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 fighting for control. They target important people like politicians and jour...
In Waukegan, the school district is trying to improve how food is served to students. There's a new app that lets students order meals ahead of time. This app is supposed to make things easier and reduce waste. But some school board members are worried because the app was promised two years ago and only now is being tested. The app is being tested with a small group...
Our world is getting hotter, and it's not just a phase. Over the past century, the average surface temperature has gone up by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit. This might not sound like much, but it's enough to cause some serious changes. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense. Scientists have been st...
Amazon has begun cutting jobs, and AI is the reason. The company is reducing its corporate workforce by about 14, 000 roles. This move comes as AI technology is changing how businesses operate. AI is transforming industries quickly. It allows companies to work faster and more efficiently. Amazon wants to become more streamlined. This means fewer layers of management...
Investors are turning to crypto and gold as a way to protect themselves from financial instability. This shift is happening because people are worried about the value of their money decreasing due to government debt and economic policies. Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, has noticed this trend and described these investments as "assets of fear. " He believes that pe...
In recent weeks, the U. S. has intensified its attacks on boats suspected of drug trafficking. The latest strike, confirmed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, took place at night in international waters. This particular attack targeted a vessel allegedly linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, resulting in the deaths of all six individuals on board. This is no...
Big news in the world of money! BlackRock, a giant in the investment world, has just opened up a new way for everyday people in the UK to invest in Bitcoin. They've launched something called an ETP, which stands for Exchange-Traded Product, on the London Stock Exchange. This isn't just any Bitcoin product; it's backed by real Bitcoin stored safely with Coinbase, a we...
The U. S. has decided to stop sending aid to Colombia. President Trump said this is because Colombia's leader, President Petro, isn't doing enough to stop drug production. Trump called Petro some harsh names and said he better take action or the U. S. will. Colombia's defense minister defended Petro, saying Colombia has been fighting drug trafficking and has lost man...
The Buffalo Bills' defense was on fire in Week 2, proving they were much more than their Week 1 performance suggested. They faced the New York Jets, a team known for their strong running game, and shut them down completely. The Bills allowed only 154 total yards, their lowest since 1990. This was a huge turnaround from the Jets' Week 1 performance, where they racked ...
People often say old books are dull. But they miss out on a lot. These books are like time machines. They show us how people thought and lived long ago. They also teach us important lessons. Take "Don Quixote, " for example. It's about a man who mixes up dreams and reality. It's funny and smart. It makes you think about how we see the world. But many students find i...