Europe is rethinking its approach to migrant rights. This shift comes as political parties across the continent toughen their stance on immigration. The Council of Europe, a group of 46 nations, recently agreed to explore changes that could weaken protections for migrants. These protections have bee
Markets kicked off the week with a downturn, but tech news from China gave them a boost. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dipped early but recovered later in the day. Tech stocks like Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron, and Microsoft showed strength, while others like Google, Tesla, and healthcare stocks took a
A federal grand jury in Virginia has, for the second time, declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud allegations. This decision comes after a federal judge dismissed an earlier case due to an improper appointment of a U. S. attorney. The recent grand jury, based in
Jonathan Blow, a well-known game designer, has been working on a new puzzle game called Order of the Sinking Star for nearly a decade. This game is a follow-up to his previous project, The Witness, which took over six years to complete. Initially, Blow thought this new game would be a quick project,
The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g
Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk, is at the center of a legal storm. She was found guilty of state crimes and is currently serving a nine-year sentence. The charges include attempting to influence a public servant and conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation. Peters was convicted for a
Eastern Congo is in the midst of a serious crisis. Over 400 innocent people have lost their lives in recent clashes. The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has intensified its attacks in South Kivu. This is happening despite a recent peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, which didn't include the M23 group.
People who worry a lot might learn differently from others. This isn't just about learning to fear things, but also about learning when things are safe. Researchers wanted to see if those who worry more generalize fear and safety differently than those who worry less. In two experiments, they used
Indiana's political scene has seen better days. A long-serving state senator recently shared his thoughts on the changes he's witnessed over his nearly two decades in the General Assembly. He remembers a time when debates were heated but respectful, guided by a shared sense of purpose and Hoosier pr
Ghana has made a big decision to stop mining in its forest reserves. This move is all about protecting the environment, especially water sources and forests. The country is known for its gold, but small-scale mining has been causing a lot of problems. It's destroying cocoa farms, damaging forests an
