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A New Era in Space Travel: The First Wheelchair User Soars Beyond Earth

December 20, 2025

Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German engineer, made history by becoming the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán Line, the boundary marking the edge of outer space. This groundbreaking journey took place aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule, launching from Texas on a Saturday morning. Th

environment

Weather Science in Peril: A Risky Move by the Trump Administration

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration has sparked concern among scientists and officials by planning to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a key institution for weather, wildfire, and climate science. This decision comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Colorado Governo

entertainment

Bowen Yang's Next Chapter: A Change at SNL

December 20, 2025

Bowen Yang, a standout performer on "Saturday Night Live, " is leaving the show this season. This news comes after he appeared in a recent episode hosted by Ariana Grande, with whom he worked in "Wicked. " Yang joined "SNL" in 2018 as a writer and quickly moved up the ranks, becoming a fan favorite

politics

Kids' Future Funds: Big Names Step Up, But Will It Be Enough?

December 20, 2025

The government is rallying big names to back a new savings plan for kids. The idea is to help families build a financial cushion for their children's future. The plan lets people set aside up to $5, 000 a year for each child. The money grows in index funds and can be used for college, buying a home,

crime

Celebrities Linked to Epstein: What's New?

December 20, 2025

The recent release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents has brought several well-known names back into the spotlight. This isn't the first time celebrities have been mentioned in connection to Epstein, but the latest batch of files has sparked fresh discussions. The files, made public under the Eps

crime

Famous Faces in the Epstein Files: What We Know Now

December 20, 2025

Jeffrey Epstein's name still stirs up strong feelings, even years after his death. His files, once sealed, have been partially opened, sparking fresh discussions and theories. In 2024 and 2025, parts of these files were made public, revealing names of well-known figures who had some connection to Ep

crime

Who Was Jeffrey Epstein Really Close To?

December 20, 2025

The Justice Department has just dropped a big batch of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier with a dark past. This is the first time so many photos and documents from his life have been made public all at once. The files include around 3, 900 items, most of which are photos. These ph

politics

Drilling Down on Science: A Clash of Ideologies

December 20, 2025

In a recent discussion, Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado raised eyebrows by accusing the Trump administration of prioritizing drilling over science. He didn't mince words, calling the administration's approach "anti-science" and comparing it to a catchy but simplistic slogan from the past. Benn

entertainment

Michael Johnston: The Makeup Maestro of Kids' TV

December 20, 2025

Michael Johnston is a big deal in the world of makeup artistry, especially for kids' TV shows. He's been doing this for over 30 years and has worked on some of Nickelodeon's most popular shows. Think All That, Zoey 101, iCarly, and even The Fairly OddParents. He's not just a makeup artist; he's a me

crypto

Bitcoin Stands Tall While Others Dip: What's Going On?

December 20, 2025

Bitcoin is doing pretty well right now. It's holding strong around $87, 000. But why? Well, traders are being extra careful. They're waiting to see what the Bank of Japan is going to do with interest rates. It's like they're sitting on their hands, not wanting to make any big moves until they know m