In Syria, the fall of the Assad regime left many questions unanswered. Over 100, 000 people disappeared into secret prisons, and their families are still searching for answers. The regime kept detailed records of arrests, which many hoped would reveal the fates of their loved ones. However, these re
During the busy New Year travel period, Eurostar and Le Shuttle faced significant issues due to power outages. Eurostar had to stop all services because of a problem with the overhead power supply. This also led to the closure of the Channel Tunnel. Passengers were asked not to go to the stations. T
A federal judge is facing serious allegations of mistreating her law clerks. The Legal Accountability Project, a group that supports law clerks, has filed a complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This is a rare move, as such complaints are usually
China's military flexed its muscles near Taiwan for a second day, showing off its power during drills called "Justice Mission 2025. " The People's Liberation Army (PLA) sent ships, planes, and troops to practice blocking and attacking around Taiwan, which China claims as its own. These drills cause
Greg Abel is about to take the helm at Berkshire Hathaway, a company that Warren Buffett transformed from a small textile mill into a giant conglomerate. Buffett's journey began in 1962 when he started buying shares for $7. 60 each. Today, those shares are worth over $750, 000. Buffett's personal st
January skies are set for a celestial showdown. A supermoon and a meteor shower are happening at the same time. But the bright moon might make it hard to see the shooting stars. The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak late Friday into early Saturday. Usually, people can see about 25 meteor
Home prices across the country are not rising as fast as they used to. In fact, they are almost the same as they were a year ago. Some cities, like Chicago and New York, have seen prices go up. But others, like Tampa and Phoenix, have seen prices drop. Mortgage rates have also gone down. The averag
In a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tensions arose over Israel's actions in the West Bank. The US expressed worries about settler violence, settlement growth, and the freezing of Palestinian tax funds. The US team, including top advis
Prince William has a lot of money. Like, a lot. He is not worried about money. He is the future king of England. He has a big job. He also has a big paycheck. The Duchy of Cornwall is a big deal. It is a collection of land and businesses. It is very old. It is worth a lot of money. It is over $1 bil
2025 was a scorcher, and not in a good way. It was one of the hottest years ever, and for the first time, the average temperature over three years crossed the 1. 5°C threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. This means the Earth is getting warmer, and fast. The heat didn't let up, even with La Niñ
