A new mayor in New York City shows that many voters are turning away from the old Republican style. The leader, who works with the state governor to add a tax on luxury second homes and plans a city grocery store, has won big support. Polls say he enjoys about 48 % approval, almost as high as
The story begins in a cramped hearse, not on a glamorous stage but stuck in the ordinary traffic of Los Angeles. A guide who calls herself a “dark storyteller” narrates the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, better known as the Black Dahlia. The guide’s voice is theatrical, but she quickly loses focus
Colleges today spend a lot of time talking about fairness and social change. For years, many schools pushed programs to hire more diverse teachers and admit more students from different backgrounds. Some even created entire departments focused on social issues. A recent study at one well-known unive
Nigel Farage, the head of Reform UK, voiced strong criticism of the British administration on Monday. He claimed that officials are not doing enough to stop antisemitic incidents, especially after a recent arson attempt on a London synagogue. Farage said that mere statements of support are not enoug
The newest face of Kingston’s next‑generation journalism team is a Grade 11 student who has grown up in the city and now writes about its arts scene. She believes that local reporting keeps small communities connected, especially when everyday life is increasingly digital and people rarely leave
The Pope will land in Malabo, the capital on Bioko island, after flying from Angola. He plans to speak with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled since 1979. The visit is part of a longer tour that covers four African countries and 11 cities over 10 days. During his trip, the Pop
Victoria Bonya is no ordinary mom or influencer. She’s a single parent living in Monaco who turned her personal video channel into a platform that now reaches millions across Russia. One of her recent videos caught so much attention that it even got a response from the Kremlin. In the clip, she aske
Miri Ahuja, a 14-year-old from San Jose, wasn’t just worried about homework or weekend plans like most kids her age. Instead, she took on a challenge many adults shy away from: ensuring people in her community could easily access period products. Through her project, Period Positive Drive, she organ
Two separate weekend incidents at Chicago-area parks have led to police investigations after Jewish youth reported being targeted with anti-Semitic remarks. In Skokie's Lorel Park, a group of young girls claimed they were verbally abused about their religion while being pelted with wood chips and ha
A shooting in Kyiv left six dead and fourteen wounded, including a child who lost their parents. The attacker, who started firing in a quiet neighborhood, took hostages in a supermarket before police intervened. Witnesses described chaos—people running, children being grabbed mid-play, and fear spre
