The US and Taiwan have just made a big trade deal. This deal makes things cheaper to buy and sell between the two places. Taiwan will cut down on taxes for almost all US goods. They will also buy a lot more stuff from the US. This includes things like gas, airplanes, and power equipment. The deal i
Two ships from Mexico arrived in Havana Harbor on a Thursday morning. They were loaded with supplies to help people in Cuba. This happened after the U. S. said it would punish countries that send oil to Cuba. One of the ships, the Papaloapan, had big packages on its deck. It sailed past the old El
Eddie Coyle, known as Eddie Fingers, isn't your typical criminal mastermind. He's a small-time Boston thief with a knack for getting into trouble. His fingers were once crushed in a desk drawer by an unhappy client, and he's always on the lookout for the next big score. But Eddie's luck is running t
Halle Berry, known for her roles in action-packed films, has a surprising story about how she met her partner, Van Hunt. It all started with sticky notes and a lot of patience. Berry shared that she spent years writing down what she wanted in a partner. She was very specific about the qualities she
New Orleans has seen a drop in crime. The Louisiana National Guard is taking some credit. They say their presence has helped local police. The Guard has been in the city since New Year's Eve. They will stay until the end of February. The Guard's work includes helping with big events. They were ther
In a surprising move, Washington, D. C. is using a powerful law meant for organized crime to tackle a different kind of wrongdoing: bad landlords. The city's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a family accused of running a shady business that provides terrible living conditions to low-inco
A recent government report, not meant for public eyes, shows the FBI did over 1, 000 secret checks. These checks were on religious groups, journalists, officials, and politicians. The FBI did these checks without any proof of crime. The report was made in January 2026 and was supposed to be destroye
Bio-Rad, a big name in life science research and clinical diagnostics, just shared its financial results for 2025. The year was a bit of a rollercoaster. On one hand, they saw some growth in sales, especially in their Clinical Diagnostics segment. But on the other hand, their Life Science segment to
People are living longer these days. But just living longer isn't enough. It's important to live well too. One way to do this is by staying active. It's not just about looking good. It's about feeling good too. When older adults move their bodies, they also start to feel better about themselves. Th
Donald Trump recently shared a video that caused quite a stir. The clip showed Barack and Michelle Obama with their faces swapped onto cartoon apes, set to the song \"The Lion Sleeps Tonight. \" This racist imagery sparked outrage, even from some Republicans. Trump's defense? He claimed the video h
