Last week, high school athletes across Western North Carolina delivered impressive performances, with standout players leaving their mark in playoffs and championships. Soccer goalkeeper Rosalie Sharpe from Asheville High made key saves to secure a narrow overtime win, while soccer forward Aria Gile
Voters in Venice just handed Meloni’s coalition an unexpected win—despite polls earlier this month suggesting the left was ahead. Simone Venturini, the center-right candidate, secured over half the votes with 51%, avoiding a runoff and keeping the city under right-wing leadership for another term. T
Ben Swan’s death at 92 leaves behind a legacy tied to civil rights and public service in Springfield. He wasn’t just a politician or activist—he was someone who turned his principles into action, long before holding office. Swan’s early years in the segregated South shaped his drive for justice. By
The push to control artificial intelligence isn’t just about smarter algorithms—it’s about who gets to decide what those algorithms should do. A key figure in AI development recently spoke at a rare meeting between tech leaders and religious authorities, warning that leaving AI entirely in the hands
The world’s top religious leader just dropped a heavy message about artificial intelligence. The Pope isn’t just talking about AI as a cool new tool—he’s calling it a make-or-break moment for humanity. In his first big statement on the issue, he argues that if AI is left unchecked, it could either h
A new letter from the Vatican speaks out about artificial intelligence, but it isn’t just another tech warning. Published on the anniversary of an old social justice document, it argues that AI isn’t neutral because it reflects the goals of the people who build it. That means when powerful companies
Japan still holds the biggest pile of money invested abroad, but its spot in the global ranking just slipped—again. In 2025, the country’s net external assets, which include everything from stocks and bonds to property overseas, hit a new high of 561. 75 trillion yen ($3. 53 trillion). That’s up 4.
Brazil is rolling out its fifth Eco Invest auction with a $10 billion price tag, its largest green funding push so far. The government plans to split the money across six hot sectors: clean fertilizers, battery minerals, green fuels, smart factory tech, eco-friendly chemicals, and recycling old wast
Tensions between Canada and Israel have hit a new low after Canada’s leader openly criticized Israel’s actions involving a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Reports show activists who were detained later described harsh treatment, including injuries severe enough to require hospitalization. Some also spoke o
For months, the war between Iran and a U. S. -Israel coalition has stalled talks on a possible peace deal. Now, new reports suggest Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, feels sidelined in these negotiations. According to people familiar with private discussions, Netanyahu has admitted that I
