A recent clash in Jerusalem highlights the ongoing challenges of managing shared holy sites. Police detained a 36-year-old man after he allegedly struck a French Catholic nun near the Old City’s southern entrance. The suspect, seen wearing religious tzitzit, was arrested on accusations of a hate-dri
Journalists often expect celebrities to act like they're too important for small talk. So when the Dalai Lama stepped away from a 1994 news conference at Berea College, he did the opposite—making time for each reporter who had just spent minutes documenting his every word. His quiet gratitude stood
A group of high school track teams from Illinois just wrapped up a busy weekend of competitions with some impressive results. Downers Grove North’s girls team took first place at Glenbard North’s invitational, beating Lockport by 47 points. Their athletes won multiple events: Gianna Modica ran the 8
A major oil trading company is taking legal action against a historic London organization that sets shipping rates. The company claims it lost hundreds of millions of dollars because the organization’s pricing system was rigged. This legal battle is exposing how a centuries-old market still controls
The Washington city police force is under investigation for possible changes to crime reports. An official from the department said they will follow up on a report that is still being written by the city’s Office of the Inspector General. The review started in January but its findings are not
The Senate and the House have both approved a short‑term renewal of the U. S. government’s ability to conduct foreign surveillance without warrants, extending the program for 45 days. The Senate did so by unanimous consent, while the House passed its version with a 261‑to‑111 vote. After the extensi
When the air feels itchy and your hair jumps, it might mean a storm is coming. Scientists noticed a faint blue light that sometimes appears on tree tops during heavy weather. This glow, called corona discharge, is a tiny electric spark that can be seen when the sky splits into two layers of charge.
The day kicked off with a surprising baseball moment: Scituate’s senior pitcher, Micke Kostek, retired every batter he faced and struck out 11 in a clean 3‑0 victory over Whitman‑Hanson, marking the first perfect game in that program’s history. Meanwhile, Ursuline girls’ lacrosse saw Maddy Lubov
The film shows the land that the Chuschagasta people call home in Tucumán Province. A camera on a drone moves slowly above the hills, revealing how big and beautiful the area is. It also shows a bird that bumps into the drone, reminding us of nature’s own presence. The story behind the pictur
A wave of frustration has swept across New York State after a technical glitch disrupted the NYS Math Exam for many students. The problem surfaced during the spring 2026 testing period, with several schools—especially in Staten Island—reporting connectivity and login issues that halted or delayed th
