In Serbia's capital, Belgrade, a large group of people recently marched against violence aimed at university students. This march happened on the same day last year when pro-government supporters attacked drama students during a protest. That attack led to widespread student strikes and daily rallies across the country. The marchers, led by drummers and blowing whis...
Climate talks in Brazil ended with a quiet agreement. The goal was to help countries deal with extreme weather. But the plan lacks a clear way to stop using fossil fuels. The hosts, Brazil, said they will work with Colombia to make a plan later. However, this plan won't be as strong as an official UN agreement. Negotiators worked late into the night to finalize the ...
Switzerland is ready to roll out lower tariffs on its exports to the U. S. The Swiss Economy Minister, Guy Parmelin, shared this in a recent interview. He hopes the U. S. will be ready by early December. The U. S. had previously imposed a high tariff of 39% on Swiss imports. But now, both countries have agreed to cut this rate to 15%. The Swiss government expects it...
Ted Danson's crime comedy, A Man on the Inside, has just dropped its second season on Netflix. Fans are left wondering if there will be more adventures for Charles Nieuwendyk, the retired professor who goes undercover to solve crimes. The show has a TV-14 rating and follows Charles as he takes on a new case involving blackmail and a mysterious billionaire. The secon...
In Chicago, a judge's recent decision to release a man with a lengthy criminal history has sparked debate. This individual, with 49 prior arrests, was set free despite a prosecutor's urgent plea for caution. The judge's choice to overlook this warning has led to a disturbing outcome: the man allegedly set a woman on fire on a train. This case raises questions about ...
In the heart of Cache Valley, a new chapter unfolds for young adults. The Logan Institute of Religion has just unveiled its brand-new building, a space designed to foster growth, connection, and spiritual exploration. This isn't just a new structure; it's a testament to the evolving needs of young adults and the church's commitment to their development. The new buil...
This week in Chicago, a lot happened. Let's start with the big news. Congress made a move to get the Justice Department to share its files on Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump signed the bill, giving the department 30 days to hand over the documents. Meanwhile, Tom Pritzker, a billionaire and cousin of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, was mentioned in documents from the...
Ukraine and the United States are getting together in Switzerland to chat about how to stop the ongoing war with Russia. This big meeting is happening because both countries want to find a way to bring peace to the region. Rustem Umerov, a key figure in Ukraine's security team, shared the news on Telegram. He mentioned that high-level officials from both nations wil...
Ukraine is in a tough spot. Other world leaders are trying to figure out how to react to a peace plan proposed by the U. S. president. This plan includes some things that Ukraine might not like, like giving up some land and not joining NATO. The Ukrainian president has said that his country must choose between giving up freedom and dignity or losing support from the ...
Recent events have put a spotlight on the intersection of science and politics. Some leaders have been making bold statements about health and science, but experts are raising eyebrows. They argue that these claims often rely on weak evidence, preliminary studies, or even personal hunches rather than solid, proven science. Take, for example, the recent change in a m...