Chicago's festive Christmas tree lighting event took a grim turn when gunfire erupted downtown, leaving one person dead and eight teenagers hurt. The shootings happened near the Chicago Theater, just after 9:50 p. m. on Friday night. Seven young people, aged 13 to 17, were rushed to the hospital. Mo
Ukraine is in a tough spot. Other world leaders are trying to figure out how to react to a peace plan proposed by the U. S. president. This plan includes some things that Ukraine might not like, like giving up some land and not joining NATO. The Ukrainian president has said that his country must cho
Nigeria is facing a surge in violent incidents, with recent attacks on schools and churches grabbing international attention. The latest in a string of abductions happened at a Catholic school in Niger state, where over 300 students were taken. This follows a deadly church raid just days earlier, ad
The U. S. has a peace plan for Ukraine, but it's not a simple yes or no situation. President Trump shared that Ukrainian President Zelenskiy will need to approve it. This plan isn't just about ending the war; it's about finding a middle ground that both sides can live with. Trump mentioned that he t
Let's talk about a recent event that raised eyebrows and concerns. A group of U. S. Congress members, including Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, shared a video. In it, they reminded military personnel about their right to refuse illegal orders. This is a big deal because it's about upholding the law and th
President Donald Trump recently made strong statements against some Democratic lawmakers. He suggested that they could face serious consequences, even the death penalty, for their actions. This came after a video where these Democrats urged military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal order
Violence in Gaza has surged again, with 33 people losing their lives in recent Israeli airstrikes. This escalation marks some of the deadliest attacks since the ceasefire began in October. The strikes targeted Khan Younis and Gaza City, claiming the lives of many civilians, including women and child
In Nigeria, schools in five areas of Kwara state have been closed. This decision came after a church was attacked, and people were kidnapped. The government is worried that schools could be the next target. The attack happened on Tuesday night. Gunmen killed two people and took the pastor and some
Cleveland has been testing a high-tech tool called ShotSpotter to detect gunshots. This system is supposed to help police respond quickly to gunfire. Researchers from Cleveland State University looked into over 87, 000 alerts from ShotSpotter. They also talked to people living in the area and police
Immigration enforcement actions have moved from Raleigh to Charlotte, causing a mix of fear and reactions. Federal agents have been active in the Charlotte area, leading to over 250 arrests. This shift follows earlier operations in Raleigh, where businesses closed, and schools saw lower attendance a
