Over the weekend, North Korea strongly condemned joint military exercises between the U. S. and South Korea, labeling them a "grave provocation. " These drills, named "Freedom Flag 24-1, " involve forces from Australia as well. They started on October 21 and will continue until November 1. The goal
The Pittsburgh Steelers outdid the New York Giants 26-18 on Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. The first half was slow, with both teams relying on field goals, ending 9-9. Things heated up when Calvin Austin III, 25, scored a 73-yard punt return touchdown. He followed up with a 29-yard pass catch fro
You might have heard that smoking or eating cannabis while pregnant is not a good idea. Well, new research from Nationwide Children's Hospital is shedding even more light on why it's important to avoid cannabis during pregnancy. They found that kids who were exposed to cannabis before birth had a to
In the United States, invasive species are causing big problems. U. S. Rep. Ed Case and U. S. Rep. James Moylan are doing something about it. They've introduced a new law called the Invasive Species Response Act. This law aims to help the government fight invasive species better. Hawaii is facing a
Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, causing extensive damage. The attack left the hospital, one of the last few in northern Gaza, in ruins. This siege, part of Israel's offensive, drew condemnation from international bodies. The United Nations called it one of the conflict's d
Every September, parents snap photos of their kids eager to start school. But for children on the autism spectrum, like my son Ben, school can be a daily challenge. Ben's journey started in preschool, where he seemed to dread going. His doctor said it was just a phase, but I knew it was more. Ben w
You might have heard the word "reparations" thrown around lately. It’s a big topic, especially among some Caribbean people. But what does it really mean? In simple terms, it's about money – people wanting Britain to pay for things that happened long ago. Take David Lammy, for instance. He once said
For three months now, Ukraine's military has been holding ground in Russia's Kursk region. This is the first time foreign troops have entered Russian territory since World War II, causing a buzz around the world. While Ukraine's advance has slowed, neither side has made significant gains. Analysts s
In a significant development, Russia has regained control of about half of the territory it lost to Ukraine in the Kursk region. This region is crucial for Volodymyr Zelensky's plan to defeat Vladimir Putin. According to a senior Russian commander from Chechnya, around 50, 000 troops are pushing bac
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show made a comeback after six years, promising to reflect the diversity of today. But where was the inclusivity that we were hoping for? While they did feature two trans models, Alex Consani and Valentina Sampaio, the majority of the models were still thin, just like t
