The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is about to see a change at the top. Art Kleinschmidt, who has been acting as the head of the agency, is set to leave his position this Friday. This news comes as no surprise to those following the agency, as it has been operatin
A heated discussion took place recently between President Trump and key European leaders regarding Ukraine. The conversation, which involved Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, President Emmanuel Macron of France, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, reportedly included "pretty strong words
María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure, recently received the Nobel Peace Prize. She has been a vocal critic of President Nicolás Maduro's government. After spending over a year in hiding, she resurfaced to address the media in Oslo, Norway. Machado stood alongside Norway's
In Syria today, life is far from peaceful. The country has seen a big change. A new government is in power, and it's not friendly to everyone. Minorities like Christians, Kurds, and Alawites are scared. They say the old government, led by Assad, was strict but fair. It didn't target them because of
In a recent development, Russian officials announced that their military has seized the town of Siversk in eastern Ukraine. This news comes straight from the top, with President Vladimir Putin expressing his gratitude to the armed forces for this achievement. Siversk, home to over 10, 000 people be
Andrew Cardno, the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), has been recognized as one of San Diego's most influential people for 2025. This honor highlights his significant contributions to technology, particularly in AI, data science, and enterprise intelligence.
In a time when political tensions are high, two governors from different parties are stepping up to show how it's done. Spencer Cox from Utah and Josh Shapiro from Pennsylvania have both faced political violence in their states. They recently came together to talk about how to bring people together
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to hold elections within 90 days, but there's a catch. The country is under martial law due to Russia's ongoing invasion, which makes holding elections legally tricky. Zelenskyy has asked lawmakers to find a legal solution and has
In 2025, women faced big challenges in the workplace. Many left their jobs, and fewer companies focused on helping women move up. Online hate against women also grew, making things harder. But some women stood out and made big changes. Beyoncé, who has been on a powerful women list many times, show
Barbara Leszynski, a retired middle school science teacher, has left a lasting mark on Westlake Schools. She recently stepped down from the Westlake Board of Education after nearly 14 years of service. Her contributions were recognized and celebrated during her final meeting. Leszynski's time on th
