In a surprising turn of events, Oregon found itself at the center of a political storm when President Trump ordered the deployment of 200 National Guard troops to Portland. This move, which Trump claimed was necessary to address a "war-ravaged" city, was met with swift resistance from state and loca
A surprising shift is happening in Qatar's education scene. More students are flocking to this tiny, wealthy nation in the Middle East. They're not just coming for the local colleges. Many are heading to branch campuses of big-name US universities. Schools like Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, and Geo
In a bold statement, Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to tackle antisemitism head-on, following a tragic attack on a synagogue in Manchester. His words came after two lives were lost, leaving the Jewish community in shock and fear. This wasn't just another political promise; it was a direct respons
Europe is exploring creative ways to keep supporting Ukraine's defense efforts, especially as the U. S. signals a potential reduction in its financial aid. One idea gaining traction is the use of frozen Russian assets to create a loan for Ukraine. This loan wouldn't touch the actual money but would
In New Orleans, crime rates are actually going down, despite recent talk of bringing in the National Guard. The city's police say they're seeing fewer killings and other crimes compared to last year. This comes as Louisiana's governor asks for up to 1, 000 National Guard troops to help with crime in
Adrienne Harris, who led the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) for four years, has decided to step down. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and highlighted the department's growth under her leadership. In her final interview, Harris backed the idea of a US-UK crypt
Trump has made a big move. He wants to send troops to Portland and Memphis. He says it's to stop crime and protests. But not everyone agrees. First, let's talk about Portland. Trump called it "war ravaged. " That's not true. The city isn't like that. But Trump wants to send troops there anyway. He
Chicago has been struggling with violent crime for a long time. Delphine Cherry knows this better than most. She lost her daughter in 1992 and her son in 2012 to gun violence. She moved her family to a suburb hoping for safety, but tragedy struck again. The idea of sending in the National Guard to
Memphis is about to see a significant increase in law enforcement presence. This comes after President Trump's decision to deploy federal officers and National Guard troops to the city. The move is part of a broader strategy to address crime, but it's not without controversy. The city is much large
The world is still pushing ahead with climate action, even with the U. S. stepping back. The U. N. special adviser on sustainability, Jeffrey Sachs, shared this at a recent event. He said other countries are not letting the U. S. slow them down. Sachs talked to many world leaders this year, and none
