In a show of resilience, Palestinians in the West Bank village of Deir Istiya gathered for Friday prayers after cleaning up their mosque. The mosque had been vandalized, with broken glass, offensive graffiti, and burn marks left behind. Villagers believe Jewish settlers were responsible for the dama
Ukraine is getting a big financial helping hand to keep its energy and water systems running smoothly. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Naftogaz, Ukraine's main energy company, have just signed a deal to provide hundreds of millions of euros. This money is crucial because Russia's attacks on U
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken a firm stand against corruption by targeting his former business partner, Timur Mindich. Zelensky imposed sanctions on Mindich, who is accused of being involved in a major corruption scandal within the country's energy sector. The scandal involves a s
In a lively Tokyo bar, a group of strong, muscular women are breaking the mold of traditional Japanese beauty standards. These women, known as "Muscle Girls, " are challenging the norm that women should be thin and delicate. They are showing that strength and muscle can also be beautiful. The bar,
In 2024, the BBC faced a series of scandals that ultimately led to the resignation of its director general, Tim Davie. The troubles began with the resignation of top news anchor Huw Edwards, who was suspended for 10 months after paying a teenager for explicit photos. However, what was not widely kno
In the world of politics, power and money often intersect in complex ways. Linda Sun, a former top aide to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, found herself at the center of a legal storm. Prosecutors allege that Sun, while earning a government salary of $145, 000, received millions in
Shigenobu Nagamori, the founder of Nidec Corp. , was once celebrated as a bold and outspoken entrepreneur in Japan. Alongside Masayoshi Son of SoftBank and Tadashi Yanai of Fast Retailing, he was part of a trio known for their ambitious goals and criticism of traditional business practices. However,
Evanston-Skokie District 65 recently got some mixed news with the release of the 2025 Illinois Report Card. Two schools, Kingsley Elementary and Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, saw their ratings drop from "commendable" to "targeted. " This shift is notable because it reflects changes in
Friendships can get tricky when money and sales come into play. Some people might push their businesses too hard on their friends. This can make things awkward and uncomfortable. It's important to set boundaries. If friends keep trying to sell you things, it's okay to say no. You can still be friend
Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken a significant step to address concerns about the integrity of the game. They have decided to limit bets on individual pitches to $200 and ban them from parlays. This move comes after two Cleveland Guardians pitchers were accused of rigging pitches for gamblers.
