Japan is worried. China might stop sending them important minerals. These minerals are used in many things. Like phones, cars, and even weapons. China said they will not send items that can be used for both good and bad things. They did not say which items. But some people think they mean rare eart
Alaska Airlines is making a big move. They just ordered 110 new planes from Boeing. This is a huge deal for them. It shows they are serious about growing. They want to fly to more places, both in the U. S. and around the world. The deal includes five 787 Dreamliners. These are big planes for long t
Russia is in a tough spot after Nicolás Maduro, a close friend of the Kremlin, was captured. But in Moscow, they see this as a sign of something bigger. They think the U. S. is making a bold move in Venezuela. This move is a distraction from the Ukraine conflict. It also shows a shift in global poli
New tests for autism are popping up fast. But are they really ready to help? Scientists are still figuring out how to spot autism early. Yet, companies are already selling tests. Some check hair, skin, or even a mom's blood. They promise to tell if a baby might have autism. But experts say these tes
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer, recently passed away at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence in a Maryland prison. He is infamous for selling U. S. secrets to the Soviet Union and Russia between 1985 and 1994. Ames revealed the identities of 11 spies working for the U. S. or Britain, lead
ARNIs, or Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitors, are making waves in the medical world. They're already changing the game for heart failure patients. Now, doctors are wondering if they can do the same for people with kidney disease. Neprilysin is a substance in the body. It breaks down certain
Greenland, a massive island covered in ice, has been a hot topic lately. The U. S. president has been vocal about the idea of acquiring Greenland, even suggesting forceful measures. But is this really necessary? Back in 1951, the U. S. and Denmark made a deal. Denmark has been in control of Greenla
New Jersey has seen a big drop in crime in 2025. Governor Phil Murphy shared this good news. He said there were fewer shootings and car thefts. This is the fourth year in a row that shootings have gone down. Last year, 559 people were shot in New Jersey. That is 28% fewer than the year before. Out
Detroit has seen a big drop in crime. It's the lowest it's been in a long time. In 2025, the city had fewer murders than any year since 1965. This is not just a one-year thing. Crime has been going down for three years in a row. The police chief, Todd Bettison, talked about this at a press event. H
A recent move by U. S. health officials has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suddenly changed the list of vaccines they recommend for all children. This change was made without much warning or input from the experts who usually help make
