A leaked phone call between a top Russian official and a U. S. envoy has stirred up quite a mess. The conversation, which took place on October 14th, involved Yuri Ushakov, a senior diplomat close to Vladimir Putin, and Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy for peace missions. The leaked details, published by Bloomberg, have caused quite a stir. Ushakov, now 7...
Starting next year, foreign visitors to some of the most famous U. S. national parks will have to pay more. The National Park Service has announced that international tourists will be charged an extra $100 to enter popular parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. This change is part of a new policy that also excludes foreign visitors from fee-free days, wh...
South Africa is in hot water with the U. S. after a public spat between their leaders. The latest move? South Africa is not on the guest list for the next G20 summit in the U. S. in 2026. This comes just days after South Africa wrapped up hosting this year's event. The U. S. president made this announcement, citing a few reasons. First, he claimed that South Africa'...
A group of space explorers is preparing for a special Thanksgiving journey. They will head to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday morning. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are the crew members for this mission. They will take off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 4:27 a. m. ET. The Roscosmo...
A telescope in the Southern Hemisphere has snapped a breathtaking photo of a cosmic butterfly. This isn't your typical butterfly, though. It's a nebula, a cloud of gas and dust in space. The Butterfly Nebula, as it's called, is way out there, about 2, 500 to 3, 800 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. To put that into perspective, one light-year is a whopp...
Traveling light can be a game-changer, but it requires some clever packing. Here are some smart products that can help you pack light and make the most of your carry-on space. First up, a neck pillow with hidden storage. This isn't just any neck pillow—it can hold enough clothes for a few days, helping you avoid checked baggage fees. It's a lifesaver for those who w...
Bolivia is making a big move to bring cryptocurrencies and stablecoins into its financial system. This step is aimed at updating the country's economy and dealing with some tough financial issues. The economic minister, Jose Gabriel Espinoza, shared this news, highlighting that banks will soon be able to hold crypto for their customers. This means people can use digi...
China and the US are at odds again. This time, it's about Central America. The US has a new rule. It limits visas for people from Central America who work with China. The US says these people are threats. They say these people are working for the Chinese government. And they say these people are causing trouble in the region. China is not happy. They say the US is b...
In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have taken control, announcing their move on state TV. This happened just days after a national election, with reports of gunfire near the presidential palace. The president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, told French media that he had been removed from power and arrested. The soldiers' spokesperson, Dinis N’Tchama, said they acted because they fou...
The tech world is buzzing with a fierce competition between Nvidia and Alphabet, two giants in the artificial intelligence (AI) arena. Recently, Alphabet's shares hit record highs, thanks to the excitement around its upgraded Gemini 3 model and rumors that Meta might buy its AI chips. Meanwhile, Nvidia, known for its AI dominance, saw its shares dip. Nvidia isn't ta...