Oregon is in a tough spot. The economy is not growing fast. People aren't moving there as much as before. Houses are too pricey. Businesses are having a hard time. So, what are the leaders doing? They're talking a lot. But are they doing enough? At a recent gathering, top officials shared their tho
A single act of violence has sparked a wave of fear and uncertainty for thousands of refugees in the United States. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee, allegedly opened fire on National Guard officers, resulting in the tragic death of Sarah Beckstrom and leaving Andrew Wolfe critically injured.
Ecuador has taken a significant step to tackle prison violence by moving 300 high-risk inmates to a new maximum-security prison. This move comes after a deadly riot that left 31 prisoners dead in a southern prison. The new prison, located on the coast in Santa Elena province, is part of President D
A Canadian ostrich farm's long fight to save its birds from a government-ordered cull has come to an end. The Supreme Court of Canada recently rejected the farm's final appeal, allowing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to proceed with the cull. The CFIA claims the cull is necessary to prev
Shein, the fast-fashion giant, faced a rocky start in Paris as it opened its first physical store. The launch was overshadowed by a government decision to suspend access to its online platform in France. This came after controversial listings of sex dolls with childlike features were found on its we
There's a big problem with how we track crime data in the U. S. Right now, we don't know enough about the immigration status of people who commit crimes. This lack of information makes it hard to understand the full picture of crime involving immigrants. A senator from Indiana, Jim Banks, is pushin
In the animal kingdom, there's a thing called tonic immobility. It's when creatures freeze up when they see a predator. It's like their brain says, "Don't move, maybe it won't notice you. " But humans aren't animals, right? We should know better. Yet, when faced with chaos and confusion, many people
Memphis is getting some extra help to tackle crime. The state of Tennessee is sending in more than just local cops. They are bringing in federal agents and the National Guard. This is not a small operation. It involves many different agencies working together. The goal is to make the city safer. Th
Rainforests are vital for our planet's health, yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate. The Amazon, Congo, and other tropical rainforests are being destroyed by cattle ranching, palm oil plantations, illegal logging, mining, and man-made fires. These forests are often called the world's lungs
A recent court decision has provided a temporary reprieve for over half a million Haitians living in the U. S. under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This status allows them to stay in the country due to unsafe conditions in Haiti, such as gang violence, political turmoil, and the aftermath of a ma
