The United Nations has raised a warning that Israeli settler groups may soon be added to an international blacklist for harming children. In its latest report on children and armed conflict, the UN recorded 38, 558 serious violations worldwide in 2025, a record figure since the organization began tr
Maine voters made a clear statement on June 9 when Graham Platner earned 72% of the Democratic primary ballots. The result shows that many people still value a candidate’s personal integrity over policy promises alone. In the coming November, the United States will hold midterm elections that cou
A recent survey shows Americans are split over whether society has changed too quickly on issues like gender identity, sexual orientation, and cultural acceptance. Nearly half of those asked believe the country has gone "too far, " while a third think it hasn’t gone far enough. That’s a shift from l
The season's first tropical disturbance isn't messing around. Tropical Storm Arthur, just upgraded from Potential Tropical Cyclone 1, is making a beeline for the Gulf Coast with southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas in its sights. Weather watchers in Lake Charles made the call Wednesday morning, s
On a Wednesday afternoon in mid-June, weather experts in Tucson sounded the alarm about a brewing storm system heading toward three counties in southern Arizona. By 2:31 p. m. , the National Weather Service had flagged the area with a warning: winds could hit 60 mph, and hail up to an inch wide migh
A major oil drilling firm has secured two new contracts for its tough‑weather submersible rigs, adding about $185 million to its firm order book. The first deal involves the Transocean Norge rig, which will work on five wells for a Norwegian company. The job is expected to start early next year and
California politicians recently approved a huge $356 billion spending plan that’s now waiting for the governor’s final okay. To pay for it, they’re adding three new tax ideas that could hit wallets soon. One plan extends a tax on health care providers that normally brings in money for Medi-Cal, but
In Longmont, Colorado, a local teacher just got a big national honor. She was awarded for bringing science to life in a way that’s not just boring textbooks and worksheets. Students in her class don’t just read about nature—they dig in, literally. One of her biggest projects was turning a patch of
Two big-name comedians from Canada are back in the spotlight, but this time it’s not for laughs. John Candy and Martin Short, who first teamed up decades ago on a sketch show, now have full documentary films about their lives in the running for Emmy awards. Candy’s film, made by Colin Hanks, digs in
Across Illinois, high school baseball and softball teams are celebrating standout players recognized for their skills this season. Two seniors from different schools made headlines by earning first-team All-State honors in Class 1A. Johnathon Stunkel from Putnam County dominated at bat with a . 438
