IONA

Advertisement
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania's Mail-In Ballot Battle Hits Supreme Court

In a last-minute push before the U. S. election, Republicans have taken their fight over mail-in ballots to the highest court in the land. They're asking the Supreme Court to step in and potentially disregard thousands of votes in Pennsylvania. The issue? Provisional ballots cast by voters whose mai

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Limits Tech Investments in China

In a move to safeguard sensitive technology, the Biden administration has put the brakes on certain US investments in China's advanced tech sector. This includes industries like semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. After a lengthy review, new rules have been implemented. S

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Why Is UNRWA Facing a Ban in Israel?

Recently, Israel's parliament voted to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This agency has been crucial for millions of Palestinians who depend on it for vital services. They might lose access to education, food, healthcare, and more if this ban comes into

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

Birdhouses Built by Midlands Students Aim to Protect Screech Owls, Wood Ducks, and Eastern Bluebirds

In Columbia, South Carolina, students at Heyward Career and Technology Center in Richland School District One are working on a project that's more than just a school assignment. Led by construction teacher Frank Gilbert, the students are building birdhouses for screech owls, wood ducks, and eastern

reading time less than a minute
Oct 28 2024CELEBRITIES

How Perry's Mom, Suzanne, Remembers Her Son's Battle with Addiction

Suzanne Morrison, the mother of late actor Matthew Perry, opened up about her son's decades-long struggle with addiction during an emotional interview. She sat down with Savannah Guthrie on the "Today" show, along with her husband, Keith Morrison. Suzanne admitted that she felt helpless in trying to

reading time less than a minute
Oct 28 2024BUSINESS

Trade Wars: Who Wins, Who Loses?

Tariffs can really slow down economic growth, making a country less rich than it could be. Free trade helps boost wealth by letting nations make things they're best at. The U. S. excels at making advanced planes, like those from Boeing, and high-tech chips, like ones made by Nvidia. Plus, it's cheap

reading time less than a minute
Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Putin's Remark: North Korean Troops in Russia – What's the Story?

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently hinted at the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. He was reacting to satellite images shared by South Korea's intelligence service, showing soldiers in Russian territory. Putin acknowledged the images, saying, "If there are images, they reflect someth

reading time less than a minute
Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Gaza Hospital Siege: A Story of Loss and Destruction

Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, causing extensive damage. The attack left the hospital, one of the last few in northern Gaza, in ruins. This siege, part of Israel's offensive, drew condemnation from international bodies. The United Nations called it one of the conflict's d

reading time less than a minute
Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Changing Politics: How Land Laws Impact Chinese Americans

Diana Xue used to follow her husband's political views and vote Republican. But a new law in Florida has changed her mind. This law, passed by the state's Republican-led government, bans Chinese nationals without permanent residency from buying land. Xue, who came from China for college and became a

reading time less than a minute
Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Musk and Putin: A Question of Influence

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been under scrutiny after a report by The Wall Street Journal revealed regular communications between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. This has sparked national security concerns and questions about Musk’s influence on U. S. politi

reading time less than a minute