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Over the last few years, violent crime has become a defining issue in Latin America. While overall homicide rates have dropped slightly across the region, pockets of extreme violence—especially in cocaine-producing nations like Colombia and Peru—have kept fear high. Extortion cases have skyrocketed

science

How Teen Stress Shapes the Brain

Inside the developing teenage brain, stress leaves more than just emotional marks—it physically reshapes how information travels. New research zeroes in on cortisol, the hormone that spikes when teens face pressure, and how its levels affect the brain’s wiring. In a group of 222 adolescents from fin

lifestyle

A Modern Jungle Home Built with Bamboo in Tulum

In Mexico’s Tulum region, where the jungle meets the beach, one home stands out for blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Instead of fighting the tropical climate, Villa CORA embraces it. Built mostly from bamboo, the house uses natural materials to stay cool in the heat and open designs to let

Why Iran can’t have missiles if rich neighbors can

A U. S. president recently argued that it was unfair for Iran to miss out on ballistic missiles while countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar already possess them. He suggested the world should accept Iran getting missiles too, provided they matched the stockpiles of their neighbors. The comment came

weather

How Weather Experts Measure Storm Water to Predict Floods

When summer storms roll into Missouri, forecasters don’t just check the temperature or wind speed to know if flooding is coming. They look at something called precipitable water, or PWAT, which tells them how much moisture is packed into the air from the ground all the way up to the sky. Think of it

Northern Ireland faces fresh unrest over immigration tensions

Northern Ireland has seen a sharp rise in violent protests sparked by immigration fears, not the old religious divisions that once defined the region. Clashes erupted after a violent incident where a Sudanese asylum seeker was accused of a knife attack, escalating into a wave of mob violence. Protes

Iran’s $300 Billion Investment Plan: A New Path to Peace

A fresh plan is shaping up between the United States and Iran, aiming to bring in $300 billion of private money. More than half of that amount has already been pledged by companies from the U. S. , Gulf Arab states, Asia, South America and Africa. The money is meant to spark investment in Iran’s ene

Trump Calls Out Israel’s Bombing Tactics in Lebanon

In a surprising move, the former U. S. president voiced concerns about Israel’s strategy in Lebanon during a recent international gathering in France. He argued that striking whole apartment blocks to find fighters is excessive and causes needless civilian harm. Trump noted the high number of casual

Hebron Shrine Control Shift Sparks New Tensions

Israel has taken over planning and building rights at a key Jewish‑Muslim shrine in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority. The move ends an agreement that had been in place since the 1990s. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he approved the change on Monday night. The decision means Is

business

Rural Power Wheelchair Sales Slip: What It Means for Seniors