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Barack Obama's Top Picks for 2024: A Casual Look

December 21, 2024

Former President Barack Obama recently shared a list of his favorite books, movies, and songs from 2024. He posted on social media, "I'm always excited to share what I've been enjoying. " This year, his list includes some thought-provoking books like Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo and Martin MacInnes’ In

science

AI's Unexpected Discoveries in 2024

December 21, 2024

In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) showed its power in surprising ways. Scientists used AI and X-rays to read ancient scrolls from Herculaneum, Italy, that were buried by the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. These scrolls are so delicate they can't be unrolled, but AI helped decode over 2, 000 c

crime

The Surprising Story Behind the Magdeburg Christmas Market Tragedy

December 21, 2024

In Magdeburg, Germany, a tragic event unfolded as a black BMW plowed into a bustling Christmas market, leaving five dead and hundreds injured. The man behind the wheel was identified as a 50-year-old Saudi psychiatrist, Taleb A, who had resided in Germany for nearly two decades. Authorities, though

politics

Congress Makes Last-Minute Move to Keep Government Running

December 21, 2024

In a last-minute effort to prevent a government shutdown, the Republican-led House passed a temporary funding bill on Friday evening. This bill would keep the government running through March 14, avoiding unpaid work for federal employees during the holidays. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, wi

politics

US and Syrian Leader Meet: A Shift in Policy

December 21, 2024

Ever heard of Ahmad al-Sharaa? He's a key figure in Syria, and believe it or not, he's just had a chat with the US. Sounds surprising, right? The reason for this meeting? The US wants to join forces with al-Sharaa to combat terrorism. This is a major change because the US once offered a $10 million

crime

Eight Convicted Over Teacher's Murder in Paris

December 21, 2024

In a significant court case, France's anti-terrorism court has found eight individuals guilty of their roles in the 2020 beheading of Samuel Paty, a teacher. Paty was killed after displaying cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in his classroom. The 18-year-old attacker, of Chechen heritage, was shot by

sports

NFL's Rare Fair-Catch Kick: A Halftime Surprise

December 21, 2024

Ever heard of a fair-catch free kick in football? It's a rare thing, used only a handful of times in hundreds of games. Before last night, only one team had successfully pulled it off in the last 48 years. That's right, just one! Out of 16 attempts, only one succeeded. But last night, the Chargers'

crime

A Virginia Student's Alleged Terror Plot

December 21, 2024

Imagine finding out a student at a nearby university was accused of planning a terror attack. That's what just happened in Virginia. Officials arrested Abdullah Hassan, a freshman at George Mason University, on Friday. They say he was plotting to attack the Israeli consulate in New York City. Hassan

science

Humans and Giant Animals: A Longer Coexistence

December 21, 2024

Scientists are rethinking when humans first arrived in the Americas. New evidence suggests people were here much earlier than previously thought. They might have lived alongside giant sloths and mastodons for thousands of years without causing their extinction. In Brazil, fossils show signs of bein

health

Grandparents: Let's Talk About Our Words to Grandkids

December 19, 2024

Ever thought about the power of your words when chatting with your grandkids? It's a big deal! Atlanta psychologist Dr. Delawalla says sneaking treats or sharing secrets can weaken your kid's trust in their parents. That's not cool. It might even make them keep dangerous secrets. So, let's not do th