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When to Watch: Taurid Meteor Shower's Best Times

November 6, 2024

You might spot some amazing shooting stars this fall! The Taurid meteor shower will be visible soon. NASA says it's one of the biggest meteor showers, thanks to Comet Encke. This comet left a bunch of space debris behind, and when Earth passes through it, we see a show! The shower has two parts: the

crime

Man with Weapons Stopped at U. S. Capitol

November 6, 2024

On a Tuesday, a man's visit to the U. S. Capitol took an unexpected turn. During a security check at the Capitol Visitor Center, he was stopped by police. The reason? He had a torch and a flare gun with him, and he smelled of fuel. Authorities quickly took action, canceling public tours for the rest

technology

Huawei's Big Hire Hunt: Poaching TSMC Engineers

November 6, 2024

You might have heard about the ongoing feud between Huawei and the US government. It's been a big deal in the tech world, with Huawei facing sanctions that make it tough for them to get the latest chips. But Huawei isn't letting that stop them. They're on a mission to expand their chip manufacturing

sports

Lightning Strike on Soccer Field: A Tragic Moment in Peru

November 6, 2024

Imagine this: a soccer match in Peru was suddenly interrupted by a lightning strike. The bolt hit José Hugo De la Cruz Meza, a 39-year-old defender for the Chocca Family team, as he and other players were leaving the field due to bad weather at the Coto Coto stadium near Huancayo. The strike was so

lifestyle

Salem's Halloween Boom: A New Record!

November 6, 2024

Salem, Massachusetts just set a new record for Halloween visitors! The city welcomed 87, 351 visitors on October 31, shattering last year's record of 63, 856. This spooky influx is part of the annual Haunted Happenings festival, which brought in 1, 040, 600 visitors this October—an 8. 6% increase fr

politics

North Korean Troops in Ukraine: The Unexpected Development

November 5, 2024

Recently, Ukraine has claimed that North Korean troops, sent to help Russia in its war, have been attacked. This is a big development as the war nears its 1000-day mark. A Ukrainian official said the first North Korean troops were shelled in the Kursk region. Western governments had predicted this m

entertainment

Brother Comes to Fan's Rescue at Taylor Swift Concert

November 5, 2024

Ever heard of a concert experience that involved a celebrity's sibling? That's exactly what happened at Taylor Swift's recent tour stop in Indianapolis. A fan was about to get kicked out for dressing up as Taylor's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and things got intense with security. Luckily, Taylor's brot

business

Get Ready for Black Friday: Best Early Deals to Check Out

November 5, 2024

Black Friday is just around the corner, and some amazing deals are already available. Walmart Plus members can get first access to Walmart’s deals, including a year of Walmart Plus for just $49. REI is offering huge discounts on outdoor gear from top brands like Adidas and Columbia. For those lookin

technology

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Gets Security Boost in November 2024

November 4, 2024

Samsung has been busy, and now it's time for Galaxy S24 owners in the U. S. to reap the benefits. A new security update has just landed on the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra. This update, with firmware version S92xUSQS4AXJA, brings the November 2024 security patch. This patch addresses multiple sec

science

Catch the Southern Taurids: A Late-Night Meteor Extravaganza

November 4, 2024

Get ready, sky-watchers! The Southern Taurid meteor shower is set to dazzle us late on November 6 into the early hours of November 7. While this shower might not produce a lot of meteors—only about five per hour—it makes up for it with stunning fireballs. These are super-bright meteors, brighter tha