The Czech Republic is facing a bigger budget shortfall than planned. The new finance minister, Alena Schillerova, revealed that the deficit has already surpassed the initial target. When she started her role on December 15, the deficit was at 266 billion crowns. Just four days later, it grew to 275
A jazz musician is in hot water after calling off a Christmas concert at the Trump Kennedy Center. Chuck Redd, who was supposed to host the annual Christmas Eve Jazz Jam, canceled the event because he didn't like the center's new name. The center's board had just voted to rename it after former Pres
Nigeria's foreign minister, Yusuf Tuggar, recently shared some important details about the country's fight against terrorism. He made it clear that the recent strikes on Christmas were not a solo effort. They were planned together with the U. S. This shows that Nigeria is serious about tackling terr
Benjamin Schoonwinkel, a 59-year-old South African, thought he would find a new life in the United States. He had heard President Trump's words about welcoming white South Africans who felt they were being treated unfairly. So, he decided to make the journey. But things didn't go as planned. Instea
The FBI is making more arrests for violent crimes now than it did last year. This is according to Kash Patel, who was the FBI director at the time. He said that under President Donald Trump's leadership, the FBI is on track to arrest over 28, 000 violent offenders. This is a big jump from the previo
The White House is set to share more about a massive new ballroom in the East Wing. This project, backed by President Donald Trump, has sparked quite a debate. Critics argue it's a waste of money and power, while supporters see it as a modern upgrade. The ballroom, estimated to cost $400 million, i
In a surprising turn of events, the number of murders in the US took a big dip in 2025. This drop is being called one of the biggest in history. The numbers are in, and they show a big drop in murders. From January to October 2025, there were 5, 912 murders. That's a lot fewer than the 7, 369 murde
The U. S. is at a crossroads with its energy future, and wind power is at the center of the debate. The recent decision to pause five offshore wind projects has sparked concern among experts, who warn that this could impact the nation's ability to meet growing electricity demands. The Department of
The U. S. Department of Education has revealed plans to resume wage garnishment for up to 5 million student loan borrowers who have fallen behind on their payments. This move comes as a significant shift from the temporary relief provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting the week of January 7
In the first 11 months of the Trump presidency, over 1. 6 million immigrants lost their legal status in the U. S. This number is huge and includes people who came to the country through various legal programs like visas, asylum, and temporary protected status. It's like the entire population of Phil
