Gale Castillo's journey began with a simple yet profound moment. Her son, a high school junior, was once asked by a friend, "What gang are you in? " This question came after a class discussion about his Mexican heritage. The friend, who had known him since kindergarten, should have known better. Thi
Ukraine's air power is in serious trouble. Since the war started in February 2022, they've lost 19 of their Su-27 fighter jets. That's a big deal because these jets are crucial for their defense. Now, they might only have 12 to 23 left. The problem is, no other country uses the Su-27, so they can't
Florida's Catholic bishops have a request for President Trump. They want him to take a break from immigration enforcement until after the Christmas holidays. They believe this would show kindness to families affected by these actions. The bishops sent a letter on Monday. It was addressed to both Pr
A shocking event has taken place in Chicago, Illinois. A young dog was found to have rabies, a disease not seen in a dog in the state for over three decades. The dog, less than a year old, was part of a rescue effort from the Southeastern U. S. and was adopted by a local family. The dog's behavior
Boston is facing a significant increase in flu cases this year, with numbers rising sharply in December. Health officials are urging everyone to take precautions, especially as more people gather indoors during the winter months. The city has seen a 114% jump in flu cases in just the first two weeks
The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy and togetherness. However, it can also be a challenging period for many people's mental health. This is especially true for those who might be dealing with loneliness or other mental health issues. Experts in South Carolina are encouraging people to
Hockey and romance are a winning combo. With the popularity of "Heated Rivalry" on HBO Max, many are looking for more books that mix hockey and LGBTQ+ love stories. The show is based on the "Game Changers" book series by Rachel Reid, which has seen a boost in sales. There are many books out there t
The Japanese government is keeping its options open when it comes to stepping into the foreign exchange market. This is to address the yen's recent drop in value. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama made this clear during a recent news conference. She emphasized that the government is ready to act aga
Israel is thinking about adding a new tax. This tax would be 15% on extra bank profits. The plan is to do this for five years. The idea is to tax profits that are more than 50% higher than the average from 2018 to 2022. Why are they doing this? Well, the government thinks banks are making too much
A top Israeli official has some strong ideas about what should happen next in the region. Bezalel Smotrich, who is the Finance Minister and also has a role in the Defense Ministry, thinks Israel needs to take control of certain areas and make sure its borders are safe. He was talking about this at
