In Colombia’s presidential race, two very different candidates made it to the next round. Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer with a tough-guy nickname ("The Tiger"), won over 43% of the vote by promising a crime-fighting approach inspired by Donald Trump’s policies. His opponent, Iván Cepeda, is kno
Industrial factories today rely on smart gadgets connected to the internet. These devices help machines work together and make quick decisions. But this also means hackers have more ways to trick the system. They can pretend to be a trusted device or sneak into conversations between machines. Normal
In just two years, crypto went from being seen as a risky bet to one of the biggest spenders in U. S. politics. After a major crash in 2022, lawmakers were ready to shut it down entirely. The industry was getting sued left and right, and even big names like Coinbase were fighting regulators in court
In a quiet town near Nablus, a 26-year-old man named Imad Haroun Ishtayeh ran a small business—just another family trying to get by. His poultry slaughterhouse kept him busy, but the West Bank’s economic crisis made it hard to survive. Even with his father relying on him, the money wasn’t enough. So
At a security conference in Singapore, U. S. defense leaders turned up the heat on Europe, saying it’s falling behind in military spending. While Asian partners are stepping up, Western Europe is still relying heavily on American support. The U. S. isn’t hiding its frustration, hinting that Europe n
In the quiet town of Izium, surrounded by fields and forests, war’s scars remain deep. A woman named Alla shared her story with investigators—how Russian soldiers held her for days, torturing her in ways that left her begging for death. This isn’t an isolated case. Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukra
At 19, someone’s first big city move is already a shock to the system. Add a fast-moving romance with someone whose passport lists a different continent and the culture lesson starts before the relationship even settles in. A Canadian student lands in London, meets a colleague from Bangladesh, and s
In Washington state, small towns like Lynden often set the example for big solutions. Located near the Canadian border, this farming community depends on the Nooksack River for water. But climate change is making summers drier, with less snow and rain to feed the river. The mayor recently pointed ou
In a quiet English village, a giant prehistoric figure is getting a fresh coat of chalk. The Cerne Abbas Giant, standing tall at 180 feet, has watched over Dorset for centuries. Experts recently confirmed it was likely carved by Saxons between 700 and 1100 AD. Now, workers are scraping away old chal
In two years, midterm campaigns might see tech industries like crypto and AI become unexpected punching bags for candidates from both sides. While these sectors have poured big money into politics, voters seem far from impressed. Polls show most Americans still prefer banks over crypto platforms, an
