The next big climate study, called the Seventh Assessment Report or AR7, is supposed to be finished by 2029 for a major global meeting. But the group that writes it, the IPCC, is stuck in Bangkok where member countries could not agree on a timetable. This marks the fifth time in a row that the sched
The United States has crossed a scary new debt milestone, pushing the national balance to $39 trillion for the first time. A political group that has long tried to unite lawmakers released a fictional story called “Nightmare on Main Street. ” It imagines what might happen in 2029 if Treasury bond au
North Korea increased the number of people it executed after closing its borders to stop COVID‑19. A rights group in Seoul studied 880 defectors and used satellite pictures to locate execution sites. The report warns it is not a final count, but the data show a sharp rise in punishments. The
Jane Fonda’s First Amendment group stepped in to back Jimmy Kimmel after President Donald Trump demanded that ABC cancel the late‑night host for a joke made last week. The same pressure came from First Lady Melania Trump, who asked the network to “take a stand” against Kimmel. Fonda’s committee bla
Colombia’s southwest has seen a sharp increase in violent incidents right before the upcoming presidential election. Since last Friday, armed groups have carried out 26 attacks using explosives and drones. One of the most severe blasts struck a highway between Cali and Popayan on Saturday, kil
New Jersey’s governor will step into a virtual spotlight next month for an hour-long Q&A that everyone can watch. Instead of a typical press release or dry announcement, this event turns the spotlight on how the first-term leader plans to balance the state’s money problems. The big questions aren’t
The German government is quietly considering whether to relax strict borrowing rules if the situation in the Middle East disrupts trade flows. These rules, known as the "debt brake, " cap how much new debt the country can take on. While top leaders from the conservative party have firmly opposed any
Michigan today is known for its lakes, forests, and car industry. But if the state had the same rules back then as it does now, would it have become so successful? The answer isn't clear. Michigan grew because it allowed people to start businesses freely. The government didn't pick winners or losers
On the last Monday of April, a meeting took place in Washington where the U. S. president and his security team reviewed a potential deal with Iran. The proposal suggests keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for oil shipments while postponing talks about Iran’s nuclear program. This idea aims to addres
Portland is at a turning point with its main sports arena, Moda Center. The building is 31 years old and hasn’t had major updates since it opened. Leaders want to spend $365 million from state bonds to renovate it. They also need the city and county to add $222 million more. The goal is keeping the
