Religion in the United States is at a crossroads. Recent studies show that while the decline in religious affiliation has slowed, it hasn't reversed. Young adults are still less likely to identify with a religion compared to older generations. However, the trend of decreasing religious affiliation h
Cameron Sikandar Boozer is a rising star in college basketball. He plays for the Duke Blue Devils. His father, Carlos Boozer, is a former Duke player and NBA star. Cameron is following in his father's footsteps. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 18, 2007. Both his parents are American, ma
In Washington, a law passed in 2018 aimed to reduce the number of children charged as adults. This law was a response to the fact that kids of color were more likely to face adult charges than white children. By 2023, the number of kids charged as adults had dropped by more than half, and transfers
Sudan is facing a serious situation. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful militia, is gaining ground. They recently took over al-Fashir, a major city in Darfur. Now, they are moving eastward into the Kordofan region. This includes seizing Sudan's largest oil field. The violence is pushing peop
Jahan Dotson, a rising star in the NFL, has a story that goes beyond his impressive stats. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he grew up in East Orange before moving to Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. This change set the stage for his high school career at Nazareth Area High School, where he broke records wi
Maine is trying a new trick to solve old crimes. They made a deck of cards with 52 unsolved cases. Each card has details about a different mystery. The idea is to give these cards to prisoners. Maybe someone knows something that can help solve these cases. Maine has a lot of unsolved crimes, like 69
In Indonesia, a person's weight can say a lot about their wealth. This is not a joke. It is a serious issue. Researchers looked into this. They found that those with more money tend to have a healthier weight. Those with less money often struggle with being overweight or obese. This is not fair. It
O'Shaquie Foster, the WBC super-featherweight champion, has a story that goes beyond the ring. Born in Orange, Texas, near the Louisiana border, Foster's journey is as unique as his name. His name, originally O'Shanique Dominique Williams Foster, was misspelled as a child, leading to the name we kno
AI is becoming a powerful tool that can change how people think about politics. This is not just a small issue. It's a big problem because AI can spread false information quickly and to many people. People are worried. They think AI might be used to trick voters. It could make them believe things t
Pantone has named Cloud Dancer, a soft white, as the 2026 Color of the Year. They say it stands for peace, fresh starts, and a break from the chaos of daily life. White is everywhere: in fashion, home decor, and even food. It's seen as clean, simple, and calming. But is white really just about calm
