The bond between the U. S. and Colombia, once strong, is now shaky. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and former U. S. President Donald Trump have been trading harsh words. Petro called Trump's policies harsh, comparing them to actions of the Nazis. He also criticized U. S. actions in the Caribbean,
A big study looked at how family life affects kids' brains. They tracked over 10, 000 children until they turned 7. The study found that parents' education and money matter a lot. But it's not just about cash. How parents act and feel also leaves a mark. Kids with parents who have more education an
Missouri's high school sports governing body is under the microscope. The state's Attorney General and Auditor are looking into claims of bias in how the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) operates. The issue centers around a man who says he was told he couldn't run for a boa
The UN Security Council is about to make a big decision. They are going to vote on a plan proposed by the US. This plan supports President Trump's ideas for peace in Gaza. It also suggests sending international troops to help keep the peace. A few weeks ago, Israel and Hamas agreed to a temporary t
The US military has recently conducted its 21st attack on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific. This strike resulted in the deaths of three individuals aboard the boat. The US Southern Command asserted that intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement in drug trafficking along
A major player in Ecuador's drug scene has been caught in Spain. Wilmer "Pipo" Chavarria, the boss of Los Lobos, was grabbed in Malaga. He had been hiding out in Europe, pretending to be someone else after faking his own death. Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, shared this news. Chavarria was still
Iran's foreign minister recently revealed that the country has halted uranium enrichment at all its sites. This announcement came after Israel and the United States targeted Iran's enrichment facilities in June. Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, made it clear that Iran is not secretly enriching
Ukraine is trying hard to get a big prisoner exchange going with Russia. They want to bring home 1, 200 Ukrainians who are being held captive. President Zelenskiy and his top security advisor have been talking about this a lot lately. The security chief, Rustem Umerov, just got back from meetings i
Iran's top diplomat has called out the US for not being serious about fair talks. This comes after the US president suggested opening discussions. But Iran says the US is not ready for real, equal talks. Things got tense after Israel attacked Iran in June. The US also hit Iranian nuclear sites. Sin
Ever wondered how some news outlets keep their content free and accessible to everyone? One such organization is Inside Climate News (ICN), a nonprofit that focuses on climate and environmental journalism. Unlike many media outlets, ICN does not charge for subscriptions or use paywalls. They also av
