In April 2023, a big fight started in Sudan, causing over 11 million people to leave their homes. This is the largest displacement crisis we've seen, with 8 million people still in Sudan and 3 million in other countries. The U. N. says 24. 6 million people in Sudan, over half the country, don't have
Imagine living in a place where war has been ongoing for over a year. That's the reality for the people of Gaza. The fighting between Israel and Hamas has caused immense damage, with buildings like schools, hospitals, and homes reduced to rubble. The UN reports that about 90% of Gaza's population, o
Masahiro Nakai, a former idol from the boy band SMAP, has found himself entangled in a scandal that's causing big waves for Fuji Television. The scandal revolves around an alleged sexual assault at a dinner party last year, where Nakai reportedly paid a settlement of 90 million yen ($577, 000). Thou
Ever since the military coup in Burma, or Myanmar, in 2021, the country has been in a tough spot. The military took over, and things got really bad for many people. They're facing a major humanitarian crisis, with lots of people suffering. The military controls less than 20% of the country now, and
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was officially arrested this Sunday. His arrest could mean a long stay in jail, facing charges related to his controversial martial law declaration last month. The news stirred up trouble at the Seoul Western District Court. Yoon's supporters broke in, cau
Last weekend, Seoul witnessed a storm of activity when a judge extended the detention of South Korea's suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol. Tens of thousands of supporters gathered outside the Seoul Western District Court on Saturday, showing their support for Yoon, who was arrested on Wednesday for
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question
A massive wildfire crisis has hit the Los Angeles area, and the music industry is stepping up to help. On January 30, a benefit concert called FireAid will be held at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. The lineup includes big names like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. They'll be joined by
California has a tough balancing act between addressing its housing crisis and managing wildfire risks. For decades, people have built homes in fire-prone areas, only to rebuild in the same spots after fires. This cycle repeats because of California's severe housing shortage. Despite the risks, more
The legal team for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has announced he will not cooperate with further questioning by investigators. Yoon was recently detained by anti-corruption officials regarding his controversial martial law declaration last year. His lawyers argue that the ongoing inve
