The U. S. has slapped a 17% tax on fresh tomatoes from Mexico. This move is meant to protect American tomato farmers. But it might make tomatoes more expensive for everyone else. Mexico sends a lot of tomatoes to the U. S. About 70% of tomatoes in the U. S. come from Mexico. That's a big jump from
South Carolina is one of only two states in the U. S. without a hate crime law. This is a big problem. But some counties are not waiting for the state to act. They are taking action themselves. Richland County made history last month. It became the first county in South Carolina to pass a hate crime
The US is stepping up its game in the rare earth metals industry. It's investing heavily in the only operational rare earth mine in the country, located in Mountain Pass, California. This move is a big deal because rare earth metals are super important for modern tech like electric cars and wind tur
In the heart of Texas, a sudden and severe flood turned lives upside down. Heavy rains caused rivers to overflow, sweeping away people and homes. This was a big emergency, and everyone expected a quick response from FEMA, the agency that usually helps in such crises. But this time, things didn't go
Americans have seen a lot of floods lately. In the past five years, about 20% of people in the U. S. have dealt with major flooding. Most of these folks think climate change had something to do with it. Before the recent floods in Texas, people were pretty confident in the National Weather Service.
Ruidoso, New Mexico, is no stranger to disasters. Just a year after battling wildfires, the village faced another tragedy: flash floods that claimed three lives, including two young children. The heavy rains turned the Rio Ruidoso river into a raging torrent, reaching a record height of 20 feet in m
In the wake of the devastating floods in Texas, the usual political blame game has kicked into high gear. Instead of focusing on the urgent needs of the victims, politicians and pundits are busy pointing fingers. Some liberals quickly blamed budget cuts by Elon Musk for the lack of timely weather al
A Texas senator recently faced criticism for cutting funds to a weather agency just before severe floods hit his state. The senator, Ted Cruz, proposed reducing a $150 million budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This money was meant to improve weather forecasts and
A high-ranking official in Russia is gone. Roman Starovoit, the transportation minister, was found dead. The official story says it was suicide. But many questions remain unanswered. Starovoit's body was discovered in a wealthy area near Moscow. He had a gunshot wound. A gun, given to him as a gift
In Chicago, many adults are working hard to improve their lives through education. Joe Walsh, a 36-year-old former mariner, is one of them. After losing his siblings and facing homelessness, he found himself at a men's shelter. Now, he's in a classroom, learning skills to rebuild his life. He's hope
