In Syria, something big just happened. Islamist rebels, led by a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have stormed into some neighborhoods of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city. They've been fighting the government's military forces since Friday. This is a big deal because it's the first
In Pakistan, the provinces of Punjab have declared a health emergency due to severe smog. This has led to the closing of schools, restaurants, and construction sites in major cities like Lahore and Multan. The air is so bad that it's reaching hazardous levels, with air quality index (AQI) readings e
Thousands of college students in China started a sudden trend of nighttime bike rides. They rode 30 miles to Kaifeng, a city known for its history and soup dumplings. The government first liked it, thinking it would boost tourism. But when too many students joined in, causing traffic jams and leavin
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof changed his plans to attend UN climate talks in Azerbaijan. Instead, he's focusing on the aftermath of antisemitic attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans in Amsterdam. The violence, which injured five people and led to over 60 arrests, was sparked by social media ca
In the aftermath of devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, social media platforms have become a lifeline for families searching for missing loved ones. With at least 217 confirmed deaths and more rain forecasted, hope is fading for those still unaccounted for. A remarkable rescue story emerged with
Imagine waking up to a world without electricity. That's what happened recently in Cuba when a massive power plant called Antonio Guiteras suddenly stopped working. This left millions of people in the dark for two whole days. Why did this happen? Officials say it's because of the high demand for air
Florida residents are no strangers to hurricanes. But two strong storms, Helene and Milton, hitting close together? That's a first for many. The Bahia Vista Gulf condominium complex in Venice faced a tough task. After cleaning up from Hurricane Helene, they had to start all over again with Hurricane
During the COVID-19 pandemic, government responses had unintended consequences. The number of unvaccinated kindergarten kids hit a record high. The CDC reported that around 80,000 more kids didn't get their shots compared to before the pandemic. This means fewer kids are protected against diseases l
It seems like the weather is always a hot topic, especially when it's dangerous. President Biden recently clapped back at a wild claim by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She said the government can control the weather, like a huge, invisible hand. But Biden didn't buy it. He said it's "ridic
It was a busy Monday night as President Joe Biden talked with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about planning for Hurricane Milton. This comes after reports that Governor DeSantis hadn't answered calls from the president or Vice President Kamala Harris about Hurricane Helene's aftermath. The White Hous
