In a dramatic move, Israel decided to hit Hezbollah where it hurts: their wallets. The Israeli military carried out attacks on several bank branches across Lebanon, aiming to disrupt the finances of the Iran-backed militant group. This happened as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was on his w
In Mexico's Sinaloa state, something sinister happened on July 25. A prominent opponent of the governor, Héctor Cuén, was killed. But the story gets twisted. Police, prosecutors, and even forensic experts tried to hide this murder. They claimed it was a random robbery at a gas station. But federal
Chicago had a lovely fall weekend without the Bears, but plenty of other sports kept fans engrossed. From baseball playoffs to college football, hockey, and NFL games, the city was buzzing. Here are some key observations and fun facts from the weekend. The Blackhawks haven't secured a deal with CHS
Pakistan is facing a worrying increase in polio cases. So far this year, 39 new cases have been confirmed, compared to only six in all of last year. The rise comes just ahead of a major vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing at least 32 million children. The campaign, set to start on October 28, a
Hey there, waffle lovers! Guess what? A big recall just happened for some frozen waffles you might have bought from places like Walmart or Target. The company that makes them, called TreeHouse Foods, found out they might have some bacteria called listeria in them. How did they find out? Well, they w
In the early hours of Sunday, Hurricane Oscar blew ashore on Great Inagua Island, according to the National Hurricane Center. With maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and a central pressure of 988, Oscar is a force to reckon with. The storm has set off hurricane warnings for the Turks and Caicos Islan
Ever wondered how Bruce Springsteen has kept his band, the E Street Band, together for over five decades? Well, he spilled the beans at a recent event in London. The 75-year-old rockstar, who's worth over a billion dollars, admitted that paying his band members well is key to their longevity. "I pay
Photos online show a massive apartment building in China claimed to house 30, 000 people. The building, called Regent International Center, is real and stands in Hangzhou's Qianjiang Century City. But can it really fit 30, 000 residents? Experts can't agree. Some say it's close to 20, 000, while oth
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is back with a vengeance in the U. S. This contagious respiratory illness, caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria, can be deadly, especially for young children. Since 2020, cases have skyrocketed, with certain states seeing more cases than others. For in
If you're a fan of frozen waffles, listen up! Several big-name brands like Giant Eagle, Walmart's Great Value, and Target's Good & Gather have issued a recall. The reason? They might be contaminated with listeria, a nasty bacteria that can make you sick. This recall affects different weight packages
