Southern California's emergency services are facing a growing problem: fake calls, known as swatting, are wasting precious time and resources. These hoax calls trick police into sending SWAT teams to non-existent crises, causing real fear and disruption. Students, like Sabrina Wong from Blair High
Ever felt a strange sadness after turning the last page of an amazing book? You're not alone. This feeling, often called a "book hangover, " is real and has a scientific explanation. When we dive into a great story, we connect with characters and worlds that feel real to us. Even though they're not
The St. Louis Cardinals made a big move by trading Nolan Arenado, their star third baseman. They sent him to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for a young pitcher named Jack Martinez and a draft pick in 2025. The Cardinals had to take on most of Arenado's contract, so they didn't save much money.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle has brought out a lot of details. One interesting piece is about Lively's New York City penthouse. Baldoni mentioned in a deposition that Lively called her penthouse “Buckingham Palace” because many celebrities visited there. He also said she wanted all
France is in the middle of some serious political drama. Two groups, the far-right National Rally and the hard-left France Unbowed, are trying to pass no-confidence votes against the government. But don't expect them to succeed. These votes are mostly just a big protest against the EU's new trade de
Outside the Supreme Court, a heated debate unfolded between two groups with opposing views on trans athletes in women's sports. One side, wearing shirts with "XX-XY, " faced off against another group dressed in pink, white, and blue, some in costumes, others barely dressed. The scene turned intense
In Thailand, Protestant Christians are a small group. They often face challenges in finding a sense of purpose. A recent study looked into how relationships and faith affect their outlook on life. The study focused on two types of attachment. The first is how people connect with others. The second
Surfers at Bolsa Chica State Beach are facing a spiky problem. Stingrays are causing quite a stir, with many surfers getting stung. The beach is popular for surfing, and with the recent good weather, more people are in the water. This means more chances for surfers to meet stingrays. Roland Sands i
In Kyiv, a deep freeze is making life tough. Hundreds of thousands of homes are in the dark and cold after recent Russian strikes. The mayor, Vitaliy Klitschko, reports that about 500 tall buildings have no heat. The power situation is so bad that even important services are struggling to get the el
The Clintons have decided not to testify in the House's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, despite threats of contempt from Representative James Comer. They sent a strong message that they won't back down. In a detailed letter to Comer, the Clintons made it clear they believe the subpoenas are not
