The United Nations is facing a unique challenge. A rule that seems outdated is causing trouble. This rule says if the U. N. doesn't spend money because countries pay late or not at all, it has to return that money. This could mean giving back nearly $300 million next year. That's a lot of money, esp
The SKA Observatory's telescopes, SKA-Low and SKA-Mid, are set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. These powerful tools, spread across two continents, boast incredible sensitivity and a wide range of frequencies. They can observe multiple areas of the sky simultaneously, making them
A planet that looks like a lemon and behaves even stranger has left scientists scratching their heads. This oddball, named PSR J2322–2650b, is not your typical planet. It's not even orbiting a normal star. Instead, it's circling a pulsar, which is the leftover core of a dead star. This pulsar is sup
Myanmar is facing serious accusations. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hear a case against Myanmar. It starts on January 12th. It will run until January 29th. The case is about genocide against the Rohingya Muslims. Gambia is the one bringing the case. Gambia is a Muslim-majority coun
Crypto-currencies promised freedom from banks and governments, but they've brought their own set of problems. Instead of transparency, they often operate in secrecy, making it hard to track who's doing what. This lack of oversight has led to huge financial risks and geopolitical vulnerabilities. Go
Botswana is facing a tough economic situation. The country's main source of income, diamonds, is not doing well. This has led the government to change its growth expectations for the year. Earlier, they thought the economy would grow by 3. 3%. But now, they expect it to shrink by almost 1%. Diamond
The EU's monthly snapshot of key trends is out, giving a peek into the economy, jobs, and more. This isn't just any report; it's a quick, easy-to-digest look at what's been happening across the EU and a few neighboring countries. The economy is doing okay, not great, not terrible. It's growing, but
In a recent speech, Donald Trump painted a grim picture of the US, blaming everyone but himself for the country's woes. He stood in a room decked out for Christmas, but his words were far from festive. Instead, he pointed fingers at Joe Biden, immigrants, and even "woke radicals" in schools. It was
Veronika Khomyn is more than just the wife of a famous NFL coach. She's a successful model, real estate agent, and immigrant who's built a life in the U. S. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, she moved to the U. S. in 2009 and has since made a name for herself. Before meeting Sean McVay, Khomyn was already mak
LifeWise Academy is making waves in Everett Public Schools, and not everyone is happy about it. The group claims they're just trying to help, but critics say they're pushing religion into public schools, which is a big no-no. The founder of LifeWise, Joel Penton, has written a book called "During S
