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Nov 20 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays: A Look at November 20th's Notable Names

November 20th is a special day for many famous faces. It's a day when musicians, actors, and other stars celebrate another trip around the sun. Among the notable names are Dierks Bentley and Bo Derek, who are adding another year to their lives. But they're not alone. A whole bunch of other celebriti

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Nov 20 2025LIFESTYLE

Stay Warm and Connected: Top Picks for Touchscreen Gloves

Winter has arrived, and with it comes the age-old problem of using touchscreens with gloves on. Many brands promise touchscreen-friendly gloves, but choosing the right pair can be tricky. The key is to find gloves that are cozy, easy to put on, and actually work with your phone. Here are some top c

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Nov 20 2025CRIME

From Prison to Pages: A Journalist's Journey

John J. Lennon, once a man entangled in a life of crime, now finds himself behind bars, serving a 28-year-to-life sentence for a murder he committed in 2001. His journey, however, took an unexpected turn when he discovered journalism through a prison writing workshop. This newfound passion led him t

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Nov 20 2025EDUCATION

What If All Americans Took the Citizenship Test?

The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently introduced a tougher civics test for immigrants seeking citizenship. This test now includes more challenging questions, such as naming five of America's original states and explaining the significance of the Federalist Papers. While this might

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Big Media Merger: Senators Raise Concerns Over Warner Bros. Discovery Sale

Three senators have raised eyebrows about the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery. They're worried that politics might mess with the process. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to the Department of Justice. They want a fair and transparent review of

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Nov 19 2025SCIENCE

Mars' Perseverance Rover Discovers a Peculiar Rock

On Mars, the Perseverance rover has been busy checking out rocks. Most are pretty ordinary, but recently, it found something unusual. While checking out the bedrock at a spot called Vernodden, Perseverance spotted a rock that stood out. This rock, named Phippsaksla, is about 31 inches wide and looks

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Unusual Steps in Comey's Indictment Raise Questions

A recent court hearing has brought to light some odd details about how former FBI Director James Comey ended up facing charges. It turns out that the full grand jury didn't actually see the final indictment against Comey. Only the foreperson and one other juror got to review it. This came up during

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Nov 19 2025BUSINESS

New York's Big Win for Small Businesses: How the City is Boosting Diversity in Contracts

New York City is making big strides in supporting small businesses owned by minorities and women. The city has set some ambitious goals to award billions in contracts to these businesses, known as M/WBEs. These goals are part of a larger effort to create more opportunities for these entrepreneurs, w

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Nov 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Who Gets the Warning? The Unfair Side of Emergency Alerts

In a shocking turn of events, the family of a victim from the devastating Eaton fire has taken legal action. They are suing Southern California Edison and Genasys, the company responsible for Los Angeles County's emergency alerts. The lawsuit claims that a flawed system led to delayed warnings for r

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Nov 18 2025SCIENCE

How Storms Shape Lizards: A Tale of Evolution and Survival

Hurricanes are more than just powerful storms; they can drive evolution in surprising ways. Take the brown anole lizard, for example. These critters have been spreading across the southeastern United States for over a century. During this time, they've faced a lot of hurricanes. Scientists wanted to

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