The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made a significant decision. It has refused to stop its investigation into the actions of Israel during the Gaza war. This decision was made by appeals judges. They did not accept Israel's request to halt the probe. The investigation includes events after
Maria Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure and recent Nobel Peace Prize winner, faced a tough journey to Norway. She had to sneak out of Venezuela on a small boat. This was not an easy trip. The rough seas caused her to hurt her back badly. Machado had been hiding for over a yea
In Russia, a small political group called Yabloko is pushing for peace in Ukraine. They want the fighting to stop. But the government is making it hard for them. Two of their leaders were arrested. They are accused of spreading false information about the Russian army. The leaders say they are innoc
Oregon's leaders have been talking about making the state more appealing to businesses. But when it comes to land development, the reality is quite different. Take, for example, a recent project that took 25 years to complete. The plan was to build a golf course with hundreds of homes around it. The
Notre Dame football players recently missed out on the College Football Playoff. This was a tough blow for the team and their fans. But before they got this news, they were doing something special. They spent time with kids from the Boys & Girls Club at a "Shop With a Player" event. The players hel
Fallout 1, released almost three decades ago, remains a standout in the role-playing game (RPG) genre. It's not just about the story it tells but how it lets players shape their own narrative. The game doesn't hold your hand. Instead, it throws you into a harsh world and expects you to figure things
In California, schools have become the unexpected battleground for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Teachers and administrators in places like the Bay Area and Los Angeles often support the Palestinian perspective, arguing it has been overlooked in schools for years. On the other hand, many Jewish
Ever wondered how sounds shape our world? Victor Terrazas' "Atlas of Remote Sounds" takes you on a global journey, exploring unique noises from distant places. This illustrated book, published by Ediciones Menguantes, has already caught the attention of publishers in Ukraine, Poland, and the Czech R
A Japanese satellite is now circling Earth after a successful launch from New Zealand. The satellite, called RAISE 4, is on a mission to test new space tech. It carries eight different experiments, including a special sail to help it come back down to Earth safely. This launch was a big deal for Ja
A man from Marblehead, Massachusetts, is in serious trouble after being accused of swindling over 100 Florida high school students and their chaperones out of a huge sum of money. Robert Goodwin, the owner of a travel agency called Stone & Compass, is facing serious charges. He is accused of grand t
