In the animal kingdom, there's a thing called tonic immobility. It's when creatures freeze up when they see a predator. It's like their brain says, "Don't move, maybe it won't notice you. " But humans aren't animals, right? We should know better. Yet, when faced with chaos and confusion, many people
Japan is looking at new ways to boost its military strength. The country's new defense minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, has not ruled out any options. This includes building submarines with advanced power sources, likely nuclear reactors. Japan feels threatened by its neighbors and wants to be ready. Ja
Lithuania is taking strong action against its neighbor Belarus. The country has decided to close its border with Belarus. This is because of repeated problems caused by weather balloons. These balloons are used to smuggle contraband cigarettes into Lithuania from Belarus. The balloons have been cau
Argentina just had a big election. The president, Javier Milei, won a lot. His party, La Libertad Avanza, got a huge chunk of votes. This is a big deal because Buenos Aires province usually supports the other big party, the Peronists. But this time, Milei's party got more votes there. That's a big c
Japan finds itself in a tricky spot after agreeing to a massive trade deal with the U. S. The deal, struck under former Prime Minister Ishiba's administration, involves Japan investing a whopping $550 billion in American projects. This amount is more than a tenth of Japan's entire economy. In return
Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, has hinted that he might run for president in 2028. He made this statement during an interview with CBS News Sunday Morning. When asked if he would consider a presidential run after the 2026 midterms, he replied, "Yeah, " adding that he wouldn't lie about it
A recent ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has put a spotlight on the ongoing staffing crisis in air traffic control. This issue is not new, but it has been worsened by the federal government shutdown. The shutdown has left air traffic controllers working without pay, leading to
A recent ad in Canada sparked a debate about Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs. The ad used clips from a 1987 speech where Reagan warned about the dangers of tariffs and trade wars. However, the ad left out some important details. Reagan's speech was mostly about the benefits of free trade. He argue
A tough situation is unfolding for many families across the U. S. due to the ongoing government shutdown. The U. S. Department of Agriculture has announced that food aid, known as SNAP, won't be distributed on November 1st. This news comes as a shock to those who rely on these benefits to put food o
In a significant development, Egypt and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been given the green light to search for the bodies of hostages taken during the October 7 attacks in Gaza. This permission extends beyond the "yellow line, " an area under the control of the Israel Defe
