In the heart of Russia, during the 2014 Sochi Olympics, a young woman woke up to a grim reality. Her underwear and sheets were stained with blood, but her mind was a blur of confusion. She was an NBC talent assistant, and the night before had been a celebration with her boss, Meredith Vieira. The pr
The recent killing of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, by border patrol agents in Minneapolis has sparked a wave of criticism and internal strife within the Trump administration. At the center of this controversy is Stephen Miller, a key figure known for his hardline immigration policies. Mill
The Bank of Canada decided to keep interest rates steady at 2. 25% in late January 2026. This decision was widely expected, given the current economic climate. The bank's outlook for both the global and Canadian economies hasn't changed much since their last forecast in October. Inflation is expect
In the vast, chilly expanse of space, a new planet has been spotted. This planet, named HD 137010 b, is about the same size as Earth. But don't pack your bags just yet. It's incredibly cold there. The planet is 150 light-years away from us. That's a distance that's hard to imagine. A group of scien
Utah's lawmakers are cooking up some controversial ideas that could shake up the state's courts. They're thinking about letting the governor pick judges without going through the usual process. Right now, a panel of experts suggests names, and the governor picks from that list. But this new plan cou
Indonesia's government has decided to reduce the budget for its main rescue agency, Basarnas. This decision comes even though the country faces more and more disasters. The cuts were approved by a parliamentary panel. They reduced the budget by 69. 38 billion rupiah, or about 4. 5%. This money will
In Lagos, a heated confrontation unfolded as police used tear gas to break up a protest against the demolition of homes in Makoko, a large floating slum. The evictions have left many people without shelter, and tensions are running high. The authorities claim the structures are illegal, built too c
Barry Moore, a Republican congressman from Alabama, is making waves with a peculiar political fight. He's aiming to roll back regulations on gas cans, arguing that modern designs are too slow and spill-prone. Moore's "Freedom to Fuel Act" would exempt gas cans from federal emissions rules, a move th
In a shocking turn of events, the CEO of a Los Angeles-based homeless charity has been arrested for allegedly misusing millions of dollars meant to help the city's homeless population. Alexander Soofer, 42, is accused of living a lavish lifestyle funded by taxpayer money that was supposed to provide
Robinhood, the popular investing app, has seen its stock, HOOD, take a bit of a tumble recently. It's down over 5% since the start of the year and has only seen a small increase in the last half-year. But don't let that scare you off. Robinhood is still a favorite among young investors and crypto en
