Syria's government has taken control of large areas in the north and east of the country. These areas were once held by Kurdish forces. This change happened quickly. It brings almost all of Syria back under the control of the central government in Damascus. The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led
Syria's political landscape has shifted dramatically since Bashar al-Assad's departure. The new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been making waves, both good and bad. On one hand, he's been trying to win over the West, especially the United States, to bring in much-needed foreign investment. On the othe
Southern California's waterways might soon see less protection. The EPA is redefining what counts as "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. This change could mean more pollution in the region's flood control channels, which might no longer be seen as protected waters. The EPA's ne
Southern Africa is in the grip of a severe flooding crisis. Over 100 people have lost their lives in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe due to relentless heavy rains. The downpours have been ongoing for weeks, causing widespread devastation. In South Africa, the situation is dire. Army helicopt
Southern California's emergency services are facing a growing problem: fake calls, known as swatting, are wasting precious time and resources. These hoax calls trick police into sending SWAT teams to non-existent crises, causing real fear and disruption. Students, like Sabrina Wong from Blair High
Southern California has been enjoying unusually warm weather, making it feel like summer. The inland areas of Orange County saw temperatures soaring into the mid-80s on January 14th, which is about 15 degrees higher than what's normal for this time of year. Even the coastal areas were warmer than us
Southern Colorado is in for a chilly night, with temperatures dropping into the 30s. The winds will calm down as the evening progresses, and the area will stay dry. The forecast for Tuesday suggests a mild day, with temperatures reaching the 50s and low 60s. However, a breeze will be present throug
Syria and Israel are back at the negotiating table, thanks to the U. S. stepping in to help. After a few months of silence, talks have restarted, with Syria pushing for Israeli troops to leave areas they took over after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian team, led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-S
Southern Oregon is bracing for strong winds this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Saturday and Sunday. Expect south winds blowing 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. In higher areas, gusts could even reach 65 mph. These winds can be dangerous. They can knock o
Syria's Latakia city is under lockdown. The government ordered a curfew. It started at 5 PM on Tuesday. It will end at 6 AM on Wednesday. This happened after violent protests. Four people died. Many others got hurt. The protests were about power. The Alawite minority wants more control. They gather
