Norway is stepping into a global partnership focused on artificial intelligence. The country announced it will join a US-led group called Pax Silica, which aims to make AI supply chains more stable and reliable. This move is part of a larger effort to reduce reliance on China for critical materials.
This November, Americans face a choice that could shape the next generation. Over the past few years, some leaders have pushed policies that weaken voting rights, attack free speech, and reward corruption. These moves mirror what happened in Hungary, where an elected leader slowly chipped away at de
Nigeria’s opposition coalition faced a major setback when two top leaders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, left the group just months after its formation. Both had finished third and fourth in the 2023 presidential race and were key to the alliance’s plan to challenge President Bola Tinubu in next ye
The U. S. Supreme Court moved quickly to let a major change to the Voting Rights Act become active sooner than planned, giving Louisiana’s Republican leaders extra time to reshape congressional districts before the midterm elections. The court’s order followed a lawsuit filed by voters who said t
Plant-based eating seems like a modern trend, but Linda McCartney was pushing this idea decades ago. Back in the 80s and 90s, finding plant-based ingredients wasn’t as easy as it is today. Now, stores carry more options, and farmers’ markets make fresh, seasonal eating simpler. Nuts and seeds are gr
The U. S. is getting ready for its 250th birthday, and that’s bringing up tough questions. Who really built this country? Who will shape the next century? The conversations usually focus on famous figures from the past, but today’s business leaders matter just as much. For 25 years, an award has bee
The new watchdog for Illinois state spending started his job this month, but not before a report highlighted problems in the agency he once led. The Illinois Finance Authority, which helps fund public projects, had failed for years to set up a proper internal audit system. A recent review found that
The U. S. was built on ideas like freedom and fairness, but religion played a sneaky role in its early days. The founders didn’t set out to create a Christian country despite what some people claim today. Still, many of them grew up in a world where religion was a big deal, and that left its mark on
Two activists, one from Spain and another from Brazil, are stuck in Israeli custody after their boat was stopped near Greece. The men were sailing as part of a group trying to bring supplies to Gaza. Instead of reaching shore, they now face serious accusations like working with enemies or supporting
Before someone goes under the knife for a worn-out lower back, many things can shape how they feel about life. A study looked at patients in Asia with different backgrounds. These patients were about to get surgery for long-term back problems. Researchers checked three big areas. First came social
