In the Gaza Strip, winter has brought more than just cold weather. It has brought floods, despair, and tragedy. The Abu Jazar family woke up to the devastating news that their 8-month-old baby, Rahaf, had passed away due to hypothermia. The family's tent, like many others, was flooded overnight, lea
In a bold move, Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini recently blocked a new law that would have weakened protections for whistleblowers. This law, supported by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, aimed to replace the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) with a new agency under differe
South Korea is making some big moves to boost its economy. The finance ministry is planning to create a sovereign wealth fund, similar to those in Singapore and Australia, by the first half of next year. This fund will help manage state-owned properties worth a whopping 1, 300 trillion won. The goal
Gainesville and Alachua County are buzzing with holiday excitement this December. The Dance Alive National Ballet is bringing "The Nutcracker" to life, with performances in Gainesville and Ocala. The show includes special events like "Magic of Nutcracker" for children with special needs and "Class W
Uranus and Neptune may not be the icy worlds we once thought. Recent research from the University of Zurich suggests these planets might be more rocky than previously believed. This challenges the traditional classification of planets in our solar system. Typically, planets are grouped into three t
In 2025, women faced big challenges in the workplace. Many left their jobs, and fewer companies focused on helping women move up. Online hate against women also grew, making things harder. But some women stood out and made big changes. Beyoncé, who has been on a powerful women list many times, show
In France, a recent incident has sparked a heated debate about gender equality and free speech. Brigitte Macron, the country's first lady, was caught on camera using a derogatory term to describe protesters at a comedy show. The show was performed by Ary Abittan, a comedian who was accused of rape i
Fairfax County is adding new classes to its middle and high schools. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, students can take courses on artificial intelligence, personal finance, and cybersecurity. The school board approved these changes. Most of the new classes are optional. This means schools can
Pope Leo XIV recently emphasized the importance of Europe's involvement in any future peace agreement for Ukraine. He made these remarks after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The pope argued that excluding Europe from peace talks would be unrealistic, as the war is happening
Pamela Anderson recently shared details about her short-lived romance with Liam Neeson. The two actors, who starred together in "The Naked Gun, " sparked rumors earlier this year when they were seen together during the film's promotion. Anderson confirmed these speculations, revealing that their rel
