Chris Williams, a man with a diverse background, recently embarked on his first space journey. He joined two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev, aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. Their mission? To reach the International Space Station (ISS) on Thanksgiving Day. The journey began at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. At 4:27 a. m. Eastern time, t...
Thanksgiving morning will see a Soyuz rocket lift off from Kazakhstan, carrying a NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch is set for 4:27 a. m. EST, with live coverage starting at 3:30 a. m. EST on NASA's YouTube channel. The crew includes NASA's Chris Williams and cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikayev. Thi...
Up in space, food does more than just fill stomachs. It's a big deal on the International Space Station (ISS), where astronauts from different countries share meals from their home cultures. This turns eating into a fun way to connect and feel less homesick. Jonny Kim, a Korean-American astronaut, is a great example of this. He's not just a space traveler; he's also...
Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about using force if it feels the need. Lai made this announcement at a press ...
China has issued a stern warning to other nations, advising them to avoid causing any disturbances near Taiwan. This comes after a New Zealand naval ship traveled through the Taiwan Strait earlier in the month. A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Defence, Jiang Bin, expressed this sentiment during a routine press conference. He emphasized that China is firmly aga...
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade made a big splash on TV. It got more viewers than ever before on NBC and Peacock, with 34. 3 million people tuning in. That’s a big jump from last year, with 2. 5 million more people watching. The parade started at 8:30 a. m. ET on NBC and pulled in 25. 4 million viewers. That’s the most people watching an entertainment sho...
Florida is making big moves to find their new head coach. They are really interested in Jon Sumrall, the coach of Tulane. Sumrall is a hot candidate because he has done well at Tulane and before that at Troy University. He has also been in talks with Auburn and Ole Miss, but Florida seems to be leading the race. Florida is not just talking to Sumrall; they are bring...
In the wake of a recent shooting near the White House, authorities in Washington, D. C. are considering a new strategy. They are thinking about having National Guard members work side by side with local police officers. This idea comes after a tragic event where two National Guard members were shot. One of them, Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, did not survive her injurie...
The stage is set for an epic showdown in college football. Two powerhouse teams, Texas A&M and Texas, are set to face off in a game that promises excitement and high stakes. The Aggies, currently undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the SEC, are led by Marcel Reed, a Heisman Trophy contender. On the other side, the Longhorns, ranked No. 16, have Arch Manning at the helm, w...
A recent shooting involving an Afghan national and two National Guard members near the White House has sparked a strong reaction from President Trump. He has used this event to push for stricter immigration policies. In a series of posts on social media, he expressed his anger and outlined new, harsh measures. Trump wants to stop migration from certain countries. He...