The Amazon rainforest is under siege. Illegal gold mining is a big problem there. Recently, Brazilian police teamed up with Interpol to tackle this issue. They destroyed hundreds of illegal mining rafts on the Madeira River. These rafts were worth millions of dollars. The total damage to criminal gr
The government has restarted food aid payments, but there's a problem. They're only giving half of what people usually get. This is because they're using a backup fund that doesn't have enough money to cover the full amount. This all began when the government shutdown left food aid payments on hold
Many people think the problem with schools is just about kids not reading enough. But it's way bigger than that. The real issue is that screens are changing how kids think. It's not just phones; it's all the tech in their lives. From tablets at home to Chromebooks in class, screens are everywhere.
Minnesota is in for a change in weather this week. The weekend will kick off with a breezy and warmer Sunday. The winds will be blowing in from the south and southwest, pushing up the temperatures. By afternoon, most places will see highs in the lower 50s. Some areas might even experience gusts reac
New Jersey is in for a varied weather week. It starts with a weak coastal storm. This will bring clouds and light rain to the Jersey Shore on Monday. Inland areas will stay mostly dry. Rainfall is expected to be light. There might be more showers on Wednesday night. Temperatures will hover in the u
The sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975, remains a puzzle. This massive freighter, loaded with iron ore, vanished during a fierce storm, taking all 29 crew members with it. Over the years, experts have proposed several theories to explain the disaster. One idea
In Iran, a big problem is brewing. Nearly all of the country's 427, 000 crypto mining machines are running without permission. This is a huge deal because these machines are guzzling up more than 1, 400 megawatts of electricity every day. That's a lot of power! The issue is so severe that it's putt
A recent court ruling in Rhode Island has brought attention to the ongoing struggle to fund SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. commended President Donald Trump for his swift response to the court's order, acknowledging the president's efforts to ensure timely f
Leaders from China and South Korea met up in Gyeongju. They talked about making their cultures mix more. This is big news because China has had some limits on South Korean shows and music for a while. The talk happened between Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korea's Lee Jae Myung. They agree
Central Pennsylvania is in for a mix of weather this week. The start of the week will be pretty typical for fall. Expect partly sunny skies today with temperatures hovering in the mid-50s to low 60s. The region is currently sandwiched between two weather systems, one near the Great Lakes and another
