Russia recently faced a significant setback when it failed to secure a seat on the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) governing council. This is not the first time Russia has encountered such a hurdle. Earlier in September, it also failed to gain enough support for a position on the United Nations aviation agency's governing council. These repe...
In a surprising turn of events, prosecutors in Northern Ireland have decided to drop charges against two young Romanian boys. These boys were accused of a serious crime that led to violent protests and attacks on immigrants. The case involved an alleged assault on a teenage girl in Ballymena, a town not far from Belfast. The boys, who were just 14 at the time, have b...
Baton Rouge is buzzing with religious events this December. The Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church is kicking things off with their annual Religious Liberty Day on December 6th. This gathering is all about championing religious freedom, human rights, and community involvement. The church's Public Affairs and Religious Liberty department will be in the spotlight, dis...
A powerful winter storm is set to disrupt travel plans for many Americans heading home after Thanksgiving. This storm, which started in the Rockies, is expected to bring heavy snow and rain across a large part of the country. It will also bring in a blast of frigid Arctic air, making conditions even more challenging. The storm is moving eastward and is expected to a...
Chicago is about to see a big change in the weather. A winter storm is coming. It might dump more than 10 inches of snow in some areas. The National Weather Service says this will be the first big snowfall in nearly five years. The snow will start early Saturday morning. It will get worse during the day and slow down late Saturday night. The warning is in effect fro...
A Soyuz rocket lifted off on Thursday, carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, including two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut, reached the ISS safely. But back on Earth, a big issue popped up. A huge 20-ton service platform wasn't secured properly before the launch. This platform is used by workers to access the rocket ...
Ukraine's political scene just got a major shake-up. Andriy Yermak, the president's right-hand man, stepped down from his role as chief of staff. This is the biggest leadership change since Russia's full-scale invasion four years ago. Yermak's exit is tied to a massive scandal involving $100 million. This corruption case has already led to the firing of two minister...
Travelers heading out after Thanksgiving might want to bundle up and be cautious. A mix of snow, rain, and cold temperatures is expected to make journeys tricky across the northern United States. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings from Montana all the way to New York. This means that areas like Iowa and Illinois are in for a significant sn...
A big snowstorm is heading towards southeast Minnesota, and it's going to stick around for a while. Starting Friday night and lasting until Sunday morning, this storm is expected to dump a lot of snow. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Rochester and nearby areas. This means travel could be tough, so be careful if you need to go out. ...
Michigan is no stranger to snow, but this week's winter storm has been a real doozy. The western Upper Peninsula (UP) got hit the hardest, with some areas seeing over two and a half feet of the white stuff. Hurley, for instance, saw a whopping 31. 3 inches of snow by November 27. But it's not just the UP that's feeling the chill. Northern Michigan also got a good dum...