December 24th is a special day for many famous faces. Let's dive into the lives of some notable figures celebrating their birthdays today. Actor Diedrich Bader is ringing in his 59th birthday. Did you know he spent his early childhood in France? His family made the move from Virginia when he was ju
Kittery and York, the oldest towns in Maine, have finally settled a border dispute that started way back in the 1600s. The issue popped up again a few years ago when a developer bought land near Route 1, right where the two towns meet. York thought the border was a straight line, but Kittery believ
People often talk about big changes in technology. They say AI is a huge deal, like the invention of stone tools. But is it really that simple? Stone tools changed how people lived thousands of years ago. They helped early humans hunt, cook, and build. But the change wasn't quick. It took a long ti
In 2025, scientists played detective, cracking old mysteries that had puzzled people for ages. They dug up secrets from the ground and even from ancient bodies, giving us new clues about the past. One big find was about the giant stone heads on Easter Island. Researchers figured out how the Polynes
Archaeology is more than just digging up old stuff. It's a way to understand how people lived, interacted, and changed over time. Right now, archaeologists in the U. S. are facing a big challenge. The government has cut funding for research, and old ways of thinking are holding back new discoveries.
In the U. S. , the odds of a snowy Christmas depend a lot on where you live. The northern states, especially those near Canada, have the best shot at a white Christmas. Places like Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota are more likely to see snow on the ground on December 25th. Even parts of the No
Life is full of surprises, and not all of them are good. Sometimes, things go wrong in the most unexpected ways. Take, for example, the person who ordered a burger and ended up with something that looked like it was from a sci-fi movie. It's a reminder that not all food is created equal. Power outa
The economy was a hot topic this week. President Donald Trump gave a big speech about it. He said former President Joe Biden is to blame for high prices. But not everyone agrees. A recent poll shows only 33% of people approve of Trump's handling of the economy. Cartoonists had a field day with this
A new cloud platform is making waves in the world of cryptocurrency. This platform uses artificial intelligence to keep an eye on different blockchain networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. The goal is to make these networks more reliable, transparent, and eco-friendly. The platform is design
The story of the Beachy Head Woman has taken another twist. Initially, she was thought to be from sub-Saharan Africa, making her the first known Black Briton. However, recent DNA technology has revealed a different story. Her remains, found in 2012, were first studied in 2013. Scientists then believ
