Election night is excitement time! Imagining all those votes being counted while you watch the results come in on TV or online. But how exactly do news organizations say who wins? They’ve got a secret squad called “decision desks” that use data, math, and talking to voters to figure it out. In fact,
In the town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, there's a big disagreement happening between the School Committee and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA). They're trying to figure out new contracts for teachers and staff, but they're stuck on a $5 million difference. The MEA thinks the schools need
Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his role in "Dawson’s Creek, " encountered an unexpected twist when it came to sharing news about his health. After learning that a tabloid planned to reveal his colorectal cancer diagnosis, he took to Instagram to announce it himself. This caught some of his love
In the aftermath of devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, social media platforms have become a lifeline for families searching for missing loved ones. With at least 217 confirmed deaths and more rain forecasted, hope is fading for those still unaccounted for. A remarkable rescue story emerged with
Back in the '90s, Michael Jordan refused to endorse a political candidate, famously saying "Republicans buy sneakers too. " At the time, celebrities could stay mum on politics and not ruffle too many feathers. Those days are gone. Take singer Chappell Roan and former President George W. Bush, who r
Former President Donald Trump recently gave a surprising and heated speech. The rally took place in Pennsylvania, just two days before the 2024 election. Trump talked openly about journalists being shot and suggested it might be better if they were harmed. He also brought up his 2020 election loss t
Former President Donald Trump recently made some bold statements at a rally in Pennsylvania. He said he shouldn't have left the White House after losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden. He also talked about reporters being shot and suggested the media is "fake news. " His campaign later explained tha
Just days before the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump took the stage in Pennsylvania. His speech was anything but typical. He aimed his words at the media, raised doubts about the 2020 election, and even mentioned past assassination attempts. He expressed regret for leaving the White House a
In remote Pine City, New York, a well-known squirrel named Peanut met a sad end. Peanut, who gained fame on social media with his caretaker Mark Longo, was euthanized after authorities seized him and a raccoon named Fred from Longo's home. This happened after some people complained, and officers fro
Recent research from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has found that Americans are using social media in a sneaky way. They're creating and using groups of accounts that act like bots to spread lies quickly. Examples include the false story about the attempt to assassinate Donald Trum
