Big changes are coming to U. S. national parks. Starting next year, international visitors will pay a lot more to enter. The idea is to make sure they help take care of these special places. For Americans, there's a new annual pass with a familiar price tag. It's still $80, same as before. But ther
The U. S. government is planning to raise prices for international visitors to national parks starting next year. This move comes as fewer tourists from other countries are visiting the U. S. due to political tensions and a decline in foreign tourism. Starting January 1, the annual park pass for no
Starting in January, international tourists will have to pay more to visit popular U. S. national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. This change comes after a recent order that aims to use the extra money for park upkeep and conservation. However, it's interesting to note that the same adm
Indonesia is getting a major boost in its plastic industry. A company called IMPC is putting in a lot of money to create a top-notch training center. This place, called IPSI, aims to be the best in ASEAN for learning about polymers, which are a big part of plastics. The idea behind IPSI is to help
Honduras is in the spotlight as it prepares for a crucial presidential election. The race is tight, with three main candidates vying for the top spot. Rixi Moncada, from the leftist LIBRE party, is up against Nasry Asfura of the conservative National Party and Salvador Nasralla of the centrist Liber
Xavier Legette, a standout wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, has caught the attention of fans not just for his skills on the field, but also for his unique background and personality. Born and raised in Mullins, South Carolina, Legette's Southern roots run deep, influencing his accent, lifest
Michigan is in for a wild ride this Thanksgiving, with a massive storm on the way. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Watches for parts of the state, especially the Upper Peninsula. This storm could dump over a foot of snow in some areas, making travel a real headache. The heavies
The US and Ukraine have been working on a new peace plan. They've come up with a 19-point draft, but the really tough decisions are still up in the air. These decisions will be made by the presidents of both countries. The talks were intense but productive. Both sides felt good about the progress t
In a move that could stir up more trouble, Israel hit a spot in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, for the first time in months. They claimed to have taken out a big shot in Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran. This strike happened just a year after a shaky truce ended the last round of fighting between Israe
The COP30 climate summit in Brazil wrapped up with a weak agreement that avoided directly pointing fingers at fossil fuels. This outcome was a win for oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia and Russia, who managed to keep their interests protected. The final statement was full of warnings about the
