A company that makes voting machines is trying to get its hands on some secret documents. These aren't your average secret documents, though. They're part of a private court battle between Rupert Murdoch and his kids over who will lead his media empire after he's gone. But why does a voting machine
In the 2024 U. S. presidential election, billionaires like Elon Musk and Michael Bloomberg spent record amounts, highlighting the influence of wealthy donors. In Maine, a small state with a big idea, residents voted to limit super PAC donations to $5, 000 per individual or entity. This law went into
President Joe Biden has stirred controversy by commuting death sentences of 37 convicted murderers. This action, combined with his lax border policies, sends a confusing message about law and order. Biden's selective commutations and politically motivated shifts on capital punishment raise questions
Last week, northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital faced a tough challenge. Israeli troops entered the hospital, forcing staff and patients out in the cold. The hospital had already been hit multiple times during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Just a day before this incident, an attack
As the sun shines over Florida, Canadian ministers are taking a trip to discuss a cloudy issue: potential tariffs on Canadian imports. The newly appointed Finance Minister, Dominic Leblanc, and Foreign Minister, Melanie Joly, flew to Palm Beach to chat with the team of US President-elect Donald Trum
You know what's going on? Two important Canadian leaders are heading to sunny Florida to chat with Donald Trump’s team. It's all about border security and trade. The Canadian finance minister, Dominic LeBlanc, and foreign minister, Mélanie Joly, are the two key players. They're meeting with some big
Germany's President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has decided to dissolve the country's parliament and call for new elections on February 23. This move comes after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government lost a confidence vote and collapsed due to disputes over the economy. Steinmeier believes that a new el
So, here's what happened. Israeli forces bombed key areas in Yemen, like Sanaa and Hodeidah. This attack left bodies on the ground and a United Nations team in danger. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization boss, was almost caught in the chaos. He tweeted about it, saying, "Just a
In a surprising move, South Korea's parliament has impeached the acting president, Han Duck-soo. This is the first time an acting president has faced such a fate. Han, who is also the prime minister, refused to appoint new justices to the Constitutional Court. This happened just two weeks after Pres
In the United States, the number of homeless people has risen by 18% this year. This is mainly because many people can't afford decent housing. Natural disasters and a wave of migrants in big cities have also played a part. The government did a count in January and found over 770, 000 homeless peopl
