Ecuador is in a tough spot. It's now the most violent country in South America. This change didn't happen overnight. It's been a mix of things. First, Colombia's peace deal in 2016 shifted drug trafficking dynamics. Then, Ecuador's location and weak institutions made it a hotspot for gangs. Life in
Ecuadorians faced a big choice on Sunday. They voted in a referendum. The vote was about two main things. First, allowing foreign countries to set up military bases in Ecuador. Second, starting the process to create a new constitution. Crime has been a big problem in Ecuador. Drug gangs are fightin
America is about to turn 250 years old. That's a big deal! But right now, the country feels more divided than ever. People argue about everything. It's easy to forget what brings us together. Maybe this birthday is a chance to focus on unity instead of division. Think about the Declaration of Indep
Alexa Anderson, a high school track star, found herself at the center of a heated debate after she chose to step down from the medal podium during the Oregon state championship. Her decision came after a biological male athlete also received a placement. This act of protest led to a series of events
Minnesota is in for a week of changing weather patterns. After a sunny Sunday, the state will see some showers and a mix of wintry weather later in the week. Sunday is expected to be bright and sunny, with temperatures reaching the mid-40s in the southern parts of the state. This is a bit warmer th
Japan is in a tough spot. The country is torn on whether to step in if China attacks Taiwan. A recent survey shows almost half of the people are for it, while the other half are against. This is a big deal because Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has been talking tough about defending Taiwan.
Predicting whether someone will click on an ad is a big deal for online platforms. But current methods have some issues. They don't use enough outside information. And they can't quickly figure out what a person is interested in. A new approach called Large Interest Network (LIN) tries to fix these
Big Tech companies are pouring massive amounts of money into AI, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. Despite recent stock market fluctuations, experts believe that the AI revolution is far from over. The recent drop in AI-related tech stocks, such as Tesla, Microsoft, Palantir, and Nvidi
Courteney Cox has been spotted rocking a style that might remind you of her iconic Friends character, Monica Geller. She was seen wearing straight-leg jeans, a trend that was huge in the '90s. But this time, she wasn't acting; she was directing her new movie, Evil Genius. Straight-leg jeans are mak
The Conservation Foundation is putting on a free event to talk about how shopping choices can help the planet. It's called \"Shopping with the Environment in Mind\" and will happen on November 21 at McDonald Farm in Naperville. The event is from 4:30 to 5:30 p. m. Diane Osgood, an environmental eco
