The Challenger disaster, which happened 40 years ago, is a stark reminder of the importance of listening to experts. The story begins with Bob Ebeling, an engineer at Morton Thiokol, who was deeply troubled by the idea of launching the space shuttle in cold weather. He and other engineers had data s
A sudden freeze led to a massive power outage, leaving over 207, 000 people in the dark on Sunday morning. The Nashville Electric Service (NES) reported this number at 11:00 a. m. , attributing the issue to the harsh weather. This situation is a stark contrast to the previous night, where only a ha
UFC 324 took place in Las Vegas, marking the start of a new year for the promotion. The event featured 11 bouts, with the main card highlighting Paddy Pimblett's first title shot against Justin Gaethje. Despite being a favorite, Pimblett lost in a unanimous decision, marking his first defeat in the
Raymond Muratalla is now in the spotlight as one of the top lightweights in the world. He managed to keep his IBF title after a tough fight against Andy Cruz. The decision was close, with scores of 114-114, 116-112, and 118-110 in his favor. Even though Muratalla was the champion, many thought Cruz
In a surprising move, the UFC decided to scrap a fight just before it was supposed to happen. The match between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson was supposed to be part of the UFC 324 event in Las Vegas. But the UFC got a heads-up about some shady betting activity. So, they pulled the plug.
Houston and southeast Texas are facing a winter storm, and officials are taking action. Montgomery County has asked people to stay home until at least Monday. County Judge Mark Keough showed how the county's emergency team is working hard to keep everyone safe. He said that leaders from police, EMS,
In the heart of Tehran, a city usually bustling with life, a chilling transformation occurred. The once familiar sounds of the city were replaced by an eerie silence, followed by the terrifying echoes of gunfire. This was not the sound of controlled policing; it was the sound of war. A surgeon, acc
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on a roll, and their latest victory proves it. They beat the Orlando Magic 119-105 on Saturday night. This win is part of a five-win streak in their last six games. The Cavaliers are moving up in the Eastern Conference standings. Coach Kenny Atkinson decided to play his
Louisiana has seen a huge rise in sports betting, with over $440 million in wagers in 2025. But this growth has come with a dark side: a point-shaving scandal involving college basketball players. Players from Tulane University, Nicholls State, and the University of New Orleans were indicted for try
Judith Resnik, a brilliant engineer from Akron, made history as the second American woman in space. She flew aboard the Discovery in 1984, but her life was tragically cut short when the Challenger exploded in 1986. Resnik was always confident about the safety of space missions, even joking that the
