Keesler Air Force Base has been a vital place for training US Air Force personnel since before World War II. It's also home to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, commonly called the "Hurricane Hunters." These brave pilots fly into storms to gather crucial weather data. The base is located in
In San Diego, a rare comet called Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS made an appearance in the night sky on Saturday. This isn't just any comet; it's a once-in-a-lifetime event, as it orbits the sun only once every 80,000 years. NASA says it will be visible to the naked eye for several weeks in October, with t
The Padres' season came to a close with a 2-0 loss to the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NL Division Series. The team struggled to score, going 24 consecutive innings without a run. Despite leading the series 2-1, they couldn't pull through in the final two games. The Dodgers' pitching was stellar, with r
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their spot in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) for the first time since 2021 by defeating the San Diego Padres 2-0. Despite facing numerous injuries, the Dodgers managed to overcome a series of challenges to advance. Japanese rookie pitcher Yoshinobu Yam
Imagine this: a teenager from San Ramon, California, steps up to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit 2024. That teenager was Adya Gupta, and she wasn't just any speaker—she was one of the youngest there! Adya was picked to talk about her nonprofit, Impactt Kids, which he
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had some strong words for Vice President Kamala Harris after she criticized his response to Hurricane Milton. DeSantis insisted that Harris doesn't understand how to handle natural disasters and accused her of playing politics. He pointed out that Harris has no role in
San Francisco, known for its steep hills and diverse population, has been a launchpad for women in politics. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving female senator, rose to power after the assassination of Mayor George Moscone. She was followed by Barbara Boxer, who entered the Senate with Feinstein i
In a sudden and devastating turn of events, a small plane crashed while taking off from Catalina Airport on Tuesday evening. The tragic incident took place just moments after the aircraft departed from the airport near the island city of Avalon. The plane, a twin-engine Beechcraft 95, was carrying f
On October 9, 2012, Jerry Sandusky was handed a minimum 30-year prison sentence. This former Penn State assistant coach had been found guilty of child sexual abuse, an event that rocked the sports world and led to the downfall of legendary coach Joe Paterno. The scandal brought significant changes t
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, recently made some bold claims during an interview with Tucker Carlson. He suggested that if Donald Trump doesn't win the presidential election, he might end up in prison. Musk also made false statements about illegal immigration and homelessness. He believes D
