US Government Reopens As New Funding Bill Passes
The federal government reopened on November 13, 2025, ending a 43-day shutdown, the longest in US history. This followed President Donald Trump’s signing of a temporary f...
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Thanksgiving-Like Holidays From Around The World
On November 27, 2025, most Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving with big feasts, parades, and "Turkey Trot" races. Many other countries also have celebrations that honor...
Oldest Dome-Headed Dinosaur Unearthed In Mongolia
The pachycephalosaurs are among the most mysterious dinosaurs of the Cretaceous period. Aside from their famous dome-shaped skulls, very little is known about these two-l...
Chinese Astronauts' Return Delayed After Debris Hits Spacecraft
Three taikonauts — the term for Chinese astronauts — aboard China’s Tiangong Space Station have had their trip home postponed after a piece of space debris struck their r...
Three taikonauts — the term for Chinese astronauts — aboard China’s Tiangong Space Station have had their trip home postponed after a piece of space debris struck their r...
New "Superfood" Could Save Honey Bee Colonies
Honey bees are vital to our food supply. They pollinate the flowers of many fruits and vegetables, supporting about 35 percent of the world's crops. In the US alone, the...
Honey bees are vital to our food supply. They pollinate the flowers of many fruits and vegetables, supporting about 35 percent of the world's crops. In the US alone, the...
Sanae Takaichi Breaks Barriers As Japan's First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi made history on October 21, 2025, when she became Japan's first female prime minister. Just weeks earlier, on October 4, she was elected as the first woman...
The History And Significance Of Veterans Day
Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11. It honors the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. This includes members of the US Army, Navy, Marin...
Playful Otter Is Stealing Surfboards In California
Isabella Orduna was paddling out for an evening surf at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California, on October 15, 2025, when something nipped at her foot. Startled, she roll...
Los Angeles Dodgers Win Back-to-Back World Series Titles
The Los Angeles Dodgers made baseball history on November 1, 2025, by winning their second straight World Series title. They defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling...
The Los Angeles Dodgers made baseball history on November 1, 2025, by winning their second straight World Series title. They defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling...
Give Your Halloween Pumpkins A Second Life
Every fall, Americans buy tens of millions of pumpkins for Halloween. Some are transformed into jack-o'-lanterns, while others are left whole for display. Sadly, interest...
Every fall, Americans buy tens of millions of pumpkins for Halloween. Some are transformed into jack-o'-lanterns, while others are left whole for display. Sadly, interest...
"Fall Back!" Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend
Planning to stay up late on Halloween? Then you will be pleased to know that November 2, 2025, marks the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST). On this day, most North Americ...
Giant Pumpkin Boats Make A Splash In Oregon
On October 19, 2025, thousands of people gathered at the Tulatin Lake of the Commons in Oregon to witness the 21st annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. This beloved f...
Celebrating Mexico’s Day Of The Dead
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and joyful Mexican holiday to honor those who have passed. Held annually on November 1 and 2, it gives families a cha...