Climate change is causing extreme weather events to happen more often. Hurricanes, wildfires, and heatwaves are becoming stronger and more frequent. Scientists have shown that these events are directly linked to global warming. The planet is heating up, and this is making extreme weather worse. Peo
Russia's recent years have been tough, with tight internet controls and many people charged with serious crimes. But, there's been a silver lining: new books that help us understand Russia better. Here are five books that offer fresh insights. Lana Estemirova's "Please Live: The Chechen Wars, My Mo
A comedian with a knack for satire and a history of writing for popular TV shows like "South Park" and "Mad TV" made a clever move last August. Toby Morton bought two domain names: "trumpkennedycenter. org" and "trumpkennedycenter. com. " This was before President Donald Trump even hinted at the ide
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, shared some personal news. She and her husband are expecting their second child. The baby is due in May 2026. Karoline posted this happy news on Instagram. She shared pictures of herself, an ultrasound, and a Christmas tree. She called the baby a "g
A politics teacher in the UK found himself in hot water after showing Donald Trump videos to his students. The teacher, who has been in the education field since the 1990s, was accused of causing emotional distress and even likened to a terrorist. The incident started when two students complained th
In 2025, Latvia saw some big political moves that will keep making waves into next year. First off, local elections happened. These were like a warm-up for the bigger parliamentary elections coming up. Why? Because if you don't have support in local areas, it's tough to make a strong start in parlia
In 2025, a mix of politics, tragedy, and music dominated Google's most-searched people list. At the top was Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City. Mamdani's journey from an unknown state lawmaker to the city's first Muslim mayor was nothing short of remarkable. His victory over fo
The Trump administration made waves this Christmas by sharing religious messages from official government accounts. While many politicians stuck to general holiday greetings, several Cabinet members and agencies posted messages centered around Jesus and the religious significance of Christmas. Defe
In the heart of Nebraska, a megachurch service unfolded with hymns, greetings, and a pastor's thorough Bible study. Pastor Jesse's sermon, though detailed, lacked a modern call to kindness. The service ended with a revelation: Pastor Jesse's online essay condemned Pride Month, showing a stark contra
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, recently had surgery for a double hernia. This happened while he is in jail, serving a long sentence for trying to overthrow the government after he lost the 2022 election. The Supreme Court allowed him to leave his cell for the operation, showing that
