A major financial agency has some concerns. If NATO, the big team that protects many countries, starts to fall apart, it could cause serious problems. This could lead to a drop in the financial trust ratings of many Eastern European countries. The agency already does this for places like Israel and
In Illinois, judges have a unique way of choosing their successors. When a judge steps down, other judges often pick who will fill the vacant seat. This is not a new practice. It has been part of the state's constitution since 1970. Mary Jane Theis, a judge from Chicago, is about to retire. She has
Costa Rica is building a massive new prison, and the president of El Salvador helped open it. This prison is a big deal because Costa Rica is usually the safest country in Central America. But lately, crime has been going up, so they need to do something about it. The new prison is called CACCO. It
Politicians are using trans kids in sports as a way to get votes. This is wrong. It puts kids at risk. Trans kids already face a lot of problems. They are more likely to feel sad, worried, or turn to drugs. Sports should help them, not hurt them. Only a tiny number of athletes are trans. In all of
The political scene in America has seen a significant shift, especially among Christians. The current administration's policies have sparked a reaction from various religious groups, with Catholics emerging as a potential game-changer. Initially, the religious right, a coalition of white evangelica
In Iran, a struggle for freedom and rights is unfolding, yet the world seems to have turned a blind eye. The government has cut off internet and cell services, making it tough to see or hear what's happening. Reports suggest that around 12, 000 people have lost their lives while millions of Iranians
The Trump administration made a swift U-turn after slashing $2 billion from mental health and addiction programs. This sudden move left over 2, 000 programs across the country in chaos. The cuts were announced on Tuesday, only to be reversed less than a day later. The reason for the reversal remains
President Donald Trump has a new plan for health care. He wants Congress to turn his ideas into law. This plan is all about making health care and medicine more affordable. Trump thinks this will help people right away. The president shared his thoughts in a video. He called his plan "The Great Hea
Brescianini, a former Atalanta midfielder, has joined Fiorentina and is already making waves. He didn't hesitate to accept the offer, drawn by the club's rich history and ambitious plans. His debut against Milan was promising, even if it ended in a 1-1 draw. He admitted to being nervous, but he foun
Iowa's Democrats have a bold plan. They want to use money from education savings accounts (ESAs) to help with health care. Right now, 41, 044 students use these accounts to pay for private school. That costs the state $327. 9 million. Democrats say they could use some of that money to help over 100,
