Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and fun. It's a holiday that many people look forward to every year. But when exactly is Thanksgiving in 2025? The answer is November 27. This is not the latest possible date for Thanksgiving, but it is still pretty late in the month. Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The latest it can fall...
A man named Kilmar Abrego was sent to the wrong country by mistake. He was living in the U. S. with his family when he was deported to El Salvador. This was a mistake, and he ended up in a very bad prison there. After some time, he was brought back to the U. S. , but now the government wants to send him to Liberia instead. Liberia has agreed to take him, but only fo...
Across Africa, a striking contrast is unfolding. Some of the world's oldest leaders are at the helm of nations with some of the youngest populations. This age gap has sparked debates and demands for change, especially from the younger generation. In Cameroon, President Paul Biya, at 92, has been in power since 1982. His long rule has seen centralized governance and ...
The White House is hosting a small gathering of African leaders this week, but not all are impressed. Only five countries from the continent are invited. This is not the first time Trump has done this. He hosted a similar event in 2017. This time, the focus is on business opportunities. The invited countries are Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, and Gabon....
The Trump administration is thinking about making its travel ban even bigger. They might add 36 more countries to the list. This news comes from a memo that was seen by The Washington Post. The memo was sent by the State Department and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It was sent to U. S. diplomats in the countries that might be affected. The memo lists 25 ...
USAID, a key player in global development, has been facing potential shutdown talks. Recently, employees went to their offices only to find they couldn't enter. It turns out billionaire Elon Musk wants USAID to close its doors. And apparently, President Trump is on board with this. USAID has been around since 1961 and has played a huge role in creating jobs ...
Imagine managing a school in Liberia where meals are a lifeline for kids. Now, picture being told to stop serving those meals. This isn't just a scenario; it's a reality for many due to the US temporarily stopping its foreign aid. Programs in Ukraine, where veterans need help, and Zimbabwe, where HIV treatment is crucial, are now facing hurdles. The US is a major aid...
You might have heard about the upcoming US presidential election, but what about soccer players who’ve given politics a shot? While many athletes transition to coaching or commentating, some have ventured into the political scene with impressive results. Let's explore ten soccer greats who’ve made this unusual transition. George Weah, the Ballon d’Or winner from 199...
Recently, Iowa reported a death from Lassa fever, a disease similar to Ebola. The patient, from eastern Iowa, had traveled back from West Africa. State health officials assured that the risk of spreading the virus in Iowa is very low. Health workers are investigating and monitoring the situation, ensuring proper public health protocols are followed. The person was tr...