Starting in January, international tourists will have to pay more to visit popular U. S. national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. This change comes after a recent order that aims to use the extra money for park upkeep and conservation. However, it's interesting to note that the same administration is planning to cut the park service budget by over a thir...
A coffin believed to hold the remains of a hostage from the October 7th attack has been given to Israel by Hamas through the Red Cross. This is one of the last three hostages still in Gaza. The body will now be taken to a lab in Tel Aviv to be identified. Hamas and another group, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, said they found the body in central Gaza on Monday. However,...
House Speaker Mike Johnson recently shared some news with the White House. Most Republicans in the House aren't too keen on extending the extra help people get for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This chat happened over the phone with top White House staff. At the same time, President Trump's team was working on a plan to keep these subsidies going f...
Every year, the U. S. president spares a couple of turkeys from becoming the main dish at Thanksgiving dinner. This tradition, which started way back in 1863 with President Abraham Lincoln, has become a fun and lighthearted event. The turkeys even get to stay in a fancy hotel the night before the big pardon. This year, President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys nam...
Sir Keir Starmer found himself in a bit of a pickle during a school visit. He was there to talk about free school meals, but things took an unexpected turn. While reading with kids, he made a silly hand gesture after seeing the number 67 on a page. This gesture is tied to a popular dance trend among youngsters. The teacher wasn't happy. They told him that the "6-7" ...
Senator Mark Kelly recently made waves by urging military personnel to disobey what he called "illegal orders. " This statement has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, especially with the Pentagon and former President Donald Trump. Kelly, a former Navy officer and astronaut, defended his remarks, saying they were straightforward and not controversial. He emphasize...
In a recent turn of events, an Australian senator found herself in hot water after a protest that sparked a heated debate. Pauline Hanson, known for her strong stance against immigration and certain cultural practices, decided to make a statement in parliament. She chose to wear a burqa, a garment worn by some Muslim women, to push for a ban on such coverings in publ...
Russia has something to say about the peace talks with Ukraine. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, mentioned that the U. S. peace plan is the only serious proposal on the table. He called the current situation an "information frenzy, " with lots of conflicting reports and statements. The U. S. initially proposed a 28-point peace plan, which was later shorten...
A federal judge recently dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was not lawfully appointed. This decision is a blow to former President Trump's efforts to pursue legal action against his political opponents. Comey remains cautious, believing T...
In Alabama, the political scene is heating up with Doug Jones, a former U. S. Senator, throwing his hat into the ring for the governor's race. This move sets the stage for a potential rematch against Tommy Tuberville, the current governor. Jones, who last won a statewide race in 2017, faces an uphill battle in a state that leans heavily Republican. Jones' previous v...