Switzerland is about to have a big vote. It's not about who should be in charge. It's about whether the super rich should pay more taxes. This idea comes from a group called JUSOs. They want to tax big inheritances at 50%. The money would go to fight climate change. Only a few people in Switzerland
Sudan faces a big problem: child marriage is still legal in some parts of the country. This happens because the laws are confusing. One law says child marriage is okay, while another says it's not. This mess makes it hard for people to understand what's right or wrong. The war in Sudan makes things
Canada's government has made a big change in its climate rules. They've decided to ease up on some environmental regulations to attract more investment in the energy sector. This move is part of a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province. The dea
Britain is seeing a big drop in the number of people moving there to live long-term. The latest numbers show that in the year up to June, only 204, 000 more people moved to Britain than left. That's a lot less than the previous year. This drop is mostly because the government has made it harder for
The EPA has recently approved a new pesticide, isocycloseram, which belongs to the group of "forever chemicals. " These chemicals are notorious for their persistence in the environment and their ability to accumulate in living organisms. The approval allows its use on various food crops such as oran
Health insurance costs are about to climb for many Americans. The reason? Extra financial aid from the government, known as enhanced premium tax credits, is set to expire. These credits were introduced during the pandemic to make health insurance more affordable. Without them, monthly premiums could
Vaccines are a big deal in keeping people healthy. They work by teaching the body's defense system to fight off germs. This has helped wipe out diseases like smallpox and made others, like polio, rare. Vaccines also protect whole communities by stopping diseases from spreading. This is called herd i
The UK housing market might be looking at a brighter future. After a period of uncertainty, the recent budget has given some clarity. This could encourage more people to buy homes. The budget didn't change stamp duty, the tax paid when buying a home. This is good news for buyers. Better debt foreca
Artificial intelligence is changing the job market in the U. S. fast. Many jobs could be taken over by AI in the near future. A new study from MIT shows that AI might already be able to replace 12% of American workers. That's a lot of people and a huge amount of money in wages. The U. S. is investi
Germany is stepping up to mediate a growing rift between the U. S. and South Africa. The issue? South Africa's invitation to the next G20 summit, which U. S. President Donald Trump has revoked. Trump's decision comes after he accused South Africa of mistreating its white minority. These claims have
