Cuba recently warned that any U. S. military move against the island would backfire badly. The warning came after a report suggested Cuba bought over 300 drones and talked about using them near U. S. military spots. Cuba’s leaders say they aren’t a threat at all. They argue every country has the rig
Vladimir Putin recently spoke about the growing bond between Russia and China ahead of a key meeting with China’s leader. He called their relationship the strongest it’s ever been, built on shared trust and mutual goals. The two nations plan to work together on issues that matter most to them—like p
The humblest piece of modern tech might soon need a retirement plan. Transistors—those microscopic switches that control almost every electronic device—have ruled computing for decades. Every time you open an app or run a game, billions of these tiny gates flicker between on and off, representing th
A Major League Baseball matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox had to adjust its schedule before the first pitch had even been thrown. Instead of starting at the originally planned 7:40 p. m. ET time, the opening game in what would become a three-game series began half an hour ear
Chicago is bracing for more weather surprises today. A storm watch keeps running until 5 p. m. Monday for the city and nearby parts of northwest Indiana. Earlier, a warning for fast winds and small hail ended just before noon, but the warm 78-degree afternoon could spark new storms. These storms mig
Edmund Phelps proved that keeping jobs high forever isn’t possible without causing big problems later. He showed that trying to push unemployment too low usually just makes prices rise higher instead. This idea became a key rule for central banks worldwide. Phelps also proved that people’s expectati
A group of Democratic senators is pushing back against Kurt Olsen, the White House’s election security lead, over concerns about his extended time in the job. They argue Olsen has been working beyond the legal limit for temporary government roles. Olsen was first brought in as a special government e
Gauteng stands out as South Africa’s busiest and wealthiest province, but behind its economic growth lies a bigger question: how well do its public services actually meet the needs of everyday people? While some residents get reliable water and electricity, others face frustrating delays, potholed r
Alaskans pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country, largely because power companies rely on expensive natural gas. A new pipeline project promises to bring more gas to Southcentral Alaska, but it won’t solve the real problem—rising fuel costs. Instead of locking in higher prices for y
Knoxville has a fun choice to make. Four big names are left in a vote to see who joins the Savannah Bananas for two special baseball games. The team is famous for breaking the rules and making games exciting. Two country singers, Kenny Chesney and Morgan Wallen, are in one matchup. Both grew up in E
