Memorial Day, which falls on May 26 this year, is
often considered the unofficial start of summer.
However, the federal holiday has a much deeper
purpose. It honors the men and women who lost
their lives while serving in the US Armed Forces. This
includes those in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,
Marine Corps, and Navy.
Like many kids, Liam LaFavers sometimes gets to
use his mom’s phone as a treat. But instead of
watching shows or playing games, the eight-year-old
likes browsing Amazon for carnival supplies. He often
fills the checkout cart with decorations and prizes,
but never buys anything. That changed in early May
when Liam accidentally pressed the "buy" button ...
In the summer of 2014, millions of people worldwide
dumped buckets of ice water over their heads and
challenged others to do the same. But this was not
just for fun — they were taking on the Ice Bucket
Challenge. The campaign, which went viral on social
media, aimed to raise awareness and funds for ALS
research, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It rai...
On May 11, 2025, most Americans will celebrate
Mother’s Day. The beloved tradition is credited to
Anna Jarvis, a teacher from Philadelphia. She wanted
to honor the sacrifices mothers make for their
families. The first celebration took place in 1908 at a
church in Grafton, West Virginia. It was such a
success that Jarvis launched a campaign to make ...
On March 29, 2025, the New York Yankees set a
franchise record by hitting nine home runs in a
single game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Only
two other teams in Major League Baseball (MLB)
history have ever hit nine or more home runs in one
game. The Yankees' incredible performance is
partially being credited to the so-called "torpedo b...
Do you like comic books? Then you will be pleased to
know that May 3, 2025, is Free Comic Book Day
(FCBD)! This means you can walk into any of over
2,300 participating retailers worldwide and pick up a
free comic. Now in its 23rd year, the global event is
held annually on the first Saturday in May.
One of the biggest challenges for long-term stays on
the Moon is creating safe shelters for astronauts.
Researchers have long believed that lunar caves
might be the answer. These natural shelters could
protect astronauts from the extreme temperature
swings and constant exposure to space radiation.
They might even have water ice. However, finding ...
When a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Southern
California on April 14, 2025, a camera at the San
Diego Zoo Safari Park captured a powerful display of
animal instinct. As the ground shook, three African
elephants quickly formed a protective circle around
the two young calves. Their reaction offers a rare
glimpse into the mammals' natural defense strategy.
On March 28, 2025, 19-year-old Alysa Liu became
the first American woman to win the ISU World
Figure Skating Championships in nearly 20 years.
The last American woman to claim this title was
Kimmie Meissner, who won in 2006.
