In South Africa, a brutal murder brought two men together. Michael Mogale, who is Black, and Peet Van Staden, who is white and Afrikaner, stood over a victim beaten to death. This event highlighted the country's severe crime issue, with a murder rate much higher than in the United States. However, the situation is more complex than it seems. Some people, including a...
Leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies met in Johannesburg this weekend, but one major player was missing: the United States. The U. S. skipped the summit due to some old and not very convincing claims about South Africa. This left the other countries to discuss important topics like climate change and how to help poorer nations deal with its effects. The gro...
Prince William is making waves by breaking royal parenting norms. Experts suggest his approach is a direct response to his own challenging upbringing. This shift highlights how personal experiences can shape public figures' decisions. In Hollywood, Eddie Murphy has been quietly supporting his friends in their final moments. He has covered funeral costs for those who...
The idea of a woman leading the United States has been a hot topic lately. Joy Behar, a co-host on a popular talk show, thinks a conservative woman might reach the White House before a liberal one. She mentioned Liz Cheney as a possible candidate, but pointed out that Cheney's current standing in her party might hold her back. The conversation took a turn when the t...
A massive money-laundering operation in the UK has been using cryptocurrency to move huge sums of cash. This scheme, which involved 28 towns and cities, turned profits from illegal activities like drug trafficking and gun sales into digital currency. Some of this money even ended up supporting Russia's war efforts, helping the country avoid international sanctions. ...
In a small town called Maxton, something exciting happened on November 20th. Celebrities and Special Forces soldiers came together for a special event called the Celebrity Green Beret Tactical Challenge. This event is not just about having fun; it's also about raising money to help soldiers and their families. The challenge included different activities like shootin...
Lando Norris is at it again! For the third race in a row, he's starting from pole position. This time, it's at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. He's really pushing hard to keep his lead in the 2025 Formula 1 championship. On the front row with Norris is Max Verstappen. He's one of Norris's two main rivals for the title. The other, Oscar Piastri, is starting fifth. He's in ...
The Justice Department is in a tough spot. They're trying to discredit a judge who's handling the case against former FBI director James Comey. This is getting messy. Officials have been making some questionable moves. They've criticized the judge for using a different word in court. That's not a big deal, right? But they're also giving mixed messages about how a gra...
Brazil's top court made a bold move, ordering the arrest of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro. This happened after a judge suspected Bolsonaro might try to flee the country before starting a 27-year prison term for allegedly trying to overthrow the government. The judge, Alexandre de Moraes, pointed out that Bolsonaro's ankle monitor, which he had to wear because he was c...
Lando Norris has been on a roll, leading many laps in recent races. But the Las Vegas Grand Prix might be his toughest challenge yet. The track is known for causing tyre issues, something Norris has struggled with in the past. Norris admitted he's not a fan of front graining, a problem that makes the car hard to control. He's been working on improving this weakness,...