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Why the sky cracks: The real story behind lightning and thunder

March 25, 2026

Thunderstorms are like giant mixing bowls in the sky. Inside these clouds, wind whips water droplets and ice crystals around at high speeds. The smallest drops get pushed to the top of the cloud, while heavier ice pieces sink or get dragged down by downward winds. Every time these pieces bump into e

entertainment

Celebrities and the pressure to discuss plastic surgery

March 25, 2026

Public figures often face expectations that don’t apply to regular people. A recent debate highlights this issue after a well-known personality called out celebrities for not being open about plastic surgery. She argued that if someone clearly looks different, they should explain why instead of stay

politics

Delta Says Congress Must Pay for the Shutdown

March 24, 2026

Delta Air Lines has decided to stop its special congressional desk service until the federal shutdown ends. The service had let lawmakers and staff book flights at lower prices, secure same‑day tickets for votes, and change itineraries quickly. Delta said the priority now is safety and customer care

politics

Ghana Leader Calls Out US Moves on Black History

March 24, 2026

President John Mahama stood in New York and voiced strong criticism of the United States, saying that recent actions by the Trump administration are quietly erasing Black history. He warned that such policies could set a dangerous example for other governments and private entities. The US has been

politics

Trump Uses Mail Ballot in Florida Election While Pushing Limits on Absentee Voting

March 24, 2026

Trump cast a mail‑in ballot for a Florida state House race even as he warned that “mail‑in voting means mail‑in cheating. ” The former president, who lives in Palm Beach County, took part in a special election for House District 87 that includes his Mar‑a‑Lago home. He also used a mail ballot in the

health

Insurance Gaps Hurt Diabetes Control

March 23, 2026

People who keep losing health insurance find it harder to keep their blood sugar in check. A study that followed more than 39, 000 adults in community clinics across twenty states found that those who lost coverage needed more medication and struggled with treatment. The research looked at low‑incom

opinion

When Feelings Rule the Headlines

March 22, 2026

In a 2016 TV interview, a former Speaker of the House shrugged off FBI crime statistics and said he would follow public opinion instead. The remark was simple, but it showed a bigger trend: people often trust how they feel more than hard data. The conversation began with a question about rising c

health

Covid’s Hidden Lessons: What We Learned and Forgot

March 22, 2026

The pandemic’s most devastating moments unfolded behind closed hospital doors, where patients fought for breath on machines while loved ones waited outside. Those quiet scenes were rarely captured by the media, so many people only saw the pandemic through indirect signs—empty streets with ambulances

health

The foods nutritionists once warned you about but you should actually eat

March 22, 2026

For years, people have followed food rules they didn’t question—like avoiding certain foods because “experts” said so. But what if those warnings were wrong? Many foods once called unhealthy are actually packed with nutrients that most diets lack. The problem started when food companies pushed low-f

entertainment

A British Crime Drama Built on a Familiar Foundation

March 22, 2026

British audiences have a new obsession with a crime thriller series, reminding them that the UK knows its way around gangster stories. The show, set in London’s criminal underworld, follows a group of ruthless figures locked in a violent rivalry over territory. What started as a completely different