Taylor Swift Takes Billboard Top 10

On October 21, 2022, Taylor Swift’s most recent album, Midnights, was released. When it got put out, it was the talk of the music industry.  Ten songs from her album carried all the top 10 spots on the Billboard Hot 100. The three that did not make the top 10 still got in the top 100.  During her career, Taylor Swift has made 17 albums, … Continue reading Taylor Swift Takes Billboard Top 10

Being 16 in Key West

Sunday October 30, 2022, marked the 10th birthday I have celebrated in Key West, Florida as a 16 year old girl. Although I currently live in Key West, I lived in Heathsville, Virginia for the first five years of my life.  Over the years, I have had many opportunities and great experiences. Some at summer camps, some on school trips, and others in everyday life. … Continue reading Being 16 in Key West

New Artemis 1 Launch Date

The idiom, “third time’s a charm”, usually is said when you try an activity on the third time and hope it will be successful. For the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) however, “fourth time’s a charm” might be better fitting for their Artemis launch. The first Artemis launch got postponed three times since its original launch date, August 29, 2022,, the second was because … Continue reading New Artemis 1 Launch Date

Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

“Avengers, assemble!” Steve Rogers, Captain America. Well, Marvel fans assemble, because Kevin Fiege, President and Primary Producer of Marvel Studios, has a lot more in store for the next few phases. Even though the characters of Iron Man, Black Widow, Captain America, and many more, are no longer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) there still are three more phases within the MCU, with plenty … Continue reading Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Pickleball Takeover

From playgrounds to country clubs, pickleball, the sister sport of tennis, is growing in popularity across the United States. Although older generations favor it, it’s a great sport for anyone to pursue. Tennis fans, however, may think differently.  Popping up in Bainbridge, Washington, pickleball was created in 1965 by Washington state representative Joel Pritchard. The game is played with paddles that have a flat surface … Continue reading Pickleball Takeover

Geologically Rich Land Found by NASA’s Perseverance Rover

On the red planet, Mars, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Perseverance rover finds land to potentially be geologically rich. Which means Mars has potential valuable minerals. This also means that there is a chance that Mars can support life.  Launching in 2020, on July 30, the Perseverance rover landed on Mars on February 18, 2021. It additionally had a smaller landing target due … Continue reading Geologically Rich Land Found by NASA’s Perseverance Rover

New USPS Stamp for the James Webb Space Telescope

Orbiting 100 million miles away from the Sun, the largest telescope in space is ready to be shipped around the world, with its own postal stamp from the United States Postal Service (USPS). The stamp celebrates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope, and the full-color pictures it has captured.  The stamp, which opened for sale on September 8, 2022, is … Continue reading New USPS Stamp for the James Webb Space Telescope

James Webb Telescope Takes First Photo of Distant World

The theory of new worlds might have just been confirmed by the James Webb Space Telescope from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The telescope captured the exoplanet, HIP 65426 b, which is at least 6 times larger than Jupiter. The exoplanet is also a gas-giant, so it couldn’t support life. Additionally, NASA states that, unlike our 4.5-billion-year-old Earth, HIP 65426 b is about … Continue reading James Webb Telescope Takes First Photo of Distant World

NASA Artemis I Launch Scrubbed

The SLS rocket was scheduled to launch Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:33 am (ET). However, due to engine complications, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) postponed the launch for possibly Friday, September 2nd.  Since the scheduled time was 8:33 am, there was a two-hour window to fuel the rocket and run tests as well. Although, as they were working on the Space Launch … Continue reading NASA Artemis I Launch Scrubbed