The Eurovision Song Contest is making some big changes. They want to keep politics out of the competition. The new rules stop governments and other groups from pushing too hard for certain songs. If they do, they might get in trouble. This year, Israel's entry, Yuval Raphael, came in second. Raphael is a survivor of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. But some people...
Trump is really pushing for Saudi Arabia and Israel to become friends. He thinks this will make the Middle East a safer place. He's hoping Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will agree to join the Abraham Accords when he visits the White House. But it's not that simple. Saudi Arabia wants a Palestinian state first. Israel doesn't want that. Trump's plan for Gaza...
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has made some changes to his cabinet. He has appointed new ministers for the environment and trade departments. These new faces come from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is a key partner in Ramaphosa's coalition government. The new environment minister is Willem Aucamp. He takes over from Dion George, who was also from th...
A Texas megachurch is making waves in the political arena with a unique training program for Christian candidates. Mercy Culture, based in Fort Worth, has launched Campaign University, an online course designed to prepare Christians for roles in local and national government. The course, led by Texas Rep. Nate Schatzline, emphasizes the importance of bringing Christi...
In South Africa, a big change is coming to the environment ministry. Dion George, who has been in charge of fisheries, forestry, and the environment, might soon step down. His party, the Democratic Alliance, has suggested replacing him with Willie Aucamp, their spokesman. This shift comes after George was offered a different role as deputy trade minister. However, h...
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and fun. It's a holiday that many people look forward to every year. But when exactly is Thanksgiving in 2025? The answer is November 27. This is not the latest possible date for Thanksgiving, but it is still pretty late in the month. Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The latest it can fall...
October 24th is a special day for many celebrities. It's the day when stars like BD Wong, Sheane Grimes-Beech, and others celebrate their birthdays. These celebrities come from different backgrounds and have made their mark in various fields like acting, music, and sports. BD Wong, an actor known for his roles in Broadway and TV, turns 65 this year. He hails from Sa...
In a surprising turn of events, Israel's parliament has given the initial green light to a bill that would extend Israeli law to the occupied West Bank. This move is seen as a step towards annexation, a highly contentious issue as Palestinians claim this land for their future state. The vote took place while U. S. Vice President JD Vance was visiting Israel. Interes...
Lee Greenwood, a renowned country music artist, is set to share his life story in an upcoming memoir. This book will take readers through his journey, starting from his early days on a sharecropper's farm in Sacramento, California, to his rise in the entertainment world. Greenwood has spent significant time in Nevada and Tennessee, shaping his career and personal lif...
The 2024 presidential election was close. Donald Trump won with 49. 8% of the popular vote and 312 electoral votes. This was not a huge win. It was the fourth-narrowest margin in the popular vote and the seventh-narrowest in the Electoral College since World War II. Yet, many people act like it was a big win. Trump and his team say it was a historic landslide. They ...