Guinea is in the middle of a big vote. It's the first time since 2021 that they're choosing a new leader. The man in charge right now, General Mamadi Doumbouya, took over after a coup. He's the favorite to win, but not everyone is happy about it. The country has a lot of valuable stuff like bauxite
In the small town of Capac, Michigan, a food pantry sees a steady stream of cars, each waiting for basic supplies like lettuce and apples. These items, once affordable, have seen their prices climb or remain stubbornly high. Taylor Ludwig, a 35-year-old mother of three, is one of those waiting in li
Younger people today have a lot to say about how older generations handle things. They feel like they're often misunderstood and judged unfairly. Here are some key points they want older folks to understand. First, younger people are tired of being told they don't want to work. The truth is, they j
People making big bucks aren't as comfortable as they seem. A recent study shows that many six-figure earners are just getting by. They feel stressed about money and use tricks to make ends meet. For example, 64% use rewards points for essentials, and 50% use "buy now pay later" for small purchases.
Venezuela is making a bold move with coal. The country is struggling due to U. S. sanctions, so it's focusing on coal to bring in money. They've teamed up with a Turkish company to reopen old mines. The goal is to export over 10 million tons this year. However, this rush is causing problems. Safety
Deep in the heart of Mexico's Sierra Gorda, a dangerous game is playing out. Miners like Hugo Flores are digging for mercury, a toxic metal that's becoming more valuable by the day. This isn't just any mining rush; it's a "mercury boom, " driven by soaring gold prices and a global demand for this ha
Keir Starmer, the UK's Prime Minister, is having a tough time. It's been a year since he took charge, and things aren't going as smoothly as he hoped. His party, Labour, won a big victory last year, but now, many in his own party are unhappy with him. They're not happy about his plans to change welf
In the heart of Tehran, a young woman named Roxana found herself alone and scared during a tense conflict between Iran and Israel. Her family was far away, her boyfriend was serving in the military, and her therapist had left the city. With bombs going off nearby and the internet frequently cut off,
Ecuador is at a crossroads. The upcoming presidential election is a tight race between two candidates with very different ideas. The main issue? The surge in drug-related violence that has made Ecuador one of the most dangerous countries in Latin America. The economy is in a slump, making it hard to
During Ramadan, Karachi's streets see a significant increase in beggars. People come from all over Pakistan to the city. Most of them are hoping to collect zakat, a mandatory charity in Islam. This charity is specifically for the poor and is often given during Ramadan. It is a time when many peop
