A former Peruvian president, known for his humble beginnings, has been given a significant prison term. Pedro Castillo, once called the \"president of the poor, \" was sentenced to over 11 years in prison. This was for his attempt to shut down Congress and rule without their approval. Castillo, a former schoolteacher, became president in 2021. He promised to help Pe...
In a recent turn of events, the Southington Board of Education has a fresh face at the helm. Zaya Oshana, a Democrat, is now the chairman, following his party's narrow victory in the municipal elections. This shift in power has brought about changes in the board's leadership. The school board's first meeting after the elections saw a unanimous vote for Oshana as cha...
In Washington, D. C. , a shocking event unfolded. Three people were hurt, including two National Guardsmen. The person responsible was quickly caught. This person was reportedly an Afghan national who came to the U. S. in 2021. The president spoke about this event. He called it a "crime against our nation. " He said it was an act of evil and hatred. He promised that...
A heated debate has sparked between U. S. Vice President JD Vance and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. The two are at odds over a proposed peace deal for Ukraine, which has been a hot topic in political circles lately. Vance recently took to social media to defend the Trump administration's efforts. He accused McConnell of leaving a "mess" in Ukraine, imply...
The United States is actively working to end the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump has sent envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is engaging with Ukrainian officials. Trump hinted at a future meeting with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only after significant progres...
A recent legal decision in Georgia has put an end to a high-profile case involving former President Donald Trump. The case, which accused Trump and 18 others of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, has been dismissed. The dismissal came after the new prosecutor in charge, Pete Skandalakis, decided that pursuing the case would take too long and wouldn't serve...
American volunteers aiding Ukraine's defense against Russia are furious about a recent peace proposal linked to Donald Trump. They see it as a surrender to Russia and a betrayal of Ukraine's fight for independence. Many Americans have been in Ukraine since the war began, helping with military training and other support. They are mostly Republicans, which makes Trump...
Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility far from her home in Massachusetts. Ferr...
Starting next year, foreign visitors to some of the most famous U. S. national parks will have to pay more. The National Park Service has announced that international tourists will be charged an extra $100 to enter popular parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. This change is part of a new policy that also excludes foreign visitors from fee-free days, wh...
President Donald Trump has been making headlines again, but not for policy or politics. This time, it's about his words aimed at female reporters. Katie Rogers from The New York Times was the latest target. Trump called her "ugly, both inside and out" on Truth Social. This wasn't the first time he's done this. It's part of a pattern. Trump's comments came after Roge...