Graham Platner, a 41-year-old military veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U. S. Senate. He wants to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. But first, he has to get through the Democratic primary. That includes facing off against Gov. Janet Mills and others. Lately, Platner's ca
The U. S. is paying close attention to Venezuela. There are reports that some officials have already chosen targets, like military sites, as part of a plan to tackle drug trafficking. However, opinions vary on whether a decision to strike has been made. Last week, President Trump made a statement t
France is having a big talk about money and who should pay more taxes. The government and lawmakers can't agree on how to fill a big budget gap. Some want to tax the super-rich, while others worry this could hurt the economy. Left-wing politicians have a plan. They want to tax people who have more
In Cameroon, things are heating up after a recent election. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a key opposition figure, revealed that soldiers who support him have taken him to a safe place. This might mean that the army is divided, which is a big deal. Tchiroma had been stuck in his home in Garoua since the el
Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, is currently running for re-election. He has chosen to keep quiet about one of his biggest cases: the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. In 2024, Bragg's office accused Trump of falsifying business records, leading to a guilty verdict. However
Russia has introduced a new weapon that's got everyone talking. It's called the Poseidon, and it's not your average underwater drone. This thing is powered by nuclear energy and can carry a nuclear warhead. It's designed to create massive, radioactive waves that could flood coastal cities and make t
In northern Virginia, Karlene Sinclair-Robinson is now focused on closing down the Community Business Partnership, a non-profit she once helped run as finance director. This organization, which has been around for nearly 30 years, is shutting its doors at the end of December. The reason? The Trump a
The United States and the Philippines have teamed up to create a new military group. This group will work together to boost their military skills and teamwork, especially in the South China Sea. The idea came up during a chat between the US defense leader Pete Hegseth and the Philippines' defense ch
Spain's current leaders recently honored those affected by the country's civil war and the long rule of General Francisco Franco. This event happened just before the 50th anniversary of Franco's death. Franco took control in 1936 after a coup against the elected government. This led to a war that l
In the midst of an ongoing government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson has been vocal about the Democrats' role in the crisis, accusing them of using vital programs as bargaining chips. He argues that essential services, such as food assistance and early education, are at risk due to the Democra
