On May 11, 2025, most Americans will celebrate
Mother’s Day. The beloved tradition is credited to
Anna Jarvis, a teacher from Philadelphia. She wanted
to honor the sacrifices mothers make for their
families. The first celebration took place in 1908 at a
church in Grafton, West Virginia. It was such a
success that Jarvis launched a campaign to make ...
On March 29, 2025, the New York Yankees set a
franchise record by hitting nine home runs in a
single game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Only
two other teams in Major League Baseball (MLB)
history have ever hit nine or more home runs in one
game. The Yankees' incredible performance is
partially being credited to the so-called "torpedo b...
Do you like comic books? Then you will be pleased to
know that May 3, 2025, is Free Comic Book Day
(FCBD)! This means you can walk into any of over
2,300 participating retailers worldwide and pick up a
free comic. Now in its 23rd year, the global event is
held annually on the first Saturday in May.
One of the biggest challenges for long-term stays on
the Moon is creating safe shelters for astronauts.
Researchers have long believed that lunar caves
might be the answer. These natural shelters could
protect astronauts from the extreme temperature
swings and constant exposure to space radiation.
They might even have water ice. However, finding ...
When a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Southern
California on April 14, 2025, a camera at the San
Diego Zoo Safari Park captured a powerful display of
animal instinct. As the ground shook, three African
elephants quickly formed a protective circle around
the two young calves. Their reaction offers a rare
glimpse into the mammals' natural defense strategy.
On March 28, 2025, 19-year-old Alysa Liu became
the first American woman to win the ISU World
Figure Skating Championships in nearly 20 years.
The last American woman to claim this title was
Kimmie Meissner, who won in 2006.
Earth Day 2025 marks the 55th anniversary of the
global environmental effort that began on April 22,
1970. The first Earth Day united 20 million
Americans — about 10% of the US population at the
time — to demand environmental protections.
The Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii is
famous for its frequent eruptions and breathtaking
displays of molten lava. But recent activity has been
even more spectacular than usual. Some lava
fountains have soared as high as 1,000 feet (304
m). Such eruptions have not been seen in over 65
years.
Easter, which will be observed on April 20, 2025, is
the oldest and most important of all Christian
festivals. The holiday celebrates the resurrection of
Jesus Christ. Many adults in the US observe it by
attending special church services. Some also fast or
give up certain foods or habits for 40 days leading
up to Easter. For American kids, the holiday center...
