Hurricane Melissa left Cuba in a tough spot. The storm, one of the strongest to hit the Caribbean, dumped a ton of rain. This caused the Rio Cauto, Cuba's longest river, to overflow. The floodwaters cut off a major road. This road connects Havana in the west to big cities like Santiago and Guantanam
In the heart of Michigan, a tech startup named Fire Rover is making waves in the fire-fighting industry. This company, which has been on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years, specializes in detecting and extinguishing industrial fires before they escalate. The journey of Fire Rover took an
El-Fasher, a city in Sudan's Darfur region, has recently fallen under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Survivors who managed to escape have shared horrifying accounts of the violence they endured. Ezzeldin Hassan Musa, one of the survivors, described the brutal treatment meted out by t
Cincinnati is facing a mix of opportunities and hurdles. The city has seen a population boost, adding over 5, 000 new residents recently. This growth brings in more revenue, around $5 million, which can be used for essential services. However, this growth also brings challenges, especially in housin
Billie Eilish made a splash at the WSJ. Innovator Awards, not just for her music but for her big heart. She raised over $11. 5 million through her tour, all going to help people who don't have enough to eat and to fight climate change. That's a lot of money, and she's using it to make the world a be
A major legal battle is unfolding as 25 states take the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to court. The goal? To prevent a halt in food assistance for millions of Americans. This comes as a federal government shutdown looms, threatening to cut off funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistan
Rob Jetten, a 38-year-old politician from the Netherlands, is making waves. He's the leader of a centrist party called D66. After a strong showing in the recent elections, he might become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister in Dutch history. But how did he get here? Jetten isn't new to
In a move that has stirred both controversy and resignation, Paul Biya, the world's oldest president, has been announced as the victor in Cameroon's recent presidential election. With nearly 54% of the vote, Biya, now 92 years old, has secured an eighth term in office. If he completes this term, he
The city of el-Fasher in Sudan has been under siege for over a year and a half. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control, making life extremely difficult for the people still trapped there. One man, Mouawia, managed to escape this dangerous situation, but his journey was far from easy. Mou
Recently, two big companies, Tricolor and First Brands, ran into serious trouble. Tricolor, a major used-car seller in Texas and California, suddenly went bankrupt. This wasn't just any bankruptcy. Investigators are looking into whether Tricolor tricked lenders by promising the same collateral to ma
