A man now accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D. C. , once fought in Afghanistan as part of a controversial paramilitary group. This group, known as a “Zero Unit, ” worked closely with the C. I. A. and was notorious for its harsh tactics. Human rights groups even labeled them “death squads. ” The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, grew up in a ...
A recent incident involving a National Guard shooting has brought attention to the Afghan refugee program in the U. S. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is one of about 76, 000 Afghans who came to the U. S. after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. This program, called Operation Allies Welcome, started after the U. S. left Afghanistan in 2021. Some people, like Pres...
In a shocking turn of events, two National Guard members from West Virginia were critically injured in a shooting near the White House. The incident has left families shattered, especially as it occurred during the Thanksgiving holiday. The victims were identified as 20-year-old Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and 24-year-old Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. B...
A recent study from Sweden has stirred up conversations about birth control and breast cancer. This study followed over 2 million women under 50 for more than a decade. The findings show that while hormonal birth control is generally safe, there are slight differences in breast cancer risk depending on the hormones used. The study found a small increase in breast ca...
Thanksgiving Day is here, but the stock market doesn't stop for holidays. Let's look at some big news from today. Toyota is seeing more cars sold in the U. S. October 2025 was a good month for them. This is great news for the company. Microsoft is putting money into solar projects in Mexico, Brazil, and Spain. They want to be more eco-friendly and help out local a...
IBM, a tech giant based in New York, offers a wide range of services and solutions. With a market value of over $284 billion, it's considered a mega-cap stock. This means it's one of the biggest and most influential companies in the tech industry. Recently, IBM's stock has been on a rollercoaster. It dropped 6. 7% from its highest point in the past year, which was $...
Jazz enthusiasts in San Diego have a lot to look forward to this holiday season. The Jacobs Music Center is hosting a special event celebrating John Coltrane's iconic 1958 album "Blue Train. " This concert features Brian Levy on tenor sax and includes Gilbert Castellanos on trumpet. The show starts at 6:30 p. m. , with the Young Jazz Conservatory opening the performa...
Guinea-Bissau has seen many power grabs over the years. The latest one happened in November 2025. Army officers said they took control from President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. This was just before election results were to be announced. The country has a long history of instability. The first big power grab happened in 1980. Prime Minister Joao Bernardo Vieira took contr...
Sports Entertainment Group Limited (SEG) has been making waves in the financial world. A recent report from an analyst at PAC Partners suggests that the company is a good investment. The analyst, Nick Maxwell, gave SEG a "Buy" rating and set a price target of A$0. 45. This isn't just one person's opinion. TipRanks, a platform that tracks analyst performance, shows t...
Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and football. The NFL has been a part of this holiday since the 1920s, with the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys playing on Thanksgiving Day almost every year. The Lions started this tradition in 1934. They were a new team and needed to fill their stadium. George Richards, the team owner, had a clever idea. He decided to host...