In a surprising turn of events, Chicago’s Board of Education president, Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson, has resigned just seven days after being sworn in. This comes after major backlash over some of his social media posts, which were deemed offensive, anti-Semitic, and misogynistic. The mayor, Brando
This year, scientists found that 77% of the world's coral reefs are in trouble due to bleaching, a result of warming ocean waters caused by climate change. This is the fourth and largest global bleaching event on record, affecting both hemispheres. Coral reefs are crucial because they support over 2
Barnard College is facing criticism for inviting a United Nations official who has made controversial comments about Israel and its prime minister. Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, has compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler and described Israel as a modern-day
As a grandson of Holocaust survivors, I've heard the stories of my family's escape and the tragic loss of many loved ones. I've dedicated my life to understanding and sharing these stories through the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Recently, I've noticed a rise in antisemitism, and it's concerning
Imagine this: you receive an email saying that simply by sharing your personal details and pledging support for the Constitution, you could win $1 million. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, that's exactly what Elon Musk and his political action committee, America PAC, are offering to register
Recently, Ukraine's military intelligence reported spotting North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region, close to Ukraine. This region has seen ongoing military activity since Ukraine's incursion in August. The Ukrainian intelligence service mentioned that these troops, numbering around 12, 000 a
Have you ever wondered what happens to space robots once their space mission is over? Well, NASA's Robonaut-2, or R2 for short, found a new home at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Virginia. This humanoid robot, which looks like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie, was last seen ri
At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, two powerful leaders, Xi Jinping of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia, came together. They talked about something important: how their countries stick together, even when the world keeps changing. Xi shared that even though things are moving fast, their friends
In a recent intercepted conversation, Russian soldiers expressed concerns about the arrival of North Korean troops. The soldiers, using a code name "K Battalion, " seemed displeased with the reinforcements. One soldier even referred to them as "the fking Chinese. " The intercept happened on the nigh
At the recent BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an unexpected response to a question from BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg. Rosenberg asked about Russia’s actions and their alignment with the BRICS countries' declaration for global security, stability, and justice. This was the fi
