Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about usi
Bitcoin has made a strong comeback, reaching $88, 000 this week. This isn't just a small bump; it's a significant recovery after a tough period. In the last 24 hours alone, over 122, 000 traders faced losses totaling $311. 65 million. That's a lot of money changing hands in a short time! Other cryp
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade made a big splash on TV. It got more viewers than ever before on NBC and Peacock, with 34. 3 million people tuning in. That’s a big jump from last year, with 2. 5 million more people watching. The parade started at 8:30 a. m. ET on NBC and pulled in 25. 4
In the current political climate, undocumented immigrants face numerous challenges. Two groups are stepping up to provide crucial support. One of these groups is the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. They help immigrants navigate the complex legal system. Many immigrants, especially children, are not
Gasoline spills are a big problem. They can pollute the air and even cause explosions. This is because gasoline evaporates quickly, releasing harmful chemicals. But predicting how fast this happens is tricky. Different places, like cities or countryside, have different conditions. Wind, temperature,
In a surprising turn of events, prosecutors in Northern Ireland have decided to drop charges against two young Romanian boys. These boys were accused of a serious crime that led to violent protests and attacks on immigrants. The case involved an alleged assault on a teenage girl in Ballymena, a town
Baton Rouge is buzzing with religious events this December. The Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church is kicking things off with their annual Religious Liberty Day on December 6th. This gathering is all about championing religious freedom, human rights, and community involvement. The church's Public A
In a troubling turn of events, a video surfaced showing Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian men in Jenin. The men had their hands up, clearly showing they were giving up. They even knelt down, but things took a dark turn. One soldier kicked a man, and then both men moved back inside a building. Sud
Michigan is no stranger to snow, but this week's winter storm has been a real doozy. The western Upper Peninsula (UP) got hit the hardest, with some areas seeing over two and a half feet of the white stuff. Hurley, for instance, saw a whopping 31. 3 inches of snow by November 27. But it's not just t
In a troubling event, Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinian men in the West Bank, even though the men seemed to be surrendering. Videos of the incident show the men coming out of a garage with their hands up, showing they weren't armed. They were then ordered to the ground, kicked, and forc
