Pakistan has recently experienced a surge in violent incidents. In Islamabad, a suicide bomber targeted a district court, killing 12 people and injuring 27 others. The explosion happened near a police vehicle, causing chaos in the busy court area. The interior minister suggested that Indian-backed elements and Afghan Taliban proxies might be responsible, but investig...
In 2025, the Santa Clarita Valley saw a mix of good and bad news when it comes to crime. Property crimes took a big dip, dropping by over 19%. This is great news for residents. But, violent crimes went up by 8. 78%. That's a concern. The biggest drop was in larceny thefts. These are crimes where someone takes something that doesn't belong to them, like shoplifting o...
Openbank, a digital banking service under Santander, has started offering crypto trading in Spain. This move is part of a bigger trend where banks are starting to take cryptocurrencies more seriously. Just last month, bitcoin reached new highs, and this has caught the attention of many banks and their customers. Openbank's new service lets users buy, sell, and hold ...
The recent deal to end the longest government shutdown in U. S. history has sparked a wave of criticism from many House Democrats, particularly those representing Orange County. The bipartisan agreement, which aims to restart federal services and provide backpay to furloughed workers, has been met with skepticism due to its lack of immediate action on expiring health...
Ecuador has taken a significant step to tackle prison violence by moving 300 high-risk inmates to a new maximum-security prison. This move comes after a deadly riot that left 31 prisoners dead in a southern prison. The new prison, located on the coast in Santa Elena province, is part of President Daniel Noboa's strategy to disrupt criminal gangs operating within Ecu...
Minnesota is buzzing with cool stuff to do this weekend. There's art, movies, history, and even some holiday cheer. Let's dive in! First up, if you love art, head to the Northrup King Building for Art Attack! It's a three-day event with art on four floors. You can watch artists work live, chat with them, and grab some tasty food from trucks outside. It's a great spo...
The Philippines faced a rough night as Typhoon Fung-Wong, known locally as Uwan, made its way through the northern regions. The storm left behind a trail of destruction, with at least two lives lost and many more affected. Over a million people were forced to leave their homes before the typhoon even hit, showing just how powerful this storm was. In the city of Sant...
The College of the Canyons women's soccer team made a strong comeback on Halloween, defeating West L. A. College 2-1 at home. This victory was especially sweet as it avenged their earlier loss to the same team just three weeks prior. The Cougars started strong, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. Sienna Salas scored a goal from a free kick in the 30th minute, setting t...
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates at 4%, a choice made by a very small margin. The panel thinks inflation, which is how fast prices go up, has reached its highest point. But they want to see more proof before they lower rates. The governor, Andrew Bailey, is in a tough spot. He needs to decide if he's going to be like Santa and cut rates or like ...
California is dealing with a double whammy: a supermoon and a storm. The supermoon, known as the "Beaver Moon, " is the closest to Earth this year. It's causing king tides, which are extra high tides. These tides are making coastal areas risky. There are warnings about dangerous waves and strong currents. Meanwhile, a storm is dumping rain in Northern California. So...