In the vast Eastern Pacific, another boat suspected of drug trafficking met a fiery end. Three people lost their lives in this latest strike, marking the 21st such incident in recent times. The U. S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) confirmed the attack, but details remain scarce. The vessel in question
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to stop the emergency flight cuts starting Monday at 6 a. m. ET. This move means that flights will go back to normal after weeks of delays and cancellations. The FAA first put these cuts in place on Nov. 7. They started with a 4% reduction in fl
A major player in Ecuador's drug scene has been caught in Spain. Wilmer "Pipo" Chavarria, the boss of Los Lobos, was grabbed in Malaga. He had been hiding out in Europe, pretending to be someone else after faking his own death. Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, shared this news. Chavarria was still
Drivers in New York City were thrilled when Silver Lake Park Road reopened earlier this year. This road had been closed for a couple of years due to a COVID mandate from Mayor Bill de Blasio. The reopening came after a woman was sexually assaulted in the park, and the city said it was a safety measu
Ecuador is in a tough spot. It's now the most violent country in South America. This change didn't happen overnight. It's been a mix of things. First, Colombia's peace deal in 2016 shifted drug trafficking dynamics. Then, Ecuador's location and weak institutions made it a hotspot for gangs. Life in
The Caribbean Sea just got a lot busier. The USS Gerald R. Ford, the most advanced aircraft carrier in the U. S. fleet, has shown up, and it's not here for a vacation. This massive ship, packed with fighter jets and destroyers, is part of a big military buildup that's got people talking. The U. S.
Deep in the Amazon, a group of Indigenous people are on a mission. They are the Kakataibo Indigenous Guard. Their job is to find and stop illegal coca plantations on their land. Coca is used to make cocaine. The Guard uses spears, machetes, and even bows and arrows to protect their home. The Amazon
Across the country, states are using artificial intelligence to tackle road safety issues. This tech helps spot problems like potholes and damaged guardrails, making repairs faster and more efficient. In Hawaii, officials are giving away free dashboard cameras to drivers. These cameras use AI to ch
China's space station, Tiangong, is in a bit of a pickle. A recent mission had a hiccup, and now things are getting tricky. The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft had a window crack, making it unsafe to fly. So, the astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie had to come back to Earth in the Shenzhou-21 s
The NFL is facing a tough situation with the upcoming quarterback drafts. Experts are worried about the 2026 class, as the current crop of college quarterbacks hasn't impressed them much. One NFL insider even said, "I don't love any of them right now. " This uncertainty is making teams think careful
