Congo has declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak, marking a significant win in the country's fight against the deadly virus. The 16th outbreak, which began in September 2023, has left a trail of 53 confirmed cases and 43 deaths. The health minister, Roger Kamba, announced the good news in Kin
Senator Chris Van Hollen has raised serious questions about a recent U. S. military action. He believes that the strike on a Venezuelan boat might have been a war crime. But there's a catch. For it to be a war crime, the U. S. must be at war with the drug gangs. The Trump administration claims this
A recent incident involving a Venezuelan boat has sparked a heated debate. Some believe it was a war crime, while others think it might have been plain murder. The confusion arises from the legal framework surrounding the event. The boat was allegedly involved in drug trafficking. The U. S. governm
In Los Angeles, a unique type of housing called board and care homes has been disappearing fast. These places offer a roof and meals to people who need long-term care, often those with disabilities or low incomes. Some people think these homes are essential and should be saved. Others believe they k
After the Civil War, many smart people saw a big problem. They thought that many Southerners who didn't own slaves couldn't read or write. This made them easy to trick. Leaders who supported slavery took advantage of this. They used it to get people to fight for their cause. The end of the Civil Wa
Northwestern University has settled a dispute with the federal government. They will pay $75 million. This deal ends a long investigation. The government had accused the university of unfair treatment. They also froze the school's federal funds. The settlement requires Northwestern to change some p
In a surprising move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, has resigned. This comes after anti-corruption investigators searched Yermak's residence and office. Yermak, a key figure in Ukraine's government and a trusted advisor to Zelenskyy, has been involved in im
Andriy Yermak, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is under scrutiny. He's a major figure in Ukraine's government, often seen as the second most powerful person after the president. Recently, anti-corruption agents searched his property, sparking a big debate. Yermak has been a constant
A recent shooting in Washington, D. C. , has sparked a heated debate about immigration policies. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is an Afghan national who entered the U. S. in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome. This program was created by President Joe Biden to help Afghans who had worked with
New York and 20 other states are not happy with a new rule. This rule stops some immigrants from getting food stamps. The states say this rule is not fair. They think the government is being mean to people who need help. The rule comes from a law passed earlier. It says some immigrants can't get fo
