Frank Garcia, a well-known Hispanic business leader, found himself in a peculiar situation. He was approached by Irfan Verjee, a CEO of a renewable energy firm, with a surprising offer. Verjee wanted Garcia to raise a significant amount of money in just three days. In return, Garcia would get a job
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, recently put the spotlight on his country's Air Force. He did this during a big celebration for the Air Force's 80th birthday. Kim was joined by his young daughter for the event. State media shared photos of Kim looking at different military equipment. This include
Texas is about to see a wave of new laws kick in, starting in December and rolling into January. These changes cover a lot of ground, from schools to health, and even how some laws are enforced. One big change is about how congressional districts are drawn. Texas Republicans have pushed through new
After the Civil War, many smart people saw a big problem. They thought that many Southerners who didn't own slaves couldn't read or write. This made them easy to trick. Leaders who supported slavery took advantage of this. They used it to get people to fight for their cause. The end of the Civil Wa
Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy captain, is under investigation for stating a well-known legal principle: military personnel can refuse illegal orders. This principle is not new; it was established after World War II during the Nuremberg trials. The investigation began after Kelly and other lawmak
The recent debate about presidential authority has sparked some interesting discussions. Some people think President Trump overstepped his bounds when he ordered military action against Venezuelan drug boats. But is that really the case? Let's start with the basics. The Supreme Court has ruled that
In Azerbaijan, authorities recently searched the home of Ali Karimli, a prominent opposition leader. This action took place as part of a larger investigation into a suspected plot to overthrow President Ilham Aliyev. The government claims that Karimli, who heads the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party,
The UK's finance chief, Rachel Reeves, is in hot water. Just days after unveiling the national budget, a big fuss has started. The issue? The so-called "black hole" in public finances, used to justify tax hikes, seems to be a lot smaller than claimed. Official numbers from the Office for Budget Res
President Donald Trump has recently taken a strong stance against immigration, proposing to halt migration from poorer countries and remove millions of immigrants from the U. S. He claims that immigrants are responsible for various issues, including crime and housing shortages, and has called for "r
In a bold move, Ukraine has reportedly targeted two Russian oil tankers using underwater drones. These tankers are part of Russia's "shadow fleet, " a group of ships that help Russia bypass international sanctions. The attacks happened on Friday and Saturday, causing serious damage to both vessels.
