Colombia just held its first round of presidential elections, and the vote split the country in two. Abelardo de la Espriella, a new face promising a brutal crackdown on armed groups, leads with 44% of the vote. Iván Cepeda, backed by the outgoing president, got 41%. Since no one won more than half,
Peru is dealing with a growing crime problem that affects daily life as the country prepares for a presidential runoff this weekend. Trujillo, a major city, has seen a rise in gang violence, leaving families grieving. Small business owners face tough choices: pay criminals to stay open or risk losin
Last year, a YouTuber known for giving away expensive prizes handed a private jet to Jabari Brown, a man now caught in a major legal mess. Brown was arrested over the weekend in Asunción alongside several others after a plane carrying 577 pounds of marijuana landed. Authorities say the group faces c
When the National Guard arrived in Washington D. C. last summer, their main job was to stand in busy spots like parks and near government buildings. These places often see quick thefts—like someone grabbing a phone or wallet when no one is looking. The new study shows these visible troops did help c
Spencer Pratt, once a reality‑TV personality, is now a serious contender for Los Angeles mayor. He is using the city’s cost‑of‑living crisis and safety concerns as his main talking points, positioning himself against the incumbent Democrat Karen Bass. If current polls hold true, Pratt could move on
In a region of Ethiopia that has been closely watched by health researchers, the rate at which children under five die tells a story about both progress and ongoing challenges. From 2005 to 2019, data collected by a local surveillance system were examined to find out why children are still dying and
June 2 marks another day for a mix of actors, musicians and sports stars to celebrate their birthdays. One of the headline names is Awkwafina, who turns 38 and had a memorable stint hosting Saturday Night Live in 2018. Morena Baccarin, age 47, is also on the list; she recently appeared in a spin‑off
The FoodRx trial tested whether giving money to buy healthy food helps adults with type‑2 diabetes who also lack reliable access to groceries. The research team invited a group called All My Relations (AMR) to help guide the study, especially for Indigenous participants. The AMR board’s role grew
Charli XCX is set to release a fresh collection of songs on July 24. The project, called “Music, Fashion, Film, ” promises a short run of eleven tracks that together last just over half an hour. Her Instagram post shows a cover art that puts three famous figures in the spotlight: John Cale for mu
A former New York socialite is putting her Bridgehampton mansion on the market for $25 million after a tangled legal battle over a $3. 5 million mortgage she never paid. The house sits on seven acres and was once valued between $12 and $18 million, but the owner’s lender bought it at a Zoom auction
