The United Kingdom is stepping up its fight against sugar. They are adding more drinks to their sugar tax. This tax now includes sweetened milk drinks, like flavored milks and milkshakes. It also covers milk alternatives with added sugar, yogurt drinks, and some coffee drinks. Companies have until J
Music is more than just entertainment. It shapes our views and beliefs. Over the past decade, many popular songs have spread false ideas about sexual violence. These ideas, known as rape myths, can make it harder to prevent such violence. Researchers looked at the top 25 songs from Billboard's year
In a surprising turn of events, former U. S. President Donald Trump granted a pardon to Juan Orlando Hernández, the ex-president of Honduras. This decision came after Hernández was implicated in a major drug trafficking conspiracy. The move raised eyebrows, especially since Trump had promised to fre
Mars, the dry and dusty planet we know today, might have once been a much wetter place. Recent findings from NASA's Perseverance rover suggest that tropical storms could have soaked the Red Planet for millions of years. The rover found light-colored rocks scattered around its path. These rocks, made
In the heart of Manhattan, a group of over 50 film journalists, including big names like Owen Gleiberman from Variety, are making some big calls about the best movies and performances of 2025. This isn't just any group; it's the New York Film Critics Circle, the oldest of its kind in the U. S. They'
Danilo Gallinari, a seasoned NBA player, found his basketball joy in an unexpected place: Puerto Rico. After a long NBA career filled with ups and downs, Gallinari decided to play in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league. This choice led him to win a championship and experience the thrill of
Ukraine's President Zelensky is in Ireland, talking about peace with Russia. He met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Zelensky said peace talks are tricky. He wants clear security promises from the US and Europe. He also wants Russia's frozen money in Europe to help Ukraine. Zelensky said p
In a surprising turn of events, Bulgaria's government has decided to pull back its 2026 budget plan. This move came after a series of large-scale protests, mostly led by young people. The demonstrations were so big that they were the largest in ten years. The biggest protest happened on a Monday. R
Sabrina Carpenter, a popular singer, recently expressed her anger on social media. She was upset because the White House used her song "Juno" in a video about ICE deportations. She called the video "evil and disgusting" and asked the White House not to use her music for such purposes. The video was
In a surprising turn of events, former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández has been set free. He was behind bars for nearly four years after being convicted of serious drug trafficking charges. The U. S. Bureau of Prisons confirmed his release from a West Virginia prison. His wife, Ana García,
