In a surprising shift, James \"Rus\" Russell III, a mental health advocate from Little Rock, has decided to challenge U. S. Rep. Bruce Westerman for Arkansas' 4th Congressional District seat. This comes after Russell initially aimed for the U. S. Senate but changed his mind, preferring a different r
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old military veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U. S. Senate. He wants to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. But first, he has to get through the Democratic primary. That includes facing off against Gov. Janet Mills and others. Lately, Platner's ca
In Cameroon, things are heating up after a recent election. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a key opposition figure, revealed that soldiers who support him have taken him to a safe place. This might mean that the army is divided, which is a big deal. Tchiroma had been stuck in his home in Garoua since the el
Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, is currently running for re-election. He has chosen to keep quiet about one of his biggest cases: the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. In 2024, Bragg's office accused Trump of falsifying business records, leading to a guilty verdict. However
In Portage, the upcoming city council and mayoral elections are heating up, and money is playing a big role. Seven candidates are competing for three council seats, and the mayor's race is between Patricia Randall and Nasim Ansari. The main issue? A new trash hauling rule. The city recently decided
Iraq is getting ready for another election. But many people are not excited. They have seen this before. The same politicians promise change. But things stay the same. People are tired of hearing the same old things. Since the U. S. invasion in 2003, life in Iraq has been tough. There is a lot of c
Paul Bales, a big name in the world of indie films, has just been picked as the new chair of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA). He's stepping into some big shoes, taking over from Clay Epstein, who did a great job for the past four years. Bales is no stranger to the film scene. He's
On November 4th, voters in four South Jersey towns have some important choices to make. Somers Point, Lacey Township, Downe Township, and Lawrence Township are all facing big decisions. These include school construction bonds, local gaming rules, and a liquor license proposal. School construction b
In the world of politics, even small errors can spark big debates. Recently, British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves found herself in the middle of one such controversy. It all started with a simple oversight: Reeves forgot to get the right paperwork to rent out her house in south London. She quickly
In the recent Dutch elections, Geert Wilders' Freedom Party didn't win as big as expected. People thought this might mean the end for far-right politics in Europe. But that's not the whole story. Wilders' party is still one of the biggest in the Dutch parliament. Other far-right parties are also do
