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ISIS: Still a Threat or Just a Shadow?

December 17, 2025

ISIS, once a powerful force controlling large parts of Iraq and Syria, is now a shadow of its former self. But recent events suggest the group still has influence, even if it's not as strong as before. Experts say ISIS is not as organized as it used to be. The group's leadership is scattered, and i

politics

Troops in Trouble: A Look at Recent Events in Syria

December 13, 2025

In a sudden turn of events, two U. S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter lost their lives in Syria. This happened during a counterterrorism mission in Palmyra. The U. S. believes the Islamic State group might be behind this attack. A lone gunman opened fire, but was killed shortly after. Three othe

crime

Ancient Treasures Vanish from Syria's National Museum

November 11, 2025

Syria's National Museum in Damascus recently faced a significant loss when thieves made off with several ancient Roman-era statues. The museum, which reopened just a few months ago after a long closure due to the country's civil war, is now grappling with the aftermath of this brazen heist. The the

politics

Texas Floods Raise Questions About Emergency Response

July 11, 2025

Texas is still reeling from the recent floods. Over 120 people lost their lives, and 160 are still missing. This disaster has put a spotlight on how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) operates. The Trump administration has made some changes to Fema's procedures. One big change is that t

lifestyle

The Hotel That Outlasted War

June 11, 2025

Palmyra, located in Syria, is known for its rich history and the famous Zenobia Hotel, which has withstood years of conflict. This hotel, built in the 1920s, was once a jewel of the Middle East, named after the legendary Queen Zenobia, who ruled Palmyra and expanded her territory into the Roman Empi

crime

The Long and Twisted Road to Freedom

April 11, 2025

Maria Pearson, now 68, has spent nearly four decades behind bars, making her the UK’s longest-serving female inmate. She has been locked up since 1987, surpassing even the notorious Myra Hindley in time served. Pearson is now fighting for her tenth chance at freedom, with a parole board hearing sche

crime

Searching for Justice: Hope in a Landfill

February 27, 2025

In a grim but hopeful turn of events, authorities in Manitoba, Canada, announced a significant development in a heart-wrenching case. They found what could be the remains of two Indigenous women, Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran. These women were tragically murdered by a serial killer. This discover

health

Going Beyond the Mind: The Impact of Trauma MBP programs on Teens

January 31, 2025

Deep breathing, meditation, and self-awareness aren't always the happy journey we hope for Teens. Some teenagers know firsthand that these techniques in the MBPs can backfire. Past traumas and ongoing post-traumatic stress can cause more harm than good. The meditative journey of s

technology

AI’s Next Step: Synthetic Data

January 9, 2025

Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI, agrees with other AI experts: we’ve practically run out of real-world data to train AI models. He commented during a livestream with Mark Penn, "We’ve used up basically all the knowledge humans have created to train AI. " This’s a significant shift that happened just last

technology

Can AI Models Really Revolutionize Healthcare and Finance?

September 15, 2024

The recent launch of two specialized large language models (LLMs) by Writer, a San Francisco-based AI company, has sent shockwaves through the healthcare and financial services industries. Palmyra-Med-70b and Palmyra-Fin-70b are designed to tackle domain-specific tasks, boasting impressive accuracy