House Democrats had a lot of questions for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a recent hearing on global threats. One of the main topics was the treatment of veterans and military families under current immigration policies. Rep. Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island brought up the case of S
Eastern Congo is in the midst of a serious crisis. Over 400 innocent people have lost their lives in recent clashes. The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has intensified its attacks in South Kivu. This is happening despite a recent peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, which didn't include the M23 group.
HBCUs, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities, have been around for a long time. They have a big role in shaping the future of minority surgeons. Let's talk about how these schools make a difference. First, HBCUs provide a supportive environment for black students. This is important becaus
New York is making big strides in clean energy. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing a key role in this shift. These systems help make the energy grid more reliable and efficient. They also create jobs, with over 2, 900 New Yorkers now working in this sector. Plus, they're expected to s
The Vargas family found themselves in a tough spot. They were told they could either leave the U. S. and go back to Colombia or face serious consequences. This included being separated from their young daughter and possibly going to jail. The family had already tried to stay by applying for visas, c
In a move set to shake up the digital advertising scene, Versus Systems Inc. has teamed up with LiftMedia. This partnership aims to bring Versus' tech to the streets of Europe. The deal, signed on December 11, 2025, is all about merging outdoor ads with digital experiences. First, let's talk number
The Game Awards has been a staple in the gaming community for a while now. It's that time of the year when gamers and developers come together to celebrate the best in video games. But lately, it's been feeling more like a commercial break with a few awards thrown in rather than the other way around
The U. S. Department of Education recently declared a significant change in their funding strategy. They have allocated over $208 million to bolster mental health services in schools. This move comes with a notable shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that were previously
The U. S. is tightening its travel rules. Starting soon, visitors from 42 countries, mostly in Europe, will have to share their social media handles from the past five years. This change is part of a broader effort to increase security checks for travelers entering the U. S. The new rules also ask
Greece's Finance Minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, just got a huge promotion. He's now the head of the Eurogroup, a group of finance ministers from countries that use the euro. This is a big deal for Greece, and the Prime Minister, Mitsotakis, is pretty happy about it. In a speech, Mitsotakis said th
