Ukraine is trying hard to get a big prisoner exchange going with Russia. They want to bring home 1, 200 Ukrainians who are being held captive. President Zelenskiy and his top security advisor have been talking about this a lot lately. The security chief, Rustem Umerov, just got back from meetings i
Switzerland has struck a new trade deal with the United States, but not everyone is happy about it. The deal aims to lower import tariffs for Swiss products in the U. S. from a whopping 39% to a more reasonable 15%. In return, Swiss companies are expected to invest a massive $200 billion in the U. S
Aaron Sorkin's "The American President" left a lasting mark on many, shaping careers and perspectives. The film introduced a president who was relatable, dealing with everyday struggles like forgetting to sign his daughter's permission slip. This president, Andrew Shepherd, was a widower who faced p
Chile is about to pick a new leader, and the choices are quite extreme. There are eight people running, but three are way ahead in the race. One is a communist, and the other two are super conservative. The country is dealing with a lot of crime and people moving in from other countries, so voters a
The government has finally reopened after a record-breaking 43-day shutdown. This was the longest shutdown in U. S. history, and it left many people wondering how we got here and what comes next. The shutdown started because Democrats wanted to fight for health care subsidies. They didn't want mill
Russia is still interested in meeting with the US. They want to talk about important things. But they say it needs to be planned well. They also want it to be based on what was said before. This idea came up last month. But then, the US president changed his mind. He said he didn't want to waste ti
Seattle has a new mayor-elect, and she's already making waves. Katie Wilson, who recently won the Seattle mayoral race, surprised many by joining Starbucks workers on strike. She didn't just show up; she actively encouraged people to boycott the coffee chain. This move aligns with Wilson's strong s
After a two-week standoff, Disney and YouTube TV have finally reached an agreement, bringing ESPN, ABC, and other Disney networks back to the streaming service. The deal, announced on a Friday, includes a multiyear agreement on pricing and terms for YouTube TV to carry Disney’s networks. The blacko
Harford County is taking steps to keep people safe from potential radiation. They are giving away free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to those who live or work near the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. This event is happening on November 15th from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at North Harford High School.
Workers at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry are gearing up for a strike. This comes after more than two years of negotiations for their first contract. The union, AFSCME, represents over 120 employees in guest experience, operations, and education. They are pushing for better wages and ben
