You might think that after 20 years, a man held without charge would finally see justice. But no, Ridah bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian man, was just sent back home to Tunisia after being locked up in Guantánamo Bay since it opened in 2002. The U. S. government never charged him with a crime, yet he
Smart cities, with their data-driven approaches, are revolutionizing urban living. But as these cities grow smarter, concerns about data privacy, security, and citizen participation grow too. So, how do we balance innovation with protecting people’s rights? That’s where regulations come in. One key
Imagine this: As you welcome 2025 with fireworks, the sky could light up with another amazing show – the northern lights! The sun recently had a bit of a tantrum, throwing out two big blobs of plasma. These are expected to hit Earth on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, causing a stunning display of
Ever had the chance to see the Northern Lights? Well, folks in the D. C. area might just get lucky! The sun is cooking up something special for our end-of-year celebration. A big space event called a geomagnetic storm is coming our way. This means the beautiful Northern Lights might be visible even
When Jimmy Carter became president in 1977, he didn't just move into the White House. He also opened doors for Black women in politics. One of the first people he welcomed was Alexis M. Herman, a young woman running a minority women's employment program in Atlanta. Carter quickly saw her potential a
Chauncey Billups, born in Denver, Colorado, didn’t just leave his mark on the basketball court; he made waves off it too. Growing up in the Park Hill neighborhood, he was a sports sensation, earning the nickname “The King of Park Hill” by fifth grade. Chauncey's talents blossomed at George Washingto
In a stark turn of events, a Moscow court revealed that Andrei Kotov, the founder of "Men Travel, " a travel agency serving the LGBTQ community, was found dead in pretrial detention. Kotov faced serious allegations, including "organizing extremist activity, " as part of Russia's crackdown on LGBTQ r
In a recent step, the Taliban has ordered a ban on windows that overlook areas where women could be seen inside their homes. The group's spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, explained on X that seeing women in everyday tasks like cooking or fetching water might lead to improper behavior. The Taliban ha
Imagine this: The Taliban in Afghanistan has made a new rule. They're telling all NGOs to stop hiring women or face closure. This isn't the first time they've tried to control NGOs and women's work. Two years ago, they told NGOs to stop hiring Afghan women because they didn't wear the Islamic headsc
At 100 years old, former President Jimmy Carter has passed away, leaving behind a legacy that spans beyond his single term in office. Carter, a Georgia native, served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. After leaving the White House, he dedicated his life to peace and human
