Turkish President Erdogan is set to have a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. The main topics will be peace efforts in Ukraine and the Black Sea grain deal. Turkey is in a unique position. It's a NATO member but has good relations with both Ukraine and Russia. This has allowed it to play a role in peace talks. Turkey hosted three rou...
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 soldiers had more turkeys than they needed. They shared the extra birds w...
The buzz around Saudi Arabia's potential purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the U. S. has sparked a heated debate. At the heart of the discussion is China's notorious reputation for snatching up advanced military tech. Experts and retired military bigwigs are weighing in, and their thoughts are as varied as they are intriguing. One former U. S. Air Force general, Ch...
A young traveler from China lost her life in Bali, and others got very sick. They were staying at a budget hostel in Canggu. Around 20 guests suffered from vomiting, diarrhea, chills, and trouble breathing. One of them, Leila Li, spent five days fighting for her life. The friend who died, Deqing Zhuoga, was found in her room, wearing just an unbuttoned blue shirt, su...
Jamal Khashoggi was a brave man who spoke out against his government. He came from a well-known family in Saudi Arabia but left his home in 2017. He was not allowed to use Twitter anymore. He started writing for The Washington Post. He talked about how he was scared to speak up before. He did not want to lose his job or freedom. He did not want to put his family in d...
Turkish politicians are planning to meet with Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), who has been in prison for over two decades. This meeting comes after a suggestion from Devlet Bahceli, a strong ally of President Erdogan. Erdogan himself has hinted that he might allow Ocalan to speak to the lawmakers. Last year, the PKK made a big anno...
Thanksgiving isn't just about turkey and pie. It's a day with a powerful history of helping others. After World War II, America showed this in a big way. In 1946, U. S. soldiers in Germany shared a Thanksgiving meal with local kids. These children were amazed by simple things like oranges, which were hard to find in post-war Germany. The next year, 1947, saw an incr...
Thanksgiving is a time for big meals and family, but it's also a time to be careful with food and medicine. Some foods can mess with common medicines, causing problems. For example, leafy greens like spinach and kale have vitamin K, which helps blood clot. If someone is on blood thinners, eating too much or too little of these greens can be risky. Dairy products, li...
Aspen is buzzing with events this week, from live music to Thanksgiving feasts and ski season kickoffs. Let's dive in! First up, music lovers can catch Michal Menert, a Colorado-based electronic music producer, at Belly Up Aspen on November 21st. He's known for blending vintage vinyl samples, analog synths, and futuristic hip hop into his live sets. Menert's unique ...
In a shocking turn of events, a recent Russian assault on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil resulted in at least 25 deaths, including three young children. The attack, which took place under the cover of night, targeted two high-rise apartment buildings, leaving behind a scene of utter devastation. Emergency services reported that 73 individuals, including 15 ch...