Finland is shaking up its gambling scene. The government has sent a bill to Parliament. It aims to end the long-standing monopoly held by Veikkaus, the state-owned gambling operator. This move could open the door for private companies to join the online gambling market by 2027. The proposed
In the heart of Bangkok, a grim scene unfolds as rescue teams rush to find survivors in the ruins of a 30-story building. The structure, once a symbol of progress, now lies in ruins, a stark reminder of nature's unpredictability. The collapse was triggered by a powerful earthquake that struck centra
A Russian scientist, Kseniia Petrova, is currently in a Louisiana immigration facility. She was detained after her visa was canceled. This happened because she didn't declare frog embryo samples in her luggage. She had been working at Harvard University on a J-1 scholar visa since May 2023. Her lawy
A rare celestial event is set to occur on March 29. A partial solar eclipse will be visible in the skies over eastern North America and Europe. This event happens when the moon moves between the Earth and the sun, blocking part of the sun's light. It will create a striking visual effect, making i
Greenland has become a hot topic in global politics. The U. S. has shown a strong interest in the territory. The vice president, JD Vance, recently visited a U. S. military base in Greenland. This visit happened while the president was openly discussing the idea of the U. S. taking control of the
The Trump administration has been intensifying its efforts to target and deport international students who speak out for Palestine. This crackdown is part of a broader strategy to suppress dissent and control speech on college campuses. The administration has been using various tactics, including re
The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to allow deportations using the Alien Enemies Act. This law, usually left on the shelf, was recently dusted off to quickly remove over 200 Venezuelan men, sending them to a high-security prison in El Salvador. However, a federal judge and a court
Nintendo has quietly hinted at a future where some Switch games will have special editions for the upcoming Switch 2 console. This revelation came in a small detail within an explanation of their new Virtual Game Card system for digital purchases. The fine print mentioned that certain games will be
The fragile peace between Israel and Hezbollah faced another test. Israel launched an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, a region known as Hezbollah's stronghold. This was the first such attack since a ceasefire was established in November. The strike came just hours after two rockets were
The measles virus is making its way through West Texas, and it's not just sticking to one group. At least 327 people have caught the disease, and it's spreading fast. The first cases popped up in the Mennonite community, but now it's moving beyond that. Mennonites are part of the Anabaptist Christia
