In the heart of Istanbul, thousands of people gathered for the second night in a row, their voices echoing outside the city hall. They were not there for a celebration, but to protest the arrest of their mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. The mayor's detention, which occurred during a surprise raid on his home,
The CIA's influence was a hot topic in 1961, especially after the Bay of Pigs invasion failed. A close advisor to President Kennedy, Arthur Schlesinger Jr. , saw the CIA's power growing too large. He suggested that the State Department should take over all secret operations. He even proposed splitti
A recent election in a small New York community saw an unexpected twist. A local businessman decided to challenge the incumbent mayor. This was not your typical political race. The challenger, Robert Ehrlich, is the founder of a popular snack brand. He had never been involved in local politics b
The Boston Celtics have a new owner. William Chisholm, a big-time fan and successful businessman, is taking over the team for a record-breaking $6. 1 billion. This deal makes it the most expensive sports team sale in North American history. Chisholm is no stranger to the Celtics. He grew up in the
Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, is becoming a permanent fixture in our world. This virus is evolving rapidly and finding new ways to infect mammals, including humans. It's spreading widely among both domestic and wild animals, and the exact paths it takes to do so remain unclear. While the r
Illinois is taking steps to tackle sexual misconduct in healthcare. A recent push aims to strengthen how healthcare workers and systems handle and report sexual misconduct claims. The goal is to prevent abuse from being swept under the rug. This comes after a series of revelations about how some hea
The U. S. Department of Education made a swift decision in a case involving transgender athletes in Maine. They found that the state's education office broke Title IX rules by letting transgender girls join girls' sports teams and use their facilities. This was surprisingly fast, as such investigati
The United Nations has a clear stance on human rights. Everyone should have access to basic needs like clean water, healthcare, and education. These rights are essential for a good life. But many people around the world still don't have these basics. One big reason is that governments don't have eno
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out stricter identity checks. This means millions of people will need to visit an SSA field office instead of handling things over the phone. Starting March 31st, verifying your identity over the phone will no longer be an option. If you can't veri
Bitcoin was created in 2008 with a dream of challenging traditional currencies. Its creators wanted a digital currency that wasn't controlled by governments, but by a decentralized computer program. This program would limit the number of bitcoins to 21 million, making them scarce and valuable. Fast
