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....
Read news articleBoris and Svetlaya, a pair of rescued Amur tigers in
Siberia, Russia, have reunited as mates after being
separated for more than a year and over 100 miles.
Their heartwarming love story began in 2014 when
they were just cubs, brought together by fate....
Read news articleA 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......
Read news articleHanukkah, one of the most widely observed Jewish
holidays, is a joyous eight-day winter festival. It
begins on the 25th day of Kislev, the ninth month of
the Hebrew calendar. This usually falls between late
November and late December. In 2024, Hanukkah
celebrations will start at sundown on December 25,
coinciding with Christmas Day, and conclude on Ja......
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