You might have heard that the flags at the US Capitol will fly full-staff for Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. This decision, announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, comes despite a White House order to keep flags at half-staff for 30 days after former President Jimmy Carter's passing. The ch
Have you ever wondered what happens when a person from one country goes to fight in another? That's what Australia is trying to find out with one of their citizens, Oscar Jenkins. A video surfaced online showing Jenkins, a school teacher from Melbourne, being questioned and hit by a Russian soldier.
Lately, there's been a big deal struck between Israel and Hamas that aims to put a temporary stop to the fighting in Gaza. The plan is that Hamas and its allies will let go of 33 people they took from Israel in October last year, in exchange for Israel setting free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
Imagine this: an Iowa state senator has a unique idea to grow his state. Instead of building new towns or attracting more residents, he thinks Iowa should buy a chunk of Minnesota. Senator Michael Bousselot suggested this in a post on X, starting with "Make Minnesota Iowa Again! " He believes that l
Imagine you're a young adult from Latin America, living in the US. You face a tough political scene where migrants of color aren't treated fairly. The government's immigration rules and talk can make you feel unsafe and powerless. A study in Virginia looked into how these young adults think about a
In a heartfelt goodbye letter before leaving office, President Joe Biden reminded Americans that the "soul of America" is still in play. He wrote about how the idea of America is powerful and worth fighting for, even though the country hasn't always lived up to its ideals. Biden believes Americans w
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, faced tough questions during her confirmation hearing for attorney general. She was picked by President-elect Donald Trump and had to prove she could be independent from the White House. Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee weren’t so sure. They
Tiffany Henyard, Dolton's mayor, is funding her own re-election campaign, with no outside contributions except for her loans. Her opponent, Jason House, has raised around $20, 000 from various sources, including contributions from local officials and a law firm. Henyard, who is also under federal sc
La Grange officials recently expressed their doubts about a proposal to bring coworking space and a small restaurant to downtown. The village wants to keep downtown vibrant with restaurants and shops, hoping to boost sales tax income. Brick & Mortar, which runs coworking spaces in other suburbs, wan
Imagine a classroom full of the world's brightest minds. Now, picture them all sitting up in their seats, eyes wide with worry. That's the scene painted by the World Economic Forum's recent report. The big concern? Armed conflicts between countries. Over 900 experts, policymakers, and industry leade
