In Gaza, a heated debate is happening about how aid is being delivered. The U. N. agency helping Palestinian refugees, led by Philippe Lazzarini, has strong words for a new aid group backed by the U. S. and Israel. Lazzarini calls it a "death trap, " saying it's causing more harm than good. People
Iran's government has taken a bold step by cutting off internet access nationwide. They say it's to shield the country from cyber threats, especially from Israel. The move comes after hackers targeted key systems like banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. The government claims these attacks could disr
Teens are always online, surrounded by posts about vaping and cannabis. These posts can make these habits seem normal or even appealing. It's a problem because it can push teens to try things they might not otherwise consider. Social media is full of images and videos that make vaping and cannabis
The Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome Powell, is in a tough spot. The economy is a bit of a mystery right now, and Powell wants to wait and see how things play out before making any moves with interest rates. This puts him at odds with President Trump, who's been pushing for rate cuts ASAP. Powe
Aaron Rodgers has made it clear that he's ready to hang up his cleats after the 2025 season. The 41-year-old quarterback recently signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he's already talking about retirement. Rodgers has had an impressive career, spanning over two decades. He's pla
In a surprising turn of events, President Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, following a period of intense exchanges. This came after Trump publicly criticized Israel for planning further strikes on Iran, despite a recently agreed-upon truce. The ceasefire, which aims to halt 12 da
Donald Trump made a surprising announcement on Truth Social. He said China can now buy oil from Iran. This is a big change. The US had been putting sanctions on China for doing this very thing. Trump seemed happy about it. He even said it was his great honor to make this happen. This news came afte
Crime doesn't always happen alone. Often, people team up to break the law. This is called co-offending. It's a big deal because it shows how friends, groups, and teamwork play a role in crime. A recent study looked at this teamwork in crime. They checked out 110 studies from 17 countries. These stud
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, has changed his mind about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Cassidy once supported Kennedy for a big job in the health department. But now, he's not happy with Kennedy's choices for a vaccine panel. Cassidy thinks the panel is too small and not scientific eno
The U. S. Federal Reserve has been printing a lot of money lately. From 2019 to 2023, they added over $6. 3 trillion to the economy. This has made things more expensive, including prescription drugs. People without insurance or with low incomes are hit the hardest. Bitcoin is different. It has a fi
