Kicking off the year, former President Jimmy Carter, who rose from being a peanut farmer to leading the country and then devoted his life to humanitarian work, passed away at 100. It was a somber start to 2025. In New Orleans, a terrorist attack claimed 14 lives and injured over 30, leading to the p
Imagine this: a key figure in the U. S. Treasury, born in Nigeria, uses his experience to shape policies that protect ordinary people from the harsh side effects of sanctions. That's exactly what happened under the Biden administration. As the most diverse administration in U. S. history comes to an
On a Friday afternoon, President-elect Donald Trump made some crucial phone calls while on the golf course. These calls were not about his swing but about influencing two key lawmakers, Reps. Ralph Norman and Keith Self. Trump's persuasion paid off, as the Republican lawmakers backed Mike Johnson fo
"A federal judge has given New York City the go-ahead to start charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan’s busiest areas. This decision comes after New Jersey tried to stop the new tolling program before it began. The plan, known as congestion pricing, is set to launch on Sunday. Janno Lieber, the chi
Thailand's new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has just declared a whopping £324 million in assets. This includes a jaw-dropping collection of 217 designer handbags and 75 luxury watches. She made these declarations to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which is standard for tho
Ever wondered how China is trying to bridge the gap between cities and villages? One way is through the "new-type urbanization" (NTU) and "rural revitalization" (RR) plan. This isn't your typical growth story; it's about creating a new urban-rural relationship. Researchers used something called the
A judge in New York has made a significant ruling in Donald Trump's hush money case. The judge, Juan Merchan, said that Trump's election win doesn't change the fact that he should be sentenced. In an 18-page decision, Merchan explained his reasons. One key point is that a president-elect isn't immun
In the past month, South Korea has been rocked by a political storm. The impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly escaped arrest for insurrection. This is the latest twist in a political crisis that has divided the nation. Two groups of protesters clashed over Yoon's fate: one demanding his arrest
Have you ever wondered why everyone's talking about "resilience"? In the UK, the government uses this word a lot when discussing food security and high living costs. But what does it actually mean? And does it match what people think? To find out, we looked at government speeches and research fundin
Imagine a country where the leaders' actions ripple through society, shaping our collective mental health. When leaders gain power, they may lose some of their best qualities, like empathy and fairness. This can lead to behaviors that hurt public trust and unity. A study found that many Americans w
