New York City's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade is back, bringing joy and excitement to the streets of Manhattan. This year, the parade features new giant balloons of Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man, along with floats showcasing Labubu and Lego. The event starts on the Upper West Side and makes its way to Macy’s Herald Square on 34th Street. The weather is a bit chilly, w...
In Ireland, a big push is on to help people with lung diseases like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) stay active. The goal is to find the best ways for each person to keep moving, because what works for one might not work for another. COPD makes even simple movements tough. People with this condition get tired fast and have trouble breathing. This is why...
In a troubling event, Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinian men in the West Bank, even though the men seemed to be surrendering. Videos of the incident show the men coming out of a garage with their hands up, showing they weren't armed. They were then ordered to the ground, kicked, and forced back into the garage. Later, more gunshots were heard, and the men...
In Jenin, a troubling event unfolded. Two individuals, later identified as wanted terrorists, were killed after they came out of a building with their hands up. This has sparked a lot of questions. Were they really a threat? Why were they shot if they surrendered? The Israeli military and police had gone into Jenin to arrest these individuals. They were part of a gr...
The Trump administration has decided to take a closer look at all green cards given to immigrants from specific countries. This decision comes after a recent shooting involving two National Guard members near the White House. The suspect in this case is an Afghan national who arrived in the U. S. in 2021. The list of countries under scrutiny includes Afghanistan, Cu...
A recent incident involving a National Guard shooting has brought attention to the Afghan refugee program in the U. S. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is one of about 76, 000 Afghans who came to the U. S. after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. This program, called Operation Allies Welcome, started after the U. S. left Afghanistan in 2021. Some people, like Pres...
Canada's government has made a big change in its climate rules. They've decided to ease up on some environmental regulations to attract more investment in the energy sector. This move is part of a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province. The deal means that the planned limits on emissions from the oil and gas sec...
Thanksgiving this year wasn't just about turkey and pie. It was also about AI creating funny and realistic family photos. People used AI to make pictures of themselves eating with famous people. For example, someone made a picture of RFK Jr. eating Brussels sprouts and cranberries with Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. , and Elon Musk. Another picture showed Alex Jones ...
The people of St. Vincent have spoken, and change is in the air. After 25 years, the New Democratic Party (NDP) has made a big comeback, winning the 2025 elections. Their leader, Dr. Godwin Friday, is set to become the island's next prime minister. This win is a big deal. It means the end of a long era under former Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves. The NDP secured 11 ...
UPS has decided to keep its older planes on the ground for a while. This comes after a serious accident involving one of their McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes. The crash happened in Louisville, Kentucky, and sadly, 14 people lost their lives. Many others were hurt. This has led UPS to take a closer look at their planes. The planes in question are quite old, averaging...