The world is facing a huge bill for climate change. Countries are trying to switch to clean energy and get ready for extreme weather. This costs a lot of money. The topic of who pays for this is getting more heated as the costs and risks grow. Climate finance is money from governments, banks, investors, and charities. It helps countries cut down on greenhouse gases ...
A long-awaited arrest has been made in a tragic shooting that shook Bessemer last year. Timothy O'Neal Lacey Jr. , a 21-year-old man, is now facing murder charges for the death of James S. Bowen Jr. , who was also 21. This case has been under investigation since September 2024, and it's about time some progress is seen. The hunt for Lacey ended when the U. S. Marsha...
The stock market can be a rollercoaster, and recently, it took a big jump. The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up by 400 points. This happened because people are hopeful that a government shutdown might end soon. When the government shuts down, it can make people nervous about the economy. So, when there's a chance it might end, investors feel better and start buyi...
Hampton Roads is in for a cold snap. The National Weather Service has put out a freeze warning. It covers a big area. This includes parts of Virginia and North Carolina. The coldest part of the night will be away from the coast. Temperatures will drop fast. They will start to fall around 5 p. m. on Monday. By 6 a. m. Tuesday, it could be freezing. But it will feel e...
South Florida is in for a quick chill. A cold front is sweeping in, bringing the first real chill of the season. By the early hours of November 11, temperatures in parts of Palm Beach County could feel like the 30s, thanks to strong winds. The coast will see lows in the mid- to upper 40s, while areas near Lake Okeechobee might drop to the lower 40s. Winds blowing at...
Louisiana is known for its warm weather, but things are about to change. A cold front is moving in, bringing freezing temperatures to parts of the state. This isn't just a little chill; we're talking about a real freeze warning. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for areas along and north of the Interstate 10 and 12 corridor. This includes plac...
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 Daniel Noboa's strategy to disrupt criminal gangs operating within Ecu...
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is making a big move. They are buying the casino part of Hastings Racecourse & Casino from Great Canadian Entertainment. This deal was signed on November 7, 2025. It follows an earlier agreement made on June 6, 2025. Hastings Casino is a well-known spot in Vancouver. It has over 400 slot machines and offers food and drinks. The casino has b...
In the heart of India's capital, a sudden explosion near the iconic Red Fort sent shockwaves through the city on Monday. The blast, which occurred near a metro station gate, resulted in at least eight fatalities and left nineteen others injured, according to police reports. The explosion also sparked a fire that damaged several nearby vehicles. Witnesses described a...
Ecuador's prisons are in chaos once more. This time, four inmates lost their lives, and over 30 others were hurt in a recent riot. The trouble started when inmates were being moved to a new high-security prison in another part of the country. This isn't the first time this prison has seen violence. Just a couple of months ago, 14 inmates died there in a fight between...