Inside America's 250th Birthday Time Capsule
On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday. To mark the occasion, officials will bury a time capsule in Philadelphia. The capsule is designed to...
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Pop Icons To Headline First-Ever FIFA World Cup Halftime Show
The FIFA World Cup final will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026. It will break a 96-year-old tradition by staging a Super Bowl-style halfti...
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month With These Scoop Worthy Facts
Every July, ice cream lovers across the United States (US) come together to celebrate National Ice Cream Month. This sweet tradition began in 1984, when President Ronald...
These Tiny Fish Can Climb Steep Rock Walls
For decades, people in The Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa have reported seeing tiny shellear fish climb the steep walls of Luvilombo Falls. In 2009, a loc...
For decades, people in The Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa have reported seeing tiny shellear fish climb the steep walls of Luvilombo Falls. In 2009, a loc...
Why Pink Cleats Have Taken Over The World Cup
Soccer fans may have noticed a "sea" of pink cleats at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The trend is not limited to one team or one brand. Players from different countries, even...
Soccer fans may have noticed a "sea" of pink cleats at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The trend is not limited to one team or one brand. Players from different countries, even...
Mars Flyby Sends NASA's Psyche Probe Toward A Metal-Rich Asteroid
On May 15, 2026 — nearly three years after its launch in October 2023 — NASA's Psyche space probe used Mars' gravity to slingshot itself toward its final destination. Tra...
Elon Musk Becomes The World's First Trillionaire
With a net worth of nearly $780 billion, Elon Musk had been the world's wealthiest individual for much of the 2020s. This was primarily due to his massive ownership in el...
The June Solstice Explained
Those celebrating Father’s Day on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere will get more than gifts and celebrations this year. They will enjoy extra daylight, too. That is bec...
At 17, Gilberto Mora Is Already Making World Cup History
On June 11, 2026, Mexico opened the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a home crowd at the Mexico City Stadium. The match marked a historic miles...
On June 11, 2026, Mexico opened the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a home crowd at the Mexico City Stadium. The match marked a historic miles...
The Vätternrundan: Sweden's 196-Mile Summer Cycling Tradition
Every June, thousands of cyclists gather in Motala, Sweden, to participate in one of the world's longest and most iconic bike events — the Vätternrundan. The ride require...
Every June, thousands of cyclists gather in Motala, Sweden, to participate in one of the world's longest and most iconic bike events — the Vätternrundan. The ride require...
The Story Of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is observed annually in the United States on June 19. The federal holiday celebrates the historic journey that led to the end of slavery in the country. On thi...
Laos Cave Flood Rescue Ends With Two Still Missing
A dramatic rescue operation for seven men trapped in a cave in the Southeast Asian country of Laos has ended. Five of the men were rescued by divers. But the search for t...
Shrey Parikh Wins 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee In Rare Spell-Off
Fourteen-year-old Shrey Parikh from California is the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. His historic victory on May 28 was sealed by the word "bromocriptine."...