Asus is stepping into the gaming handheld market with a new device called the Xbox Ally. This gadget looks like an Xbox controller split in half with a screen in the middle. It's not made by Microsoft, but it's still part of their vision for Xbox hardware. The big question is: will people be able to
The Texas Hill Country is facing a tough situation after the Guadalupe River flood. The weather is not helping. July is known for its heat, and this year is no different. The sun is strong, and the air is humid. This makes working outside very hard. People are trying to clean up and find those who
The South Shore of Massachusetts faced a massive flood on a recent Thursday. It was not just any rainy day. This was a "one in 200" weather event. That means it was a rare and extreme storm. The rain poured down hard in Boston, Quincy, Brockton, and other nearby towns. The National Weather Service h
In 2019, Christchurch Hospital faced two huge challenges. First, the mosque shootings shook the city. Then, the Whakaari volcano erupted. Both events brought many injured people to the hospital at once. This put a lot of pressure on the hospital's resources. The hospital had to quickly respond to b
Sports can be a powerful tool to help kids grow in many ways. They can improve physical health, boost mental well-being, and build social skills. This is especially true for kids who might not have access to many opportunities. But measuring how well these sports programs work can be tricky. One bi
Earth's spin is not constant. It changes slightly every day. This summer, it will speed up on three days. The changes are so small that people won't notice them. The days will be shorter by a fraction of a second. The moon's position affects Earth's spin. When the moon is far from Earth's equator,
Big changes are coming to airport security. After almost 20 years, the TSA is finally letting passengers keep their shoes on during screening. This new rule starts this Sunday at many major airports and will soon roll out to all U. S. airports. Why the change? The TSA has been working on ways to sp
Truth Social is diving headfirst into the world of cryptocurrency, hoping to turn their financial losses around. They've just launched a new ETF with five major cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cronos, and Ripple. Bitcoin takes the lion's share at 70%, followed by Ethereum at 15%. The re
In Cairo, a recent fire at a major telecom building has left a significant impact. Four workers lost their lives, and many more were hurt. The fire caused major problems with phone and internet services across the city. The fire started at a key facility owned by Telecom Egypt. It was a big deal be
Earth's spin is about to pick up speed, making some days shorter than usual. This change is due to the moon's position relative to Earth. On three specific days in the coming months, the moon's gravitational pull will cause Earth to rotate faster, making each day up to 1. 51 milliseconds shorter. N
