In the midst of a harsh conflict, a 12-year-old girl from Gaza named Hoda Abu al-Naja found herself in a hospital. Her body had been severely weakened by hunger. Over half a year, she had lost a significant amount of weight. Her bones were clearly visible, and her hair had turned brittle and pale. S
Rotorua's lakes and rivers are popular spots to beat the summer heat, but they come with risks. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is urging everyone to be cautious. Last year, 17 people drowned in lakes and rivers across New Zealand, with three of those in the Bay of Plenty. Drowning isn't the only
The stock market is buzzing with excitement for 2026. Analysts are predicting a 15% boost for the S&P 500, but not all stocks will perform equally. Some companies are expected to outshine others, with Oracle, Netflix, and Coinbase leading the pack. These predictions are based on the gap between the
Myanmar is planning to hold its third round of elections on January 25. This comes after the first two rounds, which are scheduled for December 28 and January 11. These elections will cover a total of 202 townships out of 330. The third phase will focus on 63 townships, as announced by the ruling ju
Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has hinted that big things could happen before the end of the year. He's set to meet with U. S. President Donald Trump soon. This comes as the U. S. is trying hard to find a peaceful way to end the war with Russia. Zelenskiy thinks that tricky talks, like givi
A big winter storm is heading to New Jersey. It will start this afternoon and bring snow, ice, and sleet. This storm will make driving very dangerous, especially during the evening rush hour on Friday. The snow is expected to begin between 1 p. m. and 3 p. m. in the northern parts of the state. The
China recently took action against some U. S. companies and executives. This was in response to a big arms deal between the U. S. and Taiwan. The sanctions include freezing assets and banning business dealings in China. But, the impact might not be very big. Most of the targeted companies and execut
Coforge, an Indian tech company, is making a big move. They're buying Encora for $2. 35 billion. This isn't cash changing hands, though. Instead, Coforge is offering shares in exchange for Encora. Encora's owners, like Advent International and Warburg Pincus, will get about 20% of Coforge. That's a
NASA's Lunar Gateway project is getting a boost with the latest advancements in electric propulsion technology. These thrusters are not just more efficient; they are a game-changer for long-duration space missions. Unlike traditional chemical propulsion systems, electric thrusters use less fuel, mak
Agility dogs face real risks on the dogwalk. About 15% of these dogs fall off, and nearly 30% have close calls. Worse, almost 4% get hurt because of these incidents. That's a lot of danger for something that should be fun! Taller dogs and those with more experience on the dogwalk are more likely to
