The Internet as a Knowledge ToolThe internet is an incredible resource filled with endless information. It’s “a never-ending source of shared knowledge” where you can find answers to almost any question. With just a few clicks, problems that once seemed unsolvable can now be quickly resolved. Debunking Common Myths OnlineMany old myths have been disproved…
Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Spreads in Florida A dangerous bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, has caused at least seven illnesses and four deaths in Florida, with fatalities reported in Bay, Broward, Hillsborough, and St. John counties. Health officials warn the bacteria is spreading and becomes especially risky during the summer. How Infection Happens The Centers for Disease Control and…
New “Fossil” World Discovered in Solar System’s Outer Edge Astronomers have discovered a mysterious new object in the outer solar system, nicknamed Ammonite. Found by the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, Ammonite is estimated to be 220–380 kilometers wide and follows a unique, distant orbit. It’s only the fourth known “sednoid”, a group of icy objects with strange orbits far beyond Neptune….
Tech CEO’s Public Scandal Andy Byron, former CEO of AI company Astronomer, is facing personal and professional fallout after a controversial moment at a Coldplay concert. While attending the event, Byron was caught on the stadium’s “kiss cam” in an intimate pose with coworker Kristin Cabot, appearing to hug her from behind. Public Embarrassment The…
Powerful Alaska Quake Triggers Tsunami Scare A strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska’s coast Wednesday at 12:38 p.m. local time, prompting a tsunami warning and mass evacuations. The quake’s epicenter was near the Shumagin Islands, southeast of Sand Point. Sirens and phone alerts urged residents from Homer to Unimak Pass to move to higher ground….
A Fading Light We didn’t think he’d last the night. Walter’s oxygen levels were dangerously low, and his coughing was relentless. Nurses urged us to keep things calm, but he kept mumbling the same word: “Murphy… Murphy…” A Mystery Unfolds At first, we thought Murphy was a person—maybe a family member or war buddy. When…
Colbert Announces the End of The Late ShowDuring a taping on July 17 at the Ed Sullivan Theater, Stephen Colbert announced that The Late Show will end after this season. Colbert told the audience, “Next year will be our last season,” adding, “It’s not just the end of our show, but it’s the end of…
Five-year-old Benedict Blythe was a joyful boy who adored school so much that he cried when it was closed on weekends. But the place that once brought him happiness became the setting of his tragic and preventable death. In December 2021, Benedict suffered a fatal allergic reaction at Barnack Primary School after being exposed to…
Blake and Gwen Expecting First Child TogetherBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are expecting their first baby together, adding to their blended family of Gwen’s three sons—Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo—with her ex-husband, Gavin Rossdale. The couple has been married since 2015 and are excited to welcome a new member to the family. Gwen’s Sons Becoming UnclesGwen’s…
Three Missing Girls Found Alive in Tree After Texas Flood Three young girls missing for nearly 10 days after a Texas flood were found alive inside a hollow oak tree, just a mile from the destroyed Camp Wrenwood. Emily Rivera, Zoey Nash, and Hope Lin—ages 8 to 10—survived by drinking rainwater and relying on each…