On Wednesday, Nashville's Antioch High School witnessed a tragic event that left students and staff in shock. Solomon Henderson, a 17-year-old student, opened fire in the school's cafeteria, killing one of his classmates, Josselin Corea Escalante, and then taking his own life. The shooting spree las
Some philosophers think that the meaning of a sentence isn't complete. They say it's more like a set of rules that tells us what speakers can say and hearers can understand. Recently, Daniel Harris has been working on a theory about these "rules. " He thinks these rules come from our minds, like a s
Lately, Meta has been making some big changes. They're tweaking their content policies, and some people are worried. Writer Michael Harriot even said that Mark Zuckerberg's changes could "help kill people. " But why is this happening? It's not just about beliefs; it's about business. Fake news and h
Ever wondered how everyday chatter can become poetry? Let's dive into the fascinating world of Miron Białoszewski, a Polish poet known for his unique style of blending everyday speech with poetic language. One of his notable poems, "UFO agent’s skipping rope, " has been translated into German by non
A teenager's online diary, believed to be written by the Antioch High School shooter, offers a chilling glimpse into his mindset and plans. The diary, totaling 288 pages, starts on October 18th and charts his thoughts as he prepares for the attack. It shows he admired notorious mass murderers and ai
Davos, Switzerland, is where the yearly World Economic Forum happens, bringing together bigshots from international institutions, progressive leaders, and major banks. This year, the spotlight wasn't on the usual suspects. Instead, it was on a certain real-estate tycoon-turned-president from Queens,
President Trump is back at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but this time he's joining virtually. Just days after returning to the White House, Trump is set to address an international audience. The annual event, known for gathering global leaders, tech experts, and business bigwigs, is also featu
In January 2025, Donald Trump became the 47th U. S. president during an indoor ceremony at the U. S. Capitol, with numerous notable figures making an appearance. The event featured a passionate speech from Trump, criticizing the past administration and sharing his vision of a new American "golden ag
Joe Biden, after a remarkable 50-year journey in politics, came to a turning point on Monday. He ended his presidency but promised that the fight for his causes wouldn't fade away. This shift happened as Donald Trump, his Republican successor, took office and pledged to undo Biden's legacy. Biden e
Scientists in China decided to find out how well young adults with hearing loss can understand the different sounds in Mandarin Chinese. This language has four main tones: high, rising, falling-rising, and falling. The researchers thought that people who are better at lip-reading might also be bette
