Drivers in New York City were thrilled when Silver Lake Park Road reopened earlier this year. This road had been closed for a couple of years due to a COVID mandate from Mayor Bill de Blasio. The reopening came after a woman was sexually assaulted in the park, and the city said it was a safety measu
Ecuador is in a tough spot. It's now the most violent country in South America. This change didn't happen overnight. It's been a mix of things. First, Colombia's peace deal in 2016 shifted drug trafficking dynamics. Then, Ecuador's location and weak institutions made it a hotspot for gangs. Life in
The Caribbean Sea just got a lot busier. The USS Gerald R. Ford, the most advanced aircraft carrier in the U. S. fleet, has shown up, and it's not here for a vacation. This massive ship, packed with fighter jets and destroyers, is part of a big military buildup that's got people talking. The U. S.
Deep in the Amazon, a group of Indigenous people are on a mission. They are the Kakataibo Indigenous Guard. Their job is to find and stop illegal coca plantations on their land. Coca is used to make cocaine. The Guard uses spears, machetes, and even bows and arrows to protect their home. The Amazon
Across the country, states are using artificial intelligence to tackle road safety issues. This tech helps spot problems like potholes and damaged guardrails, making repairs faster and more efficient. In Hawaii, officials are giving away free dashboard cameras to drivers. These cameras use AI to ch
China's space station, Tiangong, is in a bit of a pickle. A recent mission had a hiccup, and now things are getting tricky. The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft had a window crack, making it unsafe to fly. So, the astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie had to come back to Earth in the Shenzhou-21 s
The NFL is facing a tough situation with the upcoming quarterback drafts. Experts are worried about the 2026 class, as the current crop of college quarterbacks hasn't impressed them much. One NFL insider even said, "I don't love any of them right now. " This uncertainty is making teams think careful
Delta's boss, Ed Bastian, had some strong words about the recent government shutdown. He said it was a mess that hurt both the airline and its customers. The problem started when the government suddenly cut flight capacity without any warning. This left Delta scrambling to figure out how to reroute
In the heart of Adelaide, a group of clever minds is working on a game-changing idea. They're developing AI tech to help spacecraft navigate the Moon's surface. This isn't just about the Moon, though. The same tech could be used to explore other planets, as long as there's existing data to compare w
In a bold move, the United States has slapped sanctions on a Myanmar militia group for its role in cyber scams. This group, the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army, along with four of its leaders, is now in the U. S. Treasury Department's crosshairs. The sanctions also extend to entities and an individ
