A sudden rocket strike on a major gas field in northern Iraq has left most of the Kurdistan region in the dark. The attack on the Khor Mor gas field happened just after midnight, adding to a series of recent strikes on Kurdish-run energy sites. This isn't the first time such an incident has occurred. Over the past few months, drones and rockets have repeatedly targe...
New tax laws might change how Americans give to charity. The changes could make the wealthy give less and encourage middle-class folks to give more. But will it work? The tax bill passed in July has some big changes. It lowers the tax benefit for top earners from 37% to 35%. This could mean $4. 1 billion to $6. 1 billion less in donations each year. The bill also li...
For years, people have been changing the land around ancient sites. This change can hurt these important places. A recent study looked at how to use satellites to track these changes. The focus was on Amrit, an old archaeological site in Syria. The study used different types of satellite images. These images were taken over many years. By looking at these images, re...
Malaysia's northern state of Perlis faced a tough time last week. Heavy rains turned the area into a giant water park, but not the fun kind. Roads became rivers, and homes turned into swimming pools. Over 7, 000 people had to leave their homes because of the floods. That's a lot of people needing a place to stay! Gon Qasim, a 73-year-old woman, and her husband were ...
Turkey has a problem with a new sea border agreement between Lebanon and Cyprus. They say it ignores the rights of Turkish Cypriots. This deal is about exploring gas fields and working together on energy in the Mediterranean. But Turkey isn't happy. They don't recognize the Greek Cypriot government and back the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus instead. Turkey's D...
Europe is leaning heavily on China for its green energy plans. A big step in this direction is a new battery factory in Spain. This factory is a joint project between Stellantis, a major car maker, and CATL, a Chinese company. The project is worth over 4 billion euros. The factory is being built in northern Spain. It's a huge investment. But it also shows how Europe...
New Jersey is in for a weather rollercoaster. A cold front is on its way, bringing rain, dropping temperatures, and strong winds. This front will move through the state between 7 p. m. and midnight on Wednesday. Rain showers will be quick but heavy, followed by a sharp drop in temperature and gusty winds. By Thursday morning, temperatures will have fallen from the 6...
Northern Kentucky is seeing a huge rise in ICE detainees, with numbers set to more than double by the end of this year. But who are these people, and why are they being held? The truth might surprise you. Most of the detainees aren't violent criminals. In fact, less than 2% have committed violent crimes. The majority are facing minor charges like traffic violations ...
Retirement isn't sitting well with Lee Corso. At 90, he's finding it tough to adjust to life without the weekly thrill of college football and ESPN's "College GameDay. " He misses the action, the travel, and even the oversized mascot heads he wore for predictions. It's clear that Corso's heart still beats for the game. Corso's journey in football began long before h...
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, pie. But which pie reigns supreme: pumpkin or sweet potato? The answer isn't as simple as it seems. Pumpkin and sweet potato pies share many similarities. They're both orange, sweet, and have a creamy texture. But the differences lie in their flavors and cultural backgrounds. In the South, sweet potato pie ...