In a surprising turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last week. This chat happened just before Maduro was labeled as a key figure in a group the U. S. sees as a terrorist organization. The talk included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and touched on the idea of a future meeting between Trump and...
President Donald Trump has announced that he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of Honduras. Hernandez was found guilty in 2024 of serious crimes related to drugs and weapons. He was given a long prison sentence of 45 years. Trump said on social media that he made this decision because he believes Hernandez was treated unfairly. Hernandez was o...
Basketball fans know the thrill of a powerful dunk. It's a moment that can electrify a crowd and leave everyone talking. At a recent sports media event, high school basketball players from Section III were asked who on their teams might be the next to make a spectacular dunk. Jacob McDonald from Altmar-Parish-Williamstown believes he has the athleticism to pull off ...
In a surprising turn, Bible sales in the U. S. are soaring, even as fewer Americans consider religion a big part of their lives. This year alone, over 18 million Bibles have been sold, with a big jump in September. That’s when sales spiked after the passing of conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk. The English Standard Bible, Adventure Bible for kids, and the ...
The highest court in France has recently made a big decision. They said that Nicolas Sarkozy, who was the president before, broke the rules. He spent too much money on his campaign in 2012. The law says there's a limit, but he went way over it. The court said he has to stay at home for six months. But because he's 70 now, he might not have to follow all the rules str...
Nicolas Sarkozy, once the president of France, is facing serious legal consequences. He has been found guilty in two separate cases. The highest court in France has confirmed that he broke the law. He did this by hiding the true cost of his 2012 campaign. He also faces charges for corruption and influence peddling. Sarkozy is not new to legal troubles. He has been c...
Nicolas Sarkozy, the former president of France, is back in the news for legal issues. This time, the highest court in France has confirmed his earlier conviction for breaking campaign finance rules during his 2012 re-election campaign. The court's decision means Sarkozy must serve a six-month house arrest sentence. This is not the first time he has faced legal troub...
In Maine, high school students are in a better place these days. They're feeling less down and using fewer substances. This is what a recent survey found out. The survey happens every two years. It checks on students' well-being and spots areas that need work. The survey showed that fewer students feel sad or hopeless for long stretches. In 2023, 35% felt this way. ...
In a small town in Virginia, a high school football coach has gone missing. Travis Turner, 46, is wanted for serious charges related to child pornography and solicitation. The police are actively searching for him, using dogs and drones to track him down. Turner is the head coach of the Union High School Bears, a team that has an impressive record of 12 wins and 0 lo...
A federal judge recently dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was not lawfully appointed. This decision is a blow to former President Trump's efforts to pursue legal action against his political opponents. Comey remains cautious, believing T...