Japan is looking at new ways to boost its military strength. The country's new defense minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, has not ruled out any options. This includes building submarines with advanced power sources, likely nuclear reactors. Japan feels threatened by its neighbors and wants to be ready. Ja
California is in the spotlight again, but this time it's not about wildfires or tech giants. Governor Gavin Newsom has raised eyebrows by accusing the Trump administration of trying to sway the outcome of a crucial vote. The issue? Federal poll monitors are being sent to five counties in the state,
In the heart of Alameda, a night of protest turned tense when shots were fired at a truck near the Coast Guard Station. The incident unfolded around 10 p. m. , as a vehicle, later identified as a U-Haul, reportedly drove erratically and attempted to reverse into the main gate. Coast Guard personnel,
In a twist straight out of a sci-fi movie, a man's use of the "Star Wars" theme song during a protest has led to a legal showdown. Sam O'Hara, a 35-year-old from Washington, D. C. , is suing the city, claiming his rights were violated when he was detained by police for playing Darth Vader's theme so
North Korea has fired some short-range missiles, the first time in five months. This happened just before a big meeting in South Korea, where leaders like the U. S. President and others were expected to talk. The missiles flew about 350 kilometers (220 miles) northeast but didn't land in the sea. S
A wealthy businessman recently shared his thoughts on why his company is leaving Chicago. Ken Griffin, who runs Citadel, a big investment firm, said that his company is reducing its presence in Chicago to just two floors in a building. This move started in 2022 because Griffin was unhappy with the h
The U. S. has decided to stop sending aid to Colombia. President Trump said this is because Colombia's leader, President Petro, isn't doing enough to stop drug production. Trump called Petro some harsh names and said he better take action or the U. S. will. Colombia's defense minister defended Petro
A big military celebration at Camp Pendleton caused a huge traffic mess on Interstate 5. The highway was closed for hours, and even after it reopened, things were still slow. Why? Because live artillery rounds were being fired nearby. Imagine sitting in traffic and suddenly hearing loud booms—it's n
Across the United States, a wave of protests swept through cities and towns, uniting people under the banner of "No Kings. " This movement, a direct response to the actions of President Donald Trump, saw massive turnouts in both urban and rural areas. The protests were not just about Trump, but abou
Federal officials are planning to send troops to Portland and Chicago. This is because of recent protests and arrests in both cities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary said troops would arrive in Portland within a day. This is after a conservative influencer was arrested during pro
