New York City's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade is back, bringing joy and excitement to the streets of Manhattan. This year, the parade features new giant balloons of Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man, along with floats showcasing Labubu and Lego. The event starts on the Upper West Side and makes its way to Macy’s Herald Square on 34th Street. The weather is a bit chilly, w...
A man now accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D. C. , once fought in Afghanistan as part of a controversial paramilitary group. This group, known as a “Zero Unit, ” worked closely with the C. I. A. and was notorious for its harsh tactics. Human rights groups even labeled them “death squads. ” The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, grew up in a ...
An Afghan man, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is suspected of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D. C. He was once part of a special counterterrorism unit in Afghanistan. This unit, known as NDS-03, worked closely with the CIA and fought against the Taliban. The CIA confirmed that Lakanwal came to the U. S. in 2021 because of his past work with the U. S. gover...
Alaska, known for its wild beauty and seismic activity, felt another shake early Thursday. A 6. 0 magnitude quake hit near Susitna, roughly 30 miles from Anchorage, around 8:11 a. m. local time. The U. S. Geological Survey reported the event, but don't worry, no tsunami is expected this time. Good news so far: no damage or injuries have been reported. Alaska State T...
In a shocking turn of events, two National Guard members from West Virginia were critically injured in a shooting near the White House. The incident has left families shattered, especially as it occurred during the Thanksgiving holiday. The victims were identified as 20-year-old Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and 24-year-old Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. B...
Steve Witkoff, the U. S. special envoy, is under fire for allegedly leaning too much towards Russia. But Vladimir Putin isn't having it. He thinks Witkoff is just doing his job, representing his country and leader. Putin's defense came after a leaked call between Witkoff and a Kremlin aide, Yuri Ushakov, sparked criticism. Putin, who was on a state visit to Kyrgyzst...
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...
Alaska is at a critical point in the fight against climate change. The recent UN climate summit, COP30, highlighted some big shifts in the global energy landscape. China is stepping up its game in clean energy, while the U. S. is falling behind. This is a big deal for Alaska, which has a lot to gain or lose depending on how it responds. The summit showed that wind a...
Hackers are getting smarter, using new tricks to steal data and cause trouble. They're using fake voices, AI-powered malware, and even targeting internet-connected devices. But the good guys are fighting back. Governments and security teams are shutting down fake networks and tightening digital defenses. One big problem is old internet-connected devices. Hackers are...
The Louvre Museum in Paris is making headlines again, but this time it's not about art theft or long lines. The museum has decided to raise ticket prices for visitors from outside the European Economic Area. This includes countries like the United States, Britain, and Russia. Starting January 14, these tourists will have to pay 32 euros, which is about $37. That's a ...