The full moon lit up just a little brighter this weekend. The moon was positioned a little lower in the northern hemisphere, giving off a warmer light, and looking more yellow and orange, like a sunset. It was supposedly given the name "strawberry moon" because it was used by native americans to mark the ripening of strawberries, which are ready to be picked in June.
FRENCH SPELLING BEE
We've been covering the spelling bee here in the U.S., but just across the ocean, France organized the largest spelling and grammar contest in the world yesterday. More than 5,000 people participated in the event that took place in the middle of Paris' iconic Champs-Élysées. The competition had three rounds with about 1,700 people in each. In the first round, participants tried to transcribe an excerpt from a short story by a 19th century author, and in the second and third rounds , they had to transcribe a modern short story about rugby.
Resistance bands are getting more popular as a workout tool. Here's a look at how these flexible bands can help people gain lean muscle without lifting too much.
Two were killed and five were hurt at a weekend shooting during a party in Amarillo, Texas while nine were injured in a mass shooting in Cleveland. Meanwhile, two were killed and two were hurt in a shooting in Baltimore.
Some pediatricians in the U.K. and Australia, where some schools have banned the drinks, have warned of the drinks' potential to contribute to anxiety, digestive issues and even heart problems.
Rescue teams raced into Vermont on Monday after heavy rain drenched parts of Northeast, washing out roads, forcing evacuations and halting some airline travel. One person was killed in New York as she was trying to leave her home.
