The latest climate data shows the planet is heating faster than ever. 2025 has become one of the hottest years recorded, with temperatures exceeding pre‑industrial levels by more than 1. 4°C. This sharp rise follows a trend that has accelerated since the mid‑2010s, despite growing investments in ren
The Vatican plans to tighten safety inside St Peter’s Basilica after a few vandal incidents, but officials want to keep the site from feeling like a military base. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti said that more than 20 million people visited the basilica last year, and that the recent trouble was a tiny
Tennessee students are now scoring better on the big national tests that check reading, math and history. The change shows how strong policies can move a whole state forward. The tests are not just for bragging. They help teachers see where students need help and guide school leaders on what to foc
The euro is getting a new mission. Finance leaders from the euro‑area want the single currency to play a larger part in global markets. They say that political moves, especially from the United States, are turning money into a weapon. The euro has already lost some ground to the U. S. dolla
The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, has urged the chair of the 2028 Olympic planning committee to resign. She said this after documents from the U. S. Justice Department showed emails between the chair, Casey Wasserman, and Ghislaine Maxwell, a known sex trafficker. These messages date back
The state signed a partnership with the United Kingdom that promises almost a billion dollars for green projects, but many see it as another costly misstep. The agreement was announced by California’s governor and the UK’s energy minister, aiming to speed up climate action. Critics argue that
The conversation began at a global summit, where a former Canadian leader mentioned the term “new world order. ” That remark upset leaders in Washington and sparked tension with Canada, especially over trade issues. The same day, a well‑known investor stepped onto the stage in Munich and urged count
The Korean tire maker has just reported its best yearly sales ever, topping KRW 3. 19 trillion for 2025. That marks the first time it has crossed the KRW 3‑trillion mark, a milestone that follows its earlier breakthrough of KRW 2 trillion back in 2019. The jump shows the company is still expanding i
The first day of the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics drew a crowd that went beyond athletes. In the opening ceremony, a famous singer lit up the stage with a show‑stopping performance that showcased Italy’s flair. Later, two well‑known gymnasts were spotted cheering on friends and family at va
The idea of winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony—collectively called EGOT—is a rare honor. Only a few dozen people have reached it, and many more are just one trophy away. The list below shows who has completed the quartet and who is close, organized in a fresh way. First, the current hol
