In the West Bank, violence and displacement are on the rise, particularly during the olive harvest season. On October 10, Palestinians in Beita were attacked while picking olives, resulting in 20 injuries. Just nine days later, a 53-year-old woman was beaten unconscious by a masked settler in Turmus Aya. The violence continued on October 25, when a 65-year-old man wa...
In a surprising turn of events, Bruce Harrell, the centrist Democrat and former City Council member, initially seemed to be leading the race for Seattle's mayor. However, as more ballots came in, the tide shifted dramatically in favor of 43-year-old democratic socialist candidate, M. Lorena Wilson. This shift highlights a broader national trend towards progressive po...
In Chile, the political landscape is undergoing a significant shift. The country, once known for its progressive stance, is now seeing a surge in right-wing sentiment. This change is largely driven by fears over immigration and crime. At a recent rally, supporters of Johannes Kaiser, a radical libertarian candidate, gathered. The scene was reminiscent of a U. S. pol...
In a show of resilience, Palestinians in the West Bank village of Deir Istiya gathered for Friday prayers after cleaning up their mosque. The mosque had been vandalized, with broken glass, offensive graffiti, and burn marks left behind. Villagers believe Jewish settlers were responsible for the damage, which included a burnt Koran. The attack happened on Wednesday n...
The world is getting hotter, and it's taking a toll on people's health. Over half a million people die each year due to extreme heat. To tackle this growing problem, a group of philanthropies has pledged $300 million for research and solutions. This funding, announced at the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, aims to address heat-related deaths, air pollution, and infect...
In many places, people are starting to push back against data centers. These huge facilities store and process tons of data for tech companies. But locals often feel left out and worried about rising electricity bills. It's not just one group complaining. Both conservative and progressive folks are teaming up to voice their concerns. In Indiana, a group called Citiz...
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has made some changes to his cabinet. He has appointed new ministers for the environment and trade departments. These new faces come from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is a key partner in Ramaphosa's coalition government. The new environment minister is Willem Aucamp. He takes over from Dion George, who was also from th...
In a surprising move, former U. S. President Donald Trump has asked Israel's president to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This request comes amid a high-profile corruption trial that has split opinions in Israel. Trump's letter described the case as unfair and called Netanyahu a strong leader during tough times. Netanyahu is facing serious charges, includi...
The U. S. Supreme Court recently chose to delay full payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision keeps the current messy situation in place for a few more days. Some states have given out full food aid payments, while others have given out nothing or only partial amounts. The Supreme Court's order will end just before midnight on...
Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor for the past six months, is finding it tough to keep his promises. He took charge with big plans to boost the economy, control immigration, and strengthen the military. But now, only a small number of Germans want him to stay in power. Merz, who just turned 70, is facing a lot of criticism. The economy isn't growing, and people a...