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Celestial Visitors: Asteroids Zoom Past Earth

October 28, 2024

Did you know that Earth is about to have some close encounters with space rocks? In the next few days, five asteroids will fly by our planet. NASA is keeping a close eye on these visitors, sharing details like their size, distance, and when they'll pass by on an online dashboard. What's interesting

business

Airline's New Tech Tackles Line Cutters

October 27, 2024

American Airlines is trying out an innovative boarding system at three airports to keep line cutters in check. The tech, under testing at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, Tucson International Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, makes a noise when someone tries to board

politics

Election Lies: What's True and What's Not

October 26, 2024

In the final stretch of the presidential election, social media is buzzing with false claims about voting. Some folks say noncitizens are voting, mail-in ballots are easily tampered with, and voting machines can be hacked. These lies are making people doubt the voting process. Even prominent figures

celebrities

Rapper Lil Durk Arrested: A Web of Revenge and Violence

October 26, 2024

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk, real name Durk Banks, was recently arrested in Florida on serious federal charges. The 32-year-old is accused of hiring a hit on rapper Quando Rondo, which tragically ended in the death of Rondo's cousin, Saviyah Robinson. Durk's rap collective, "Only the Family" (OTF

entertainment

Agatha's Twist on Time Travel

October 26, 2024

Agatha's latest adventure is a wild ride through time. It's like being stuck in a time loop with Lilia, the seer. But this isn't your average time-travel story. It's more like "Castle Rock, " where time gets tricky. Both Lilia and Ruth from "Castle Rock" battle against time, and that's what makes th

lifestyle

Virginia's Secret Weapon: Perfecting Soy Sauce

October 25, 2024

Ever thought about where your soy sauce comes from? Believe it or not, one of the best places for making it is Virginia! You might know that wine gets its unique taste from the place it's made, called terroir. Guess what? Soy sauce can too! San-J, a company that's been around for over 200 years, do

technology

Rocket Revival: A Second Chance for Antares

October 25, 2024

Ever heard of the Antares rocket? It's not as famous as some others, but it has an interesting past. Ten years ago, an Antares rocket crashed just seconds after liftoff in Virginia. The blast was so strong, it shook the ground. Now, companies like Northrop Grumman and Firefly Aerospace are working o

science

Asteroid Adventure: Four Space Rocks Zoom By Earth Today

October 24, 2024

Today is astronomical day! Four asteroids, including a so-called "city killer, " are scheduled for a close encounter with Earth. They won't hit us, but they'll still make quite the show. The largest, named 2002 NV16, is about the size of the Washington Monument and comes closest at about 2. 8 millio

business

American Airlines' New Tech: Ending Gate Rush Chaos

October 24, 2024

Ever felt like you're in a race just to get on a plane? American Airlines is trying to fix that with new tech. Instead of people crowding gates early, they're testing a tool that gives gate agents a heads-up when passengers jump the line. This tool is meant to make boarding fairer and smoother. Rem

technology

China's Radar Calibration Mission: What's the Deal?

October 24, 2024

Late on a Monday night, China sent up not one, but three satellites – Tianping-3A, B, and another B. These little guys are on a big mission: to calibrate ground radar equipment and collect other data. The launch happened from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China. A Long March 6 rock