Crypto used to be like a big family feud. Everyone had their favorite team. Bitcoin fans thought theirs was the only one that mattered. Ethereum builders believed they were creating the next big thing. New chains kept popping up, each promising to be better than the last. It was all about speed, cos
In many parts of the world, mothers in hospitals are not treated with kindness and respect. This is especially true for women who are poor, from minority groups, or have less education. The World Health Organization says every mother should be treated with dignity. But in reality, not all women get
Neil deGrasse Tyson recently gave a talk at the Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum. He spoke to a large crowd of high school and college students. Tyson is known for his direct and bold way of communicating science. He warned about the rise of anti-intellectualism in society. He said that beliefs like the
Dolly Parton, the iconic country music star, is stepping into a new role: convenience store innovator. She's teaming up with Tennessean Travel Stop to create a unique travel center experience. The plan? To turn ordinary pit stops into something special, starting in summer 2026. This isn't just abou
Prologue Entertainment, a new production company, has teamed up with The Atlantic to turn its news stories into TV shows and movies. This deal means that The Atlantic's journalism could soon be the basis for both scripted and unscripted projects. Prologue, which is supported by RedBird Capital, will
Chad Spodick, a familiar face from the reality TV show "Finding Prince Charming, " passed away last December at the age of 42. His family recently shared this heartbreaking news, describing his death as sudden and devastating. They set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs and other unexpec
In a small town in Afghanistan, four young men found themselves in hot water. Why? They dressed up like characters from a popular British TV show, "Peaky Blinders. " The Taliban government, which runs Afghanistan, didn't like it. They said the men were promoting foreign culture. So, they detained th
This week, a bunch of famous faces are celebrating their birthdays. From legendary actors to chart-topping musicians, there's a mix of old and new stars to talk about. Let's start with some of the older crowd. On December 14th, we have Abbe Lane, who's turning 94. She's a singer and actor who's bee
Keenan Allen, the star wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, has been making waves on the field. At 33 years old, he's caught 60 passes for 622 yards and scored four touchdowns in the 2025 season. But who is Keenan Allen beyond his football stats? Born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina
A well-known wine business is making a move. Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, which has been around for 53 years, is opening a new store in Marin County. This is their first new retail spot since they opened in Berkeley way back in 1972. The new shop is in the Marin Country Mart shopping center in Larks
