A former Peruvian president, known for his humble beginnings, has been given a significant prison term. Pedro Castillo, once called the \"president of the poor, \" was sentenced to over 11 years in prison. This was for his attempt to shut down Congress and rule without their approval. Castillo, a former schoolteacher, became president in 2021. He promised to help Pe...
Guinea-Bissau has seen many power grabs over the years. The latest one happened in November 2025. Army officers said they took control from President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. This was just before election results were to be announced. The country has a long history of instability. The first big power grab happened in 1980. Prime Minister Joao Bernardo Vieira took contr...
The 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to dazzle with five new giant balloons, each representing beloved characters from movies, games, and TV shows. This year's parade will kick off at 8:30 a. m. with performances from a mix of country, pop, and Broadway stars, including Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson, and HUNTR/X from the hit Netflix musical "KPop Demon Hunte...
In a significant turn of events, Spain's highest court has decided to detain former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos without bail. This move comes as part of an ongoing investigation into a corruption case that has been making waves in the country's political scene. The court's decision was based on concerns that Abalos, a key figure in the ruling Socialist Party...
Basketball fever is kicking off early in Colorado high schools. The state's activities association has just dropped its preseason rankings, and local teams are making some noise. Let's talk boys' basketball first. Sanford is sitting pretty at number two in Class 2A. Not too far behind, Centauri is holding down the seventh spot in Class 3A. And in Class 1A, Sierra Gr...
In New York, a decades-old mystery is back in the spotlight. Prosecutors are set to retry a man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. This is the third time this case is going to trial. Pedro Hernandez, now 64, was convicted in 2017, but an appeals court overturned that decision. The court said the judge made a mistake in how the jury was told to handle He...
The 2025-26 figure skating season is set to be a thrilling ride, with top athletes ready to dazzle on ice. The season kicks off with the Grand Prix Series in October, featuring some of the world's best skaters. Fans can catch all the action live on Peacock, with events happening almost every weekend. The Grand Prix Final in December is a big deal. It brings together...
Tottenham Hotspur is heading to Paris for a crucial match. After a tough loss to Arsenal, the team needs to bounce back. Fans are frustrated with the team's recent performances. The coach, Thomas Frank, might change things up. The team played a back five in the last game, but it didn't work. Now, they might switch to a back four. This could help them play better. Th...
The Texas Rangers have made a big move, trading Marcus Semien to the New York Mets. This trade is part of a bigger plan to change things up. The Rangers also let go of some other key players, like Adolis García and Jonah Heim. Semien, who is 35, was a big part of the Rangers for four seasons. He signed a huge contract and won some major awards. But his performance dr...
Scientists have come up with a clever idea to check for harmful chemicals in fruit. They made a special tool that can tell if there is too much of a substance called carbendazim (CBZ) in fruits. This tool is made from tiny sheets of a special material called sulfur-doped graphitic carbon nitride, decorated with another material called polyaniline. This combo makes th...