North Carolina is feeling the heat from a recent Border Patrol operation. The agents' focus on Charlotte, with brief stops in Raleigh and Durham, has sparked a mix of reactions. People are divided. Some folks, like Ami-Luise Badger, an independent who usually sides with Democrats, are not happy. Th
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a well-known supporter of former President Donald Trump, has decided to step down from her position as a Georgia congresswoman a year earlier than expected. This move has shocked many, especially since she was once a fierce advocate for Trump's agenda. Greene announced her d
Ever wondered how scientists figure out what's in our bodies? It's not as easy as it sounds. They often use a method called metabolomics. This involves looking at tiny amounts of chemicals, or metabolites, in our cells. The problem is, there are lots of unknown metabolites out there. And without a r
The Colorado River is in serious trouble. The states that rely on it missed a big deadline to agree on how to share its water. Lakes Mead and Powell are almost empty, and nature doesn't care about human arguments. The problem is that the rules made in 1922 don't work anymore. Back then, people thou
In the middle of a war zone, a small American team in Vietnam faced a Thanksgiving dilemma. They had no turkey for their feast. Meanwhile, two soldiers from another unit were on a mission to get turkeys for their own celebration. They got lost and ended up at the first team's compound. The two sold
The Bay Area is seeing a rise in threats against local leaders. In October, someone was charged with sending hate-filled emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. The emails included violent language and racial slurs. They even threatened to harm police officers and other officials. This isn't an isolat
In South Africa, a brutal murder brought two men together. Michael Mogale, who is Black, and Peet Van Staden, who is white and Afrikaner, stood over a victim beaten to death. This event highlighted the country's severe crime issue, with a murder rate much higher than in the United States. However, t
Leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies met in Johannesburg this weekend, but one major player was missing: the United States. The U. S. skipped the summit due to some old and not very convincing claims about South Africa. This left the other countries to discuss important topics like climate
In Eagle River, Alaska, a debate is brewing about what truly represents conservative values. At the heart of this discussion are strong schools, safe communities, and fiscal discipline. These are not just buzzwords; they are the foundation of a thriving society. However, recent political actions hav
South Africa is gearing up for municipal elections that could shake things up for the ruling coalition. The African National Congress (ANC), the biggest party in this group, is under pressure to show it can still win over voters. If they don't do well, they might need to change how they govern. The
