On March 9, 2025, most Americans will begin
Daylight Saving Time (DST) by moving their clocks
ahead an hour. The time change will result in a loss
of an hour of sleep or free time on Sunday. However,
it will allow for longer days during the upcoming
spring and summer months.
Ramadan is the ninth and most sacred month in the
Islamic lunar calendar. During this month, archangel
Jibril revealed the first five verses of the Quran —
Islam's holy text — to Prophet Muhammad. The start
of the holy month is determined by the appearance
of the new crescent moon. This year, Ramadan is
expected to begin at sundown on or around Febru...
Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement on
January 15, 2025. It marks the first step in ending
the 15-month conflict, which has killed thousands
and caused widespread devastation in Gaza. The
United Nations estimates that 1.9 million of Gaza’s
2.4 million residents have been displaced by the
war.
When a giant, dolphin-like animal washed ashore a
beach in Otago, New Zealand, locals alerted the
Department of Conservation (DOC). Upon arrival, the
experts realized the 16-foot (5-meter) mammal was
no dolphin. It was a spade-toothed whale, the rarest
whale species known to science.
Since early January 2025, multiple large wildfires
have erupted in and around Los Angeles (LA),
California, tearing through dry vegetation and
destroying entire neighborhoods. As of January 15,
2025, more than 12,000 homes, businesses,
schools, and other structures have been destroyed.
At least 25 people have died, and more than 100,...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed annually on the
third Monday of January, honors the life and legacy
of the American civil rights leader. The federal
holiday, which falls on January 20 this year, is
designated as a national day of service. It
encourages Americans to volunteer and help
improve their communities.
Kasanka National Park in Zambia, Africa, is home to
an unlikely natural phenomenon — the world’s
largest mammal migration. Each year, from October
to December, millions of straw-colored fruit bats
from across Africa converge on this evergreen
swamp forest. These nocturnal mammals spend
their nights feasting on wild fruits in the surroundi...
For many in the United States, Christmas is a time
for baking and decorating cookies, finding the
perfect gifts for loved ones, and rewatching beloved
classics like Elf and Home Alone. However, Christmas
traditions vary greatly from country to country. Here
are some unique and fascinating holiday customs
from around the world.
A rocket built by students at the University of
Southern California (USC) Rocket Propulsion Lab
(RPL) has shattered a 20-year record. Aftershock II,
launched from Nevada's Black Rock Desert on
October 20, 2024, reached an altitude of 470,000
feet (143.3 km). This was 90,000 feet (27.4 km)
higher than the previous amateur rocket altitude r...
