Indonesia's government has decided to reduce the budget for its main rescue agency, Basarnas. This decision comes even though the country faces more and more disasters. The cuts were approved by a parliamentary panel. They reduced the budget by 69. 38 billion rupiah, or about 4. 5%. This money will
In Lagos, a heated confrontation unfolded as police used tear gas to break up a protest against the demolition of homes in Makoko, a large floating slum. The evictions have left many people without shelter, and tensions are running high. The authorities claim the structures are illegal, built too c
Barry Moore, a Republican congressman from Alabama, is making waves with a peculiar political fight. He's aiming to roll back regulations on gas cans, arguing that modern designs are too slow and spill-prone. Moore's "Freedom to Fuel Act" would exempt gas cans from federal emissions rules, a move th
In a shocking turn of events, the CEO of a Los Angeles-based homeless charity has been arrested for allegedly misusing millions of dollars meant to help the city's homeless population. Alexander Soofer, 42, is accused of living a lavish lifestyle funded by taxpayer money that was supposed to provide
Robinhood, the popular investing app, has seen its stock, HOOD, take a bit of a tumble recently. It's down over 5% since the start of the year and has only seen a small increase in the last half-year. But don't let that scare you off. Robinhood is still a favorite among young investors and crypto en
A mom from Cherry Hill is trying to make life better for people with autism after her son was removed from a cruise. She wanted to celebrate her 60th birthday with her family, including her son who has autism and two other sons with developmental disabilities. She picked Royal Caribbean because they
Businesses often lose money when customers' cards expire or get replaced. Charge1, a company that helps businesses handle payments, has a new tool to fix this problem. It's called the Automatic Card Updater (ACU). This tool automatically updates card details for businesses that sell things on a subs
Insects are disappearing fast. This isn't just a small problem. It's a big warning sign. These tiny creatures are super important. They help plants grow, clean up waste, and feed many animals. Without them, our food and nature suffer. Scientists have been tracking this for years. They found that in
In a significant move, Yokohama Rubber has been awarded a "Certificate of Rubber Fender Test Environment. " This certification, received in January 2026, is a big deal. It shows that the company's testing methods for marine rubber fenders are reliable and trustworthy. The certification comes from Ja
In Indiana, a public meeting is set to discuss the future of Homer City. The main topic? A proposed natural gas power plant and AI data centers. The event, organized by Concerned Residents of Western PA, aims to shed light on the potential effects of this project. The meeting will take place at the
