Fan Bingbing is one of China’s most popular and well-known actresses. She has starred in a number of high-profile films, including the blockbusters “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and “The Great Wall.” But now Fan Bingbing has been sentenced to an extended prison sentence and fined hundreds of millions of Chinese yuan for tax evasion […]
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A rock band performing inside a plastic balloon
Introduction As summertime nears, many people start looking for ways to entertain themselves. Some might take up golf, others might head out to the beach. But for those who love the arts, one of the best ways to spend their free time is by going to a rock concert! Whether you’re in a large city […]
Ciara Gunn, a 17-year-old teenager, created her own watercolor prom dress for her graduation ceremony.
Ciara Gunn is a 17-year-old high school student from Illinois who created her own watercolor prom dress for her graduation ceremony. Ciara is blind, which makes the process of designing and creating the dress all the more special for her. We interviewed Ciara about her experience and how she used AI to help her with […]
The summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi, Vietnam ended without an agreement.
The summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi, Vietnam ended without an agreement. After two days of negotiations, the two leaders failed to reach a deal that would end the nuclear threat from North Korea. With no clear path forward, both sides are now headed back to their […]
A homeless man whose kind heart reciprocated
One of the most heartwarming stories of the year happened in Philadelphia, when a homeless man named Rudy found a wallet on the ground and decided to take it home with him. Inside was $600, enough to help Rudy get back on his feet. This story touched not only Rudy himself, but also the people […]
Passengers on an Iranian passenger plane were injured when Israeli fighter jets flew too close
On Wednesday, an Iranian passenger plane flying from Tehran to Damascus was reportedly attacked by Israeli fighter jets. The passengers on board were injured, with one reported having a broken jaw and another sustaining major burns. Iran has since accused Israel of involvement in the attack, and claimed that the planes were not in Israeli […]
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in are reportedly preparing to end the war between the two countries in the coming week.
The Korean War is the longest-running conflict in the world and has claimed the lives of over million people. This week, reports are coming in that North and South Korea are close to ending the war. If these reports are true, it would be a huge step forward for both countries. The ceasefire is reportedly […]
US President Donald Trump has announced that Sarah Sanders will resign as White House press secretary.
Sarah Sanders had been the press secretary for Donald Trump since May 2017, and she had been a key figure in the Trump administration’s messaging strategy. She is being replaced by deputy press secretary Raj Shah. Background On July 26, 2018, Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that she would be resigning as the White House press […]
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister for Bringing Peace to Africa
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, for his efforts in bringing peace and stability to Africa. This is the first time that the prize has been given to a head of government from Africa, and it is hoped that this recognition will help promote progress on the continent. […]
A plane flying in honor of those fighting against the COVID-19 disease crashed and one person died
With Memorial Day just around the corner, many people will be spending time outdoors enjoying the sunshine and good company. But for one family in North Carolina, their memorial day was a little different. Their loved one, Ryan Vaughn, passed away last week after his plane crashed while flying in honor of those fighting against […]