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Asteroid 2024 YR4: From Scary to Safe

February 25, 2025

A space rock named 2024 YR4 was first seen on December 27, 2024. It was really big, about 131 to 295 feet wide, like a large building. At first, scientists thought it might hit Earth in 2032. But now, they say there's almost no chance of that happening. NASA and the European Space Agency both agree

science

SpaceX to Launch NASA's NEO Hunter

February 22, 2025

NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch a new space telescope. This telescope is designed to search for near-Earth objects, or NEOs. The mission, called NEO Surveyor, will be launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. The launch is planned for September 2027. The telescope will operate from a special poin

politics

DOGE's Mystery Mission at NASA: What's Really Going On?

February 22, 2025

Lawmakers want to know more about DOGE's activities at NASA. They think NASA hasn't been clear enough about what DOGE is up to. NASA said DOGE found someone to work at NASA, but didn't say who or what they'll do. Lawmakers want to know who this person is and what they'll do. They're worried about co

politics

Hong Kong's Democratic Party Calls It Quits

February 22, 2025

Hong Kong's Democratic Party, once a major player in the city's political scene, has decided to shut down. The party's chair, Lo Kin-hei, made the announcement, pointing to the challenging political climate as the reason behind the decision. This isn't the first time a political group has disbanded

technology

SpaceX's Elon Musk Pushes for Early ISS Retirement

February 21, 2025

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has sparked a debate by suggesting that the International Space Station (ISS) should be retired much sooner than planned. He proposed that the ISS should be deorbited in just two years, rather than waiting until 2030. This idea has raised eyebrows and questions about th

health

Ghana's Free Healthcare: Does it Really Help Moms and Babies?

February 21, 2025

Ghana took a big step in 2008 to make healthcare more accessible. They introduced a policy that waived user fees for certain health services. This move was aimed at making it easier for people to access maternal health services, which in turn, would improve the health of both mothers and their child

science

SpaceX Boss Suggests Early Retirement for Space Station

February 21, 2025

Elon Musk, the head of SpaceX, recently suggested that NASA should retire the International Space Station (ISS) much sooner than planned. He believes it should happen within the next two years, instead of 2030. This idea has sparked a lot of debate and confusion. Musk made this suggestion on social

sports

Atlanta Racing Weekend: What's in Store?

February 20, 2025

Get ready for an action-packed weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway! The excitement starts on Friday with the Truck and Xfinity Series qualifying. The Cup Series drivers will take to the track on Saturday morning, setting the stage for an intense day of racing. The weekend will wrap up on Sunday with t

science

Asteroid 2024 YR4: Should We Be Worried?

February 19, 2025

A newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, has been making headlines lately. Why? Because there's a small chance it might hit Earth in 2032. NASA's latest estimate puts the odds at 3. 2 percent. That might not sound like much, but it's not zero either. First, let's talk about what this asteroid could d

celebrities

Rapper Rocky's Acquittal: A Hollywood Drama

February 19, 2025

In a Hollywood courtroom, a packed audience watched as Rakim Mayers, known to many as ASAP Rocky, was found not guilty of assault charges. This verdict came after a lengthy trial that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. The charges stemmed from a 2021 shooting incident near The W Hotel in Holl