Children frequently ask questions like, “Why does 1+1=2?” or “Why memorize multiplication tables?” Many adults stop pondering these questions. Yet, mathematicians like Dr. Eugenia Cheng invite us to continue questioning. Her book, Is Math Real? How Simple Questions Lead Us to Mathematics’ Deepest Truths, encourages exploring the purpose behind such inquiries. Consider an alternate reality...
A view of the rising water levels at the Wainaku Street Bridge in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, captured on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photo by Taylor Cozloff/AP/Civil Beat Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday after passing by Hawaii without making landfall. However, it continued to affect the Big Island...
Thieves have stolen four works attributed to Renaissance artist Antonello da Messina, with an estimated worth of millions of euros. The theft occurred at the regional museum in Messina, Sicily, during Assumption holiday festivities. According to reports from cultural officials and Italian media, the heist took place on Saturday evening. The criminals bypassed alarm and...
Thomas ‘Tommy’ John, a celebrated Major League Baseball player and pioneer for a revolutionary surgery, has passed away at the age of 83. His agent, Mike Maguire, confirmed the news to CBS News, revealing that John died at his home in Florida, peacefully surrounded by his wife, Cherly, and other family members. John’s influence on...
Democrats convened in Austin, Texas, to discuss the future of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The meeting highlighted divisions within the party regarding whether to reform or abolish the agency, amid criticism of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) approved two messages: one advocating for ‘concrete reforms’ and another for...
Universities face uncertainties as they consider how future Republican administrations might impact them. This concern arises as Donald Trump, during his second term, has influenced several areas like trade, immigration, and culture. His approach has primarily relied on executive actions instead of passing new laws. For a presidency to be genuinely transformative, its achievements need...
Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that involving the FBI directly in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance may not be the optimal approach, though federal help continues. He emphasized ongoing collaboration with state and local law enforcement, ensuring all necessary assistance, including forensic support, is provided. Speaking on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Blanche mentioned,...
On August 16, 2026, Hurricane Lala weakened into a tropical storm after narrowly missing Hawaii without making direct landfall. Despite this, the storm unleashed hurricane-force gusts on the Big Island. The higher windward slopes braced for almost 3 feet of rain, threatening to turn rivers into torrents and causing potential mudslides. Tropical storm conditions moved...
In Minneapolis, over 1,000 residents assembled on Saturday in a picturesque neighborhood for a unique annual event. The occasion centered around the sharpening of a massive No. 2 pencil, a 20-foot structure sculpted from an oak tree at John and Amy Higgins’ home. This tree, cherished by the community, suffered storm damage a few years...
The BBC is seeking assistance from a U.S. court to obtain documents and testimony from members of former President Donald Trump’s family in relation to his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. According to a court filing submitted in Florida, BBC lawyers argue that Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump, Jr. possess personal...