In New Orleans, crime rates are actually going down, despite recent talk of bringing in the National Guard. The city's police say they're seeing fewer killings and other crimes compared to last year. This comes as Louisiana's governor asks for up to 1, 000 National Guard troops to help with crime in several cities, including New Orleans. The governor says crime is u...
A big meeting is happening next week in Virginia. Hundreds of high-ranking military officers from around the world are being called to Quantico. No one knows why. This is not normal. Usually, such meetings are planned well in advance. This one was added suddenly. Some people think it could be a fitness test. Others think it might be about big changes in the military....
The government might close down soon. Republicans have a plan to keep things running, but Democrats aren't happy. They want changes. If they can't agree, the government could stop working. The Republicans want to keep the government funded until late November. They also want to add more money for security. But Democrats say no. They want to fix health care subsidies...
In a recent ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a grand event in Beijing. The spectacle featured a massive military parade, showcasing China's military might. Among the attendees were Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, highlighting China's alliances. President Donald...
In a heated exchange, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and former President Donald Trump have been trading barbs, with personal attacks taking center stage. The spat began when Trump commented on Pritzker's weight, suggesting he should hit the gym more often. Pritzker fired back, pointing out that Trump himself isn't exactly a picture of health, with a recent physical l...
In Gaza, the search for food has turned deadly, with at least 325 people killed in the past week alone while trying to access aid. This grim reality persists despite Israel's claims of a humanitarian pause in attacks, as malnutrition and starvation continue to grip the territory. The situation is dire, with aid restrictions by Israel drawing international condemnati...
Ukraine faces a growing challenge from Russian drones, which now arrive in large numbers every night. These drones, often called Shaheds or Gerans, fly over Ukraine for hours, targeting various areas. Russia has increased its drone production and improved their design. They now use drones with better engines, more powerful explosives, and even artificial intelligence...
The Federal Reserve's headquarters is getting a major upgrade, but the project is way over budget. This has caught the attention of former President Donald Trump, who has been critical of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The renovation of the Fed's main building and other structures in Washington, DC, has seen costs soar from $1. 9 billion to $2. 5 billion. This has sparked ...
China's true feelings about the Ukraine war might be more complicated than they seem. Behind closed doors, Chinese officials have hinted that they don't want Russia to lose. Why? Because if Russia loses, the U. S. might focus more on China. This is a big deal because China has been saying it's neutral in the conflict. This news came out after a long meeting between ...
Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are taking longer than hoped. Qatar, which is hosting the talks, says both sides need more time to agree. This is not what Donald Trump wanted. He had hoped to announce a deal during Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week. But it looks like that won't happen now. The talks started on Sunday. Both Israel and Hamas agre...