In early 2026, the world watched as the US took control of Venezuela in a bold move that shocked many. Donald Trump, the US president, was seen flying back to Washington DC, boasting about the successful operation. He claimed that the US was now in charge of Venezuela and that American companies wou
In Iran, the streets are alive with unrest. People are shouting, demanding change. The government is pushing back, cutting off the internet, making it hard for the world to see what's happening. It all started with anger over money troubles, but now it's about much more. The protests are growing, sp
Amber Glenn made it three in a row, winning her third straight U. S. figure skating title. She nailed her opening triple axel, a move she's known for, and skated a clean program to secure the win. Her score of 233. 55 points made her the first skater to win three consecutive national titles since Mi
At the start of 2025, a group of seasoned scientists and administrators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) expected the usual changes with a new administration. They hoped that the NIH, known worldwide for its top-notch health research, would keep supporting solid science. But as the year we
The Washington National Opera has decided to leave the Kennedy Center. This move comes after a lot of changes at the Kennedy Center. The opera company wants to be independent again. They say they need to do this for money reasons. The Kennedy Center has new rules. These rules make it hard for the o
The job market might be in a tricky spot. A special chart, not many people talk about, is making some economists nervous. It's called the Beveridge curve. It shows how job openings and unemployment are connected. Right now, it's hinting that things might get worse soon. Last month, the US added 50,
President Donald Trump recently proposed a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates. This idea was shared on his social media platform, Truth Social. He wants this cap to start on January 20, which is the one-year mark of his return to the White House. However, he didn't explain how this cap
SpaceX is getting ready to bring back four astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) earlier than planned. This is because one of the astronauts has a medical issue. The astronauts are NASA's Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Japan's Kimiya Yui, and Russia's Oleg Platanov. The plan is for t
Venezuela is facing a complex political situation. The U. S. is trying to influence the country, but it's not straightforward. The new president, Delcy Rodríguez, is trying to navigate American demands. However, she's not the only one with power. Behind the scenes, two influential figures, Vladimir
A significant gathering is on the horizon, focusing on the world's critical minerals. The Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers, along with representatives from Australia and potentially India, are set to convene in Washington. This meeting, hosted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, aims to tackle
