On a bright Saturday morning, people poured into the square before Hungary’s Parliament. The same spot had once seen protests against Soviet rule and later, a government change in 2006. This time, it became the stage for Peter Magyar’s inauguration, symbolizing a shift after 16 years of tight‑contro
In a recent interview on CNN, Senator Cory Booker highlighted an immigration facility in Newark. He said most people there are not criminals; their only “crime” is being in the country without proper paperwork. Booker explained that many of those detained are already working to obtain green cards
The Koger Center in Columbia invites artists from across the state to join its yearly “Koger Center Project” competition. Submissions are accepted now and will close on August 2, 2026. There is no entry fee, but each participant may submit up to ten pieces. After two rounds of juried evaluation,
Every time a leader visits the Vatican, people wonder what to bring. Pope Leo XIV, who took office last year, has become the latest recipient of a wide range of presents. Some gifts are extravagant and symbolic; others come from hometown pride or personal hobbies. In Chicago, the mayor and a city d
The Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, now 125 years old, has moved alongside Brazil’s big changes of the last hundred years. It began when scientists first studied diseases that were killing people all over the country. From those early days, the institute has looked for ways to stop infections and make
This season, beauty lovers are snapping up curated boxes filled with high-end products at a fraction of their retail price. The idea isn’t new, but the way it’s packaged—literally—has changed. Instead of blindly buying a single luxury item, shoppers now get a mix of prestige products wrapped in a st
The push for cleaner energy often hits a roadblock: the metals that make it possible are rare and expensive. Platinum, iridium, and ruthenium do their jobs well in hydrogen reactions, oxygen work, and battery chemistry, but they cost too much and don't last long enough for mass use. A different path
Alaska is rich in natural resources but poor in leadership. Over half of its residents feel the state is heading in the wrong direction. Sky-high energy bills, climbing house prices, and crumbling roads are daily headaches, especially in Anchorage. Many young people pack up and leave because they do
A big mixed martial arts tournament is heading to Washington, D. C. soon, but not everyone is excited—especially someone who knows the sport inside out. UFC analyst Joe Rogan has called the whole idea “odd” and questioned why fighters would battle outside instead of in a proper indoor space. He poin
A fresh round of airstrikes between the U. S. and Iran sent shockwaves through global markets last week. Oil prices jumped nearly 4% after Iran struck back at an American base in retaliation, raising fears that shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz could become unstable. The strait is a critical o
