There’s a new driver on Uber’s self-driving car project, a new start-up company called Aurora. Uber began work on autonomous vehicles back in 2015 to replace its drivers and increase profits. However, the company ran into many financial and legal…
The Atlantic hurricane season ended Nov. 30 with a record-breaking 30 named storms. Thirteen of the storms became hurricanes, including six major hurricanes with winds greater than 111 mph. This is the fifth consecutive year with an above-average season. According…
Advocates and conservationists are hopeful that a Biden administration will better protect animals in the U.S. In 2019, Trump made changes to the Endangered Species Act that made enforcement more difficult. Biden’s administration may reverse some of these rollbacks. The…
The historic 2020 NBA season came to a close October 11 after the Los Angeles Lakers won 106–93 over the Miami Heat in Game 6. This was the Laker’s 17th title after a 10-year drought. LeBron James was named MVP.…
On October 5, the National Zoo announced the sex of Mei Xiang’s newest cub. The cub was born on August 21. DNA testing was used to determine it is a boy. This test is the best way to tell the…
A behind-the-scenes look at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during the US Open shows what life is like for players, coaches, and other personnel. With the absence of fans, the suites that normally sit sponsors and celebrities are…
Over 60 players are choosing not to play in the upcoming 2020 NFL season because of coronavirus concerns. Some players are at high risk of catching the virus. These players will receive a $350,000 stipend. The other players will receive…
Instagram Reels launched August 5 in the United States. The app will allow users to record short videos and edit them to add music and other effects. Facebook is hoping to attract TikTok fans with this new Instagram feature. Facebook’s…
In 1994, Jeannie Leavitt was the first U.S. Air Force female fighter pilot accepted for combat. A skilled pilot, Leavitt graduated top of her class in 1993. She got first choice of aircraft and she picked the F-15E fighter jet…
As the largest cat species on the planet, there is a lot to celebrate when it comes to tigers. Their distinctive orange and black coat can have up to 100 stripes. They can see six times better in the dark…