In a small village near the Israeli border, a tense situation unfolded early one morning. Israeli soldiers were on a mission to capture two brothers linked to a terror group. These brothers were suspected of planning attacks on Israel and had previously launched rockets. The soldiers managed to arrest them, but things took a turn when unknown gunmen started shooting....
The United States is actively working to end the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump has sent envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is engaging with Ukrainian officials. Trump hinted at a future meeting with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only after significant progres...
A telescope in the Southern Hemisphere has snapped a breathtaking photo of a cosmic butterfly. This isn't your typical butterfly, though. It's a nebula, a cloud of gas and dust in space. The Butterfly Nebula, as it's called, is way out there, about 2, 500 to 3, 800 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. To put that into perspective, one light-year is a whopp...
Chicago's Thanksgiving holiday was not your typical cozy family gathering. It was more like a wild weather party with winds howling like a freight train and snow flurries crashing the scene. The whole area, including parts of Wisconsin and Indiana, was under a wind advisory. Gusts of up to 60 mph were expected, which is like having a bunch of invisible kids running a...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is under the microscope again, this time for its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. A federal judge has ordered the DOJ to speed up the processing of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. This request is about the Trump administration's decision in July to not release files from the Epstein investigation. The DOJ has until ...
In the southern Barents Sea, tiny creatures are making a big impact. These are zooplankton, the small animals drifting in the ocean. They are super important for fish and shellfish. This area is a hotspot for fishing. So, understanding zooplankton here is crucial. A recent study looked at these tiny creatures in the summer. They found 44 different types of zooplankt...
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, pie. But which pie reigns supreme: pumpkin or sweet potato? The answer isn't as simple as it seems. Pumpkin and sweet potato pies share many similarities. They're both orange, sweet, and have a creamy texture. But the differences lie in their flavors and cultural backgrounds. In the South, sweet potato pie ...
New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook, has recently seen a tragic incident. Two climbers lost their lives, while two others were rescued. The bodies of the deceased were found by specialist search teams working in harsh alpine conditions. The identities of the climbers have not been publicly revealed, but it is known that one was a member of th...
Pope Leo is set to make his first international trip as the leader of the Catholic Church, visiting Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2. This journey is significant not only because it's his first overseas visit but also because it highlights his focus on peace and unity among different Christian denominations. In Turkey, Pope Leo will join Patriarch B...
In the 1980s, a group of governors from Southern states worked together to improve their regions. They didn't let political differences stop them from making things better. These leaders focused on important issues like jobs, schools, and roads. Their efforts helped the South grow and become stronger. One of these governors was Martha Layne Collins from Kentucky. Sh...