In the eastern city of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian troops are holding their ground against a significant Russian attack. This clash is happening while the United States is pushing for a deal to stop the war. Russia has been trying to take over Pokrovsk for months, seeing it as a key part of their plan to co
Gardeners often face the puzzle of why their Christmas cactus isn't blooming. This plant, bought in full bloom last year, now sits in a dining room window, looking healthy but flowerless. The issue might be the lack of cool nights and long darkness it needs to trigger blooms. Indoor lights and warm
The Geminid Meteor Shower is coming to a sky near you on December 13th and 14th. This is not just any meteor shower. It is known for its bright and colorful streaks that light up the night sky. The source of this dazzling display is asteroid 3200 Phaeton, which takes 524 days to orbit the Sun. Mete
The Pacific Northwest is experiencing an unusual amount of rainfall. This is due to a combination of warm water and air, and unusual weather patterns. These patterns can be traced back to tropical cyclones in Indonesia. The rain has been persistent and heavy, with almost 5 trillion gallons falling i
The Pacific Northwest is dealing with serious flooding after a lot of rain. This happened because of something called an atmospheric river. Imagine a river in the sky, that's what it is. It brings lots of water vapor and can cause heavy rain. Two of these rivers hit the area one after the other. Thi
Winter weather is making its presence known in the Great Smoky Mountains. The U. S. 441, also known as Newfound Gap Road, is expected to close again due to upcoming snowfall. This time, the closure is planned for the evening of December 10th, as announced on the park's social media platform. The ro
The Coast Guard has been busy in the Pacific Ocean. They have stopped a lot of boats carrying cocaine. Since August, they have seized over 150, 000 pounds of cocaine. This is part of a big operation called Pacific Viper. One of the biggest busts happened earlier this month. A boat loaded with drugs
In a field in eastern England, scientists have found proof that humans made fire a long time ago. This is the oldest proof ever found. The proof includes baked earth, broken flint axes, and two pieces of pyrite. Pyrite is a type of stone that can make sparks. This shows that early humans, likely Nea
The Pacific Northwest is gearing up for more rain. This comes after a powerful storm hit the region, causing rivers to swell, roads to close, and people to need rescue from flooded areas. By early Wednesday, some parts of the Cascade Mountains in Washington saw a lot of rain. The National Weath
In France, a recent incident has sparked a heated debate about gender equality and free speech. Brigitte Macron, the country's first lady, was caught on camera using a derogatory term to describe protesters at a comedy show. The show was performed by Ary Abittan, a comedian who was accused of rape i
