A stream of nearly 500 stars in the Milky Way is actually a family
Our Milky Way galaxy is filled with streams of stars, but one of them appears to be a family that includes nearly 500 relatives, according to a new…
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Here are the Martin Luther King Jr. words that inspire today’s social justice leaders
More than a half a century has passed since Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial calling for freedom and equality…
Continue ReadingAfter five days of internet blackout, Ugandans are back online as Bobi Wine remains under house arrest
Uganda’s internet shutdown has been described as a “textbook case of pre-meditated, pre-election internet blackout,” as…
Continue ReadingA teenager saved her family when they lost their sense of smell from Covid-19 and didn’t realize their house was on fire
A Texas family who lost their sense of smell because they have coronavirus nearly died when a fire engulfed their house and they couldn’t smell…
Continue ReadingMLK Day encourages service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January, although Dr. King was actually born on the 15th of January 1929, 92 years…
Continue ReadingAlabama Covid-19 grant recipients say cash has covered holes caused by pandemic
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Faced with a looming deadline to spend the money it got…
Continue ReadingTeacher uses stimulus money to help students’ families
Click here for updates on this story HERSHEY, Pa. (WPMT) — A teacher went above and beyond to help his students.…
Continue ReadingWoman creates quilted cover for her SUV
Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Think of it as one of life’s little ironies: If…
Continue ReadingHosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless helping metro-Atlanta families in need
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Ga. (WGCL) — Thanks to Covid-19, nonprofits are struggling to do more…
Continue ReadingHigh School honors its veterans with a tribute wall
Click here for updates on this story GENESEO, Illinois (Quad-City Times) — It is 20 feet of patriotic splendor, wrapped…
Continue ReadingProfessor whose syllabus drew backlash speaks out
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal) — Ken Mayer watched on TV earlier…
Continue ReadingMan accused of shooting near Omaha Zoo is arrested
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Ne (WOWT) — Police are investigating a shooting that happened in South…
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Covid-19 ‘superspreader’ in northeast China linked to 102 infections
A so-called Covid-19 “superspreader” who traveled around northeastern China has been linked to 102 confirmed infections, according to…
Continue ReadingFired Florida data scientist Rebekah Jones turns herself in to authorities
The former Florida data analyst who has accused state officials of covering up the extent of the pandemic has turned herself in to authorities days…
Continue ReadingVandals damage endangered Hawaiian plants
Click here for updates on this story Waimano, HI (KITV) — State botanist Susan Ching spent her Sunday sweeping up soil…
Continue ReadingWorkers trapped in gold mine for more than a week send note to rescuers
Twelve miners trapped underground for more than a week in a Chinese gold mine have managed to get a note to rescuers, state media reported Monday.…
Continue ReadingWorkers face a new employment landscape in 2021
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS) — Last year seemed to have an impact on all of us, whether…
Continue ReadingKremlin critic Alexey Navalny to be held in custody for 30 days following his return to Russia
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny was ordered to remain in custody for 30 days during a surprise hearing in Russia on Monday, less than 24 hours after he…
Continue ReadingFifth Tennessee resident arrested in connection to Capitol riots
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A spokesperson for the FBI confirmed a man was arrested in…
Continue ReadingAsheville Habitat for Humanity accepting applications for homeownership programs
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Habitat for Humanity is now accepting…
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