South Korea and the U. S. are joining forces to keep the Indo-Pacific region safe and stable. They've created a new partnership called the Regional Cooperation Framework. This is like their way of showing they're serious about maintaining peace and security in the region. The U. S. and South Korea m
Long Island lawmakers are calling for a bigger budget for pediatric cancer research. Currently, only 4% of the National Institutes of Health's $47. 1 billion budget goes to common childhood cancers. This includes cancers like brain tumors, lymphoma, and leukemia. Other types of childhood cancer don'
This holiday season, two sports teams from Long Island are stepping up to help their community. The Strong Island roller derby team and the Long Island Nets basketball team are teaming up with Long Island Cares, a local food bank. The Nets are planning to collect food at three home games in early No
House Speaker Mike Johnson has sparked conversations by promising a deep overhaul of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, if Republicans win the election. Addressing supporters at a GOP event in Pennsylvania, Johnson wore a jacket emblazoned with both Trump's and Vice President-cand
Imagine this: nearly 6 million Palestinian refugees could be left without critical support like food, healthcare, and education. This is what's at stake after Israel's parliament passed a law banning a key UN agency from operating in territories it controls. The agency, UNRWA, has been a lifeline fo
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) recently expressed frustration at the global inaction towards Gaza's dire situation. Despite ongoing horrors, the world hasn't stepped in to help. Israel's parliament passed two bills that could severely hurt UNRWA's operations. These bills aim to b
Google is gearing up to enhance Android notifications once again. This time, they might take inspiration from Apple's Dynamic Island, introduced with the iPhone 14. The upcoming Android 16 could feature Rich Ongoing Notifications, which appears similar to Dynamic Island's interactive notifications.
In the United States, invasive species are causing big problems. U. S. Rep. Ed Case and U. S. Rep. James Moylan are doing something about it. They've introduced a new law called the Invasive Species Response Act. This law aims to help the government fight invasive species better. Hawaii is facing a
Mike Tyson, once a troubled youth and then a legendary boxer, had a complex journey. Born into a Catholic family in Brooklyn, New York, Tyson faced a tough upbringing. His father abandoned the family, and his mother struggled to raise him. By the age of 13, he had already racked up 38 arrests. His l
A group of Chinese-controlled bots is trying to sway voters in several U. S. states, according to a new report by Microsoft. These fake accounts are spreading negative messages about politicians who have criticized China's policies. The group behind this, called Taizi Flood, is linked to China's Pub
