Ten years ago, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times. He argued that sports betting should be legalized and regulated, marking a significant shift in the NBA's stance. At the time, betting on professional sports was illegal in most of the U.S., except for Nevada.
Two giant pandas from China, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have landed in Washington, DC, marking the first time in 24 years that the US capital has welcomed new pandas. The big day started at Dulles Airport, where a special FedEx plane dubbed the "Panda Express" touched down with the precious cargo. The pan
The Menendez family is planning a rally outside the Los Angeles courthouse this Wednesday. They want the district attorney to consider resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez. The brothers were found guilty of killing their parents almost 30 years ago. Their extended family, including nieces, nephews,
Today, the National Zoo in Washington D.C. welcomed two new residents: Bao Li and Qing Bao, a pair of 3-year-old giant pandas. These aren't just any pandas; Bao Li, the male, is the son of Bao Bao, who was born at the zoo back in 2013. That makes him the grandson of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, the zoo'
You might think baby swings are a great way to soothe fussy little ones. But, here's a shocker: Health Canada just recalled Fisher-Price's "Snuga Swings" due to a scary suffocation risk. Imagine this, five babies died internationally while using these swings intended for sleep. It's not just one mod
Ever dreamed of witnessing a comet streak across the night sky? Well, grab your telescopes and mark your calendars! Comet A3, officially named C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), is putting on a show in the western sky through October. A young skywatcher named Zen from Harnett County spotted it on Octobe
The United Nations has decided to keep its peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon, even though they've been under fire. Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, wants them to move, but the UN won't budge. The UNIFIL peacekeeping force will stay put, with support from the UN Security Council and the co
The Biden administration recently sent a strong message to Israel, asking for urgent action to enhance the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In a letter signed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the US demanded that Israel take steps within the next 30 days to
Police in Spain have uncovered a major smuggling operation, seizing 13 tons of banned chemicals. These chemicals, which could be used to make chemical weapons, were headed to Russia. The operation took place despite the sanctions put in place due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Four suspected crimi
Two new giant panda friends, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have just moved into the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. They're only 3 years old but already super important for U.S.-China relations. After some tense times, it seems the two countries are trying to be friends again, using the pandas as a sign of
