Koalas are mammals native to Australia. They are often incorrectly referred to as Koala bears, most likely because they have a similar appearance to bears. Koalas, however, are marsupials, meaning they carry their babies in a pouch on their bellies…. Read More
Forty-seven public schools in Chicago have less than a third of the students they could have, and another 150 are half empty. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has been spending more money that it takes in for years… Read More
The midnight ride of Paul Revere has been made immortal by poets and the authors of early American history. In Revolutionary War accounts, there is no mention of his borrowed horse’s name or breed – yet without this animal, the… Read More
On Friday, July 4, 2025, America will celebrate the birthday of America’s independence. There are several traditions surrounding the holiday, including barbecues, picnics, parades, sports events, and concerts, among others. Perhaps the most popular is a fireworks display. On Friday… Read More
When President Donald Trump activated the California National Guard to put down riots in Los Angeles in 2025, many in the media called it unprecedented. It was not. Only four years after all the states ratified the US Constitution in… Read More
The US Supreme Court ended its term on Friday, June 27, releasing five major decisions before leaving for summer break. All five rulings came down 6-3, but the justices didn’t always pick the same sides. While these cases all decide… Read More
A jaguar is a feline living in Central America, North America, and South America. It is a carnivorous animal with spots on its fur that resemble roses. The jaguar is the largest cat on the American continent, and it can… Read More
On June 21, the United States bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran — Fordow, Nantz, and Isfahan – and reports indicated they were obliterated. President Donald Trump had declared that the Iranian government would not be permitted to have nuclear… Read More
With a rise in education costs and a growing fear of AI’s potential to replace white-collar careers, Gen Zers are opting to wear toolbelts instead of being chained to desks and spending years paying back student loans. Ever since the… Read More
A scientist studying chimpanzees in Uganda noticed them performing a remarkable task, both for themselves and other chimps. It seems that, when wounded, chimpanzees know how to apply first-aid-like care to themselves and others. Some of the behavior is typical… Read More
On Friday, June 13, Israel launched a campaign of coordinated, well-planned attacks on military and nuclear research targets in Iran, deploying warplanes and drones that had been previously smuggled into the country. The goal: Destroy entirely Iran’s capability of developing… Read More
On June 14, President Donald Trump commemorated the birth of the US Army, whose 250th birthday was celebrated with a grand parade in Washington, DC. In a prelude to the event, Trump spoke at Fort Bragg, inspiring young fighting men… Read More