Mexican nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are fighting against gender-based violence (GBV). They use social media to spread awareness. These groups are using hashtags to build a movement. They are using X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their messages. This is happening during the "16 Day
A major overhaul hit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently. Over 1, 400 workers were let go, leaving just around 200 employees. This move came after a federal judge's temporary order was overturned, allowing the terminations to proceed. The CFPB, created post-2008 financial crisis
Puerto Rico faced a major blackout, leaving 1. 4 million people without electricity and over 400, 000 without water. This was the second big outage since New Year’s Eve, when 90% of the island lost power. The latest blackout started at 12:38 p. m. on Wednesday, when key power plants shut down due to
The situation in Gaza remains tense. Hamas has turned down Israel's recent ceasefire proposal. They want a complete end to the conflict, not just a temporary pause. This rejection has stirred up Israeli politicians, especially those on the far-right. They are pushing for a stronger military response
The early hours of Thursday morning brought a significant victory for school vouchers in Texas. This win marked a pivotal moment, as Texas was the last major Republican-led state to adopt this policy. Now, the focus shifts to the national stage, where voucher supporters are pushing for broader accep
The Trump administration has taken a hard stance against Harvard University, targeting its international students and tax-exempt status. This move is part of a bigger conflict between the government and one of the most famous universities in the world. The Department of Homeland Security has de
The political stage in Washington saw a notable performance when Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stepped into the spotlight. Her mission? To mend the frayed threads of US-EU trade relations. Meloni, known for her strong stance, met with former US President Donald Trump. The two leaders shared
A big meeting happened in Paris. It was about finding peace between Ukraine and Russia. The French President, Emmanuel Macron, brought together important people from the U. S. , Germany, the U. K. , and Ukraine. The goal was to fix some cracks in the alliance between Europe and the U. S. administrat
The US and Ukraine have taken a significant step forward in their economic partnership. They have signed a memorandum of intent to create an investment fund for Ukraine's natural resources and energy assets. This move comes after a challenging negotiation process that was temporarily derailed by pol
The Supreme Court has decided to keep a hold on a controversial policy by the Trump administration. This policy aims to restrict birthright citizenship for children of people who are in the U. S. illegally. The court will hear arguments on this issue in May. This decision comes after three district
