Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican representative from Georgia, has made it clear that she is not planning to run for president in 2028. She addressed this in a detailed post on X, refuting reports that suggested otherwise. Greene announced her decision to step down from Congress in January, which sparked speculation about her future political ambitions. Greene's ...
China's Premier Li Qiang recently emphasized the importance of mutual investment benefits between China and Italy. He highlighted this during a chat with Italian President Giorgia Meloni at the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Li Qiang expressed hope for a level playing field for Chinese investors in Italy. He also mentioned that China is open to more Italian businesses ...
In the heart of Washington, DC, a unique bond formed between a bus driver and a young passenger. Joy Kenley, a bus driver, noticed a curious fifth-grader named Sam Mencimer who would eagerly ask questions about the bus and its operations. Their daily interactions became a highlight for both of them. Kenley found joy in answering Sam's endless questions, while Sam was...
Meghan Sonderegger has climbed the ranks at Union Bank & Trust (UBT) and is now the Vice President of Treasury and Payments. She's been with the bank since 2005 and has focused on improving digital products for both retail and business customers. Sonderegger is not just about work. She gives back to her community by volunteering at her children's schools. This shows...
In Clinton County, Iowa, a man named Boston found himself in a nightmare after a simple text message. It all started with a message that seemed harmless: "Hello Mark, I've been expecting your call. " Boston, thinking it was a wrong number, replied politely. Little did he know, this was the beginning of a sophisticated scam. The sender, who called herself Julie, quic...
The recent global climate summit, COP30, ended with a new agreement, but it didn't include a clear plan to cut fossil fuel use. This was a big letdown for many countries that wanted stronger action. The summit started with high hopes. Over 80 countries wanted to agree on a strong plan to move away from fossil fuels. But after lots of arguing, the final deal didn't i...
In Concord, North Carolina, a joyful Christmas tree lighting ceremony took a dark turn when gunfire broke out. Four individuals were hurt in the chaos, with three in critical condition and one stable. The shooting, which happened around 7:30 p. m. on Union Street, was reportedly between two people who knew each other. Police have identified one shooter as 18-year-ol...
World leaders from the G20 met in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a significant summit, even though the U. S. chose not to attend. This gathering was unique because a declaration was adopted right at the beginning, which is not the usual way things are done. Typically, these declarations happen at the end of the summit. The U. S. had some issues with South Africa and...
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...
The COP30 climate summit in Brazil is running late. Everyone was supposed to wrap things up by Friday, but talks dragged on into the night. Why? The European Union (EU) isn't happy with the proposed deal. They say it doesn't do enough to cut down on greenhouse gases. Most of the 200 countries at the summit were okay with the deal, but the EU thinks it's not fair. Th...