The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made a significant decision. It has refused to stop its investigation into the actions of Israel during the Gaza war. This decision was made by appeals judges. They did not accept Israel's request to halt the probe. The investigation includes events after
In a recent turn of events, French senators have given the green light to the 2026 budget bill. This move sets the stage for some serious talks between the Senate and the lower house of parliament later this week. The Senate, which leans conservative, voted in favor of the bill with a count of 187
Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.
In China's Yangtze River Economic Belt, a big challenge is to grow the economy without hurting the water supply. A recent study looked at how well 11 provinces in this area are using water efficiently in their industries from 2014 to 2023. The study found that over time, these provinces have gotten
Notre Dame football players recently missed out on the College Football Playoff. This was a tough blow for the team and their fans. But before they got this news, they were doing something special. They spent time with kids from the Boys & Girls Club at a "Shop With a Player" event. The players hel
In California, schools have become the unexpected battleground for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Teachers and administrators in places like the Bay Area and Los Angeles often support the Palestinian perspective, arguing it has been overlooked in schools for years. On the other hand, many Jewish
In the wake of the recent violence at Bondi Beach, one story stands out: a local shopkeeper named Ahmed al-Ahmed. He risked his life to stop a terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration. This event left many dead and injured, but Ahmed's actions saved lives and showed the world that courage know
VALR, a major player in the crypto exchange world, has joined forces with Checkout. com. This team-up is all about making it easier for people around the globe to get into crypto. Now, users can add money to their VALR accounts and buy cryptocurrencies using their local money and familiar payment op
The tech world is buzzing with big changes. OpenAI, a leading AI company, is making moves to attract top talent. They recently scrapped a rule that made new employees wait six months before getting their stock rewards. This is a big deal because it shows how much companies are willing to spend to ge
In 2025, top tech companies saw a wave of executive departures. This wasn't just a few people leaving. Many key players at Apple, Tesla, and Meta changed jobs. Some left because of delays in projects. Others were unhappy with new directions. A few even started their own companies. Apple faced big c
