In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing his newly chosen housing leader, Cea Weaver, despite some people being upset about her old social media posts. Weaver, known for her work helping renters, was picked to lead the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants. Her job is to take strong action agai
In a bold move that has intensified the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the leader of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) chose not to participate in discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The STC, which has been pushing for an independent s
Disney has picked two fresh faces to bring the beloved characters of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider to life in their upcoming live-action version of Tangled. Teagan Croft, an Australian actress, and Milo Manheim, known for his roles in the Zombies franchise, will take on the iconic roles originally voiced
The Baltimore Ravens are on the hunt for a new coach. This is a big deal because it's their first search in 18 years. The main challenge? Finding someone who can work well with their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson. Jackson is 29 years old and has a lot of talent. He's the kind of player who can ch
A group of researchers on the icebreaker Araon recently arrived at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This glacier is melting fast. The journey took 12 days from New Zealand. The trip was mostly smooth until the ship hit thick sea ice. The ice around Antarctica is very dense. The crew had to navigate c
Cheltenham Borough Council, run by the Liberal Democrats, is asking the government to push back local elections by a year. This comes just after their leader, Sir Ed Davey, said delaying elections could break human rights laws. The council thinks holding elections now isn't practical because of mone
The 2026 Actor Awards nominations are out, and some familiar faces are missing. Cynthia Erivo, known for her role in “Wicked: For Good, ” didn’t make the cut. This is surprising because she was nominated at the Golden Globes and had a strong performance last year. Her co-star, Ariana Grande, did get
Flu season is hitting hard, and a new strain called subclade K is making people sick. Experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated, but there are many myths and misconceptions about flu shots. Let's break down the facts. First, some people think flu shots don't work. But studies show that getting
The 2026 Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, have unveiled their nominees. Leading the pack in film nominations is "One Battle After Another" with seven nods, including a nod for best stunt ensemble. "Sinners" follows closely with five nominations, also scoring a stunt ensemble nod. "Fra
The U. S. government has decided to pause its plan to exclude healthcare providers who offer gender-affirming care to children from Medicare and Medicaid. This decision came after a group of states led by Democrats sued the government over the proposed rules. Last month, the government suggested ne
