China staged military drills near Taiwan as a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent speech. The drills, named "Joint Sword-2024B," involved different branches of the Chinese military. They were conducted around the north, south, and east of the island. The goal was to test their join
Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy watching scary movies? Terrifier 3, a recent horror film, might give us some clues. This low-budget movie, which just came out, is already number one at the US box office. But why? Well, it's not your typical horror movie. It's more like a battle of wills
The California Science Center is celebrating a big achievement: the new home for space shuttle Endeavour has hit a new high! On Thursday, three steel beams were raised nearly 200 feet in the air to top off the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. This puts the center closer to its goal of being finis
Dave Portnoy, the owner of Barstool Sports, let loose on social media, declaring his support for Donald Trump. With the election just three weeks away, Portnoy shared a video on X, blasting Vice President Kamala Harris for her campaign strategy. He felt Harris was gaslighting voters by claiming to b
The Electoral College is a peculiar system in the United States that gives disproportionate power to a handful of states. It was created to appease delegates at the Constitutional Convention and has been controversial for a long time. This system has resulted in candidates winning the presidency wit
Former President Donald Trump made a bold appearance at a massive rally in Coachella, California, on Saturday. The event was held outdoors under scorching temperatures, with many supporters braving the heat. Trump took the stage to criticize California's liberal leaders and pitch his vision for the
Scottish politician Alex Salmond, known for his years-long campaign for Scotland’s independence, has died unexpectedly at age 69. The news was reported from Ohrid, a lakeside town in North Macedonia, where he was attending a cultural event. A controversial but influential figure, Salmond led the Sco
Something surprising just happened! A bunch of files from Pokemon developer Game Freak got leaked, spilling the beans on two new games. One is the next big Pokemon adventure, Gen 10, and the other is an online MMO focused on battles. The MMO, codenamed “Synapse,” is being made with help from another
This weekend, the box office is painting a picture of winners and losers. The indie horror movie Terrifier 3 is leading the pack, expected to rake in around $16-17 million from 1,988 theaters. This is a big deal for a slasher film, showing that sometimes, less is more when it comes to budgets and ef
Scottish politics has lost a prominent figure with the passing of Alex Salmond. At the age of 69, the former Scottish First Minister passed away while in North Macedonia. British media reports that he collapsed after giving a speech on Saturday. Chris McEleny, the General Secretary of Salmond's Alb
