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Dive into Catalina’s Kelp Wonderland: An Artist’s Deep Sea Vision

January 5, 2026

Under the waves off Catalina Island, a vibrant world thrives, and one artist is bringing it to life on land. Oriana Poindexter, a marine scientist and artist, has created an exhibit that lets visitors experience the kelp forests without getting wet. The Catalina Museum for Art and History is hostin

sports

Basketball Stars Sophie and Lindsey Cunningham Talk Upcoming Girls' Classic

January 5, 2026

Sophie and Lindsey Cunningham, former Mizzou basketball stars, recently shared their excitement about the upcoming Sophie Cunningham Classic. This event, now in its fourth year, is set to take place from January 9th to 11th at Columbia College's Southwell Complex. The sisters are confident that this

business

New York City's Public Transport Gets a Price Bump

January 4, 2026

Starting this Sunday, riding the subway or bus in New York City will cost a bit more. The fare is going up to $3 from $2. 90. This is the first increase in over two years. Compared to other cities, this 10-cent raise is small. Other places have seen much bigger jumps in their transit fares. The Met

business

Flights Back in the Air After Venezuela Turmoil

January 4, 2026

Travelers in the Caribbean got a break on Sunday. Airlines rushed to add extra flights after the U. S. lifted restrictions on airspace. These restrictions were put in place after a U. S. attack in Venezuela the day before. The restrictions caused a big mess. Hundreds of flights were canceled on Sat

politics

Tensions Rise in Yemen as Power Struggle Intensifies

January 4, 2026

In a recent turn of events, the Yemeni government, supported by Saudi Arabia, has accused southern separatists of blocking access to the city of Aden. This accusation comes after the government reclaimed some territory from the separatists in the east. The separatists, backed by the UAE, deny these

politics

Venezuela's Future Uncertain After Maduro's Sudden Exit

January 3, 2026

In Madrid, Venezuelans who fled their homeland watched in shock as news broke about Nicolas Maduro's capture by U. S. forces. The event sparked a mix of relief and uncertainty among the large Venezuelan community in Spain, which includes prominent opposition figures like Edmundo Gonzalez and Leopold

politics

New York's New Mayor Takes a Stand on Old Orders

January 3, 2026

New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, made waves on Friday by undoing a bunch of executive orders from his predecessor, Eric Adams. Adams had issued these orders after being charged in 2024 with some serious allegations, including taking illegal campaign money and fancy trips from Turkish folks

environment

Cities Getting Hotter: The Surprising Truth About Urban Plants

January 3, 2026

Cities are getting hotter, and plants are supposed to help. But it's not that simple. In some places, plants can make things worse. This is a big deal because more than half the world's people live in cities. And cities are getting hotter because of something called the urban heat island effect. Sc

crime

The Hidden Danger in Bar Fires: What You Need to Know

January 2, 2026

A recent tragedy in a Swiss bar has brought attention to a deadly fire phenomenon called flashover. This event, which occurred in the early hours of a Thursday, has left many people wondering what exactly happened. Authorities believe that a flashover caused the explosion reported at the scene. But

business

Wind Power Clash: Big Company Takes on Trump

January 2, 2026

A major Danish energy company is taking legal action against the Trump administration. The company, Orsted, is the world's biggest offshore wind farm developer. They are suing because the U. S. government stopped their $5 billion wind project called Revolution Wind. This project is about 15 miles o