fear to life in the worst way possible. This fire, which started on Wednesday afternoon, quickly spread to seven buildings, making it the deadliest in Hong Kong's modern history. By T...
Thanksgiving this year wasn't just about turkey and pie. It was also about AI creating funny and realistic family photos. People used AI to make pictures of themselves eating with famous people. For example, someone made a picture of RFK Jr. eating Brussels sprouts and cranberries with Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. , and Elon Musk. Another picture showed Alex Jones ...
Alaska, known for its wild beauty and seismic activity, felt another shake early Thursday. A 6. 0 magnitude quake hit near Susitna, roughly 30 miles from Anchorage, around 8:11 a. m. local time. The U. S. Geological Survey reported the event, but don't worry, no tsunami is expected this time. Good news so far: no damage or injuries have been reported. Alaska State T...