The new president of Chile has taken a clear stance on the two issues that most people care about today: crime and immigration. He has announced tougher prison rules, longer sentences for gang members, and a plan to curb the flow of people from Venezuela. He also said he will station more sold
The chief judge of New York’s highest court has sparked controversy by publicly urging voters to reject judges who impose strict sentences. In a speech delivered at CUNY Law School, he criticized the current system for sending serious offenders to long prison terms and called for a “Second Look Act”
A wave of layoffs in the federal workforce has made it harder for people to get documents from government agencies. The cuts started when a new president took office 14 months ago, with a hiring freeze and many employees leaving or retiring early. The result is that agencies are missing deadlines fo
The former Brazilian president is still in intensive care after a lung infection, but doctors report his kidney health has worsened and inflammation markers are rising. The DF Star hospital in Brasilia confirmed that there is no current plan for him to leave the facility. The 70‑year‑old receives an
A small gathering in Anchorage on March 5 turned into a flashpoint for free‑speech and political decorum. The event, hosted by the Hillside Home and Landowners group, promised an open Q&A with School Board candidate Alexander Rosales. Yet the moderator sidestepped the written questions from attendee
Israel’s army said on Saturday that it could target ambulances and hospitals in Lebanon if they are used by Hezbollah for fighting. The claim came from a military spokesman who posted on X, but no proof was shown. He warned that Hezbollah is “using ambulances for military purposes” and that Israel w
A group of Indian seafarers has been stuck off the coast of Iran for two weeks. They are at Bandar Abbas, a busy port on the Persian Gulf. The area is dangerous because drones and missiles have set nearby ships on fire. One sailor, Ambuj, is 26 years old and has not seen his family for six
The Texas Senate race is heating up, but not because of the usual campaign slogans. The focus has shifted to how a state representative’s religious words are being used in politics. James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian who won the Democratic primary against former U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, h
Paraguay, a small landlocked nation with 6. 4 million people, is at the center of a subtle diplomatic tug‑of‑war between Beijing and Taipei. The country’s long‑standing recognition of Taiwan makes it the only South American state still officially allied with Taipei. A change in stance would signal a
A big science centre in Colorado is under threat. The government wants to shut it down, hand its work over to colleges and businesses, give up its planes, and sell the land. The place, known for studying weather and climate, was founded in 1960. It runs a giant super‑computer called Derecho th
