China is playing a big part in a huge global project called the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). This project is about building the world's largest radio telescopes. The SKA will create a ton of data. It's so much that one organization can't handle it all alone. So, they're teaming up with countries ar
Portugal saw a massive strike recently. It was the biggest in over a decade. Almost a million workers joined in. They were unhappy with the government's new work rules. The government wants to change the rules. They say it will help the economy grow. But workers think it takes away their rights. Th
South Carolina is facing a tough situation with measles. Over 110 people have gotten sick, and more than 250 others are stuck in quarantine because they might have been exposed. This is part of a bigger problem happening across the country. The outbreak started in October and is mostly in Spartanbu
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep all its regional bank presidents in their jobs. This might seem like a small thing, but it's actually pretty important. These presidents have a big say in setting interest rates, almost as much as the main governors do. Not long ago, there was talk about chan
Indiana's political scene has seen better days. A long-serving state senator recently shared his thoughts on the changes he's witnessed over his nearly two decades in the General Assembly. He remembers a time when debates were heated but respectful, guided by a shared sense of purpose and Hoosier pr
Newport News is planning a big music festival for next Memorial Day weekend. The city council has given $3. 03 million to make this happen. This money is from extra funds they had at the end of the year. The goal is to make Newport News a place people want to visit for culture and music. The festiv
Shoulder pain and limited movement can be tough to deal with. Two common surgeries to fix this are total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and hemiarthroplasty (HA). But which one works better in the long run? A big study was done to find out. It involved people from different countries and hospitals. Th
Jeff Garcia, known for bringing life to beloved characters like Sheen in "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, " has passed away at the age of 50. His family confirmed the sad news, revealing that he was taken off life support after a battle with pneumonia and other health issues. Garcia's son, Jojo, shared
Jim Ward, a beloved voice actor, has passed away at the age of 66. His former co-host, Stephanie Miller, shared the sad news on social media, calling him a "voice deity. " Ward was known for his work on popular video games and animated shows. Ward's health took a turn in 2021 when he contracted a s
In a shocking turn of events, a bookkeeper named Lori Jakubowski has been accused of stealing a whopping $2. 5 million from Fresco by Scotto, a well-known Italian restaurant in New York City. This heist took place over seven long years, with Jakubowski creatively siphoning money in various ways. She
