Across the United States, winter is showing its might. Heavy snowfall is expected to dump up to 22 inches in some areas, while freezing temperatures are making life difficult for many. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued various alerts, covering a wide range of states. In Alaska, several
Narges Mohammadi, a well-known human rights defender, was taken to the hospital not once, but twice, after a rough arrest. Her family shared this news, saying she was hurt badly by security forces. This happened on December 12, just days after she spoke out against the unclear death of a lawyer name
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made a significant decision. It has refused to stop its investigation into the actions of Israel during the Gaza war. This decision was made by appeals judges. They did not accept Israel's request to halt the probe. The investigation includes events after
In Ukraine, most people are not willing to make big compromises for peace. A recent survey shows that three out of four Ukrainians think it's wrong to give up land or limit their military without solid security promises. This puts President Zelenskiy in a tough spot as he tries to negotiate with Rus
The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has taken hundreds of Burundian soldiers prisoner during their latest attack in eastern Congo. This happened just days after Congo and Rwanda's leaders promised to keep the peace. The U. S. is not happy and has warned Rwanda to stop breaking the rules. M23 has taken
Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.
In China's Yangtze River Economic Belt, a big challenge is to grow the economy without hurting the water supply. A recent study looked at how well 11 provinces in this area are using water efficiently in their industries from 2014 to 2023. The study found that over time, these provinces have gotten
In Russia, a small political group called Yabloko is pushing for peace in Ukraine. They want the fighting to stop. But the government is making it hard for them. Two of their leaders were arrested. They are accused of spreading false information about the Russian army. The leaders say they are innoc
In the wake of the recent violence at Bondi Beach, one story stands out: a local shopkeeper named Ahmed al-Ahmed. He risked his life to stop a terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration. This event left many dead and injured, but Ahmed's actions saved lives and showed the world that courage know
The tech world is buzzing with big changes. OpenAI, a leading AI company, is making moves to attract top talent. They recently scrapped a rule that made new employees wait six months before getting their stock rewards. This is a big deal because it shows how much companies are willing to spend to ge
