International and regional news from around the globe.
A visitor returning from Africa has imported into the United States entirely a new strain of mpox, in which the pathogen was first detected in eastern Congo. The rapid spread of this strain across the globe has triggered demands for urgent vaccination in affected areas, despite the danger to the population being still at a…
Dirty sodas are getting some buzz in the United States-the popular social media beverage that mixes soda with syrups and creamers. Favored for their adaptability but warned about their high sugar content, this trendy mocktail generates a lot of enthusiasm and health-related conversations. A new fizzy mania has recently displaced traditional sodas in thirsty America….
Moving into the final stretch of the college football season, there have been some outstanding bowl projections that brought some impressive upsets. Boise State has emerged as a major power, and it earns a first-round bye in the new postseason format. Colorado gets into the College Football Playoff (CFP) field-an amazing turn of events for…
A tense soccer match quickly descended into chaos when Mexico manager Javier Aguirre was hit on the head by a can hurled from the stands, leaving him bloodied and prompting outrage around the sporting world. The incident occurred Sunday in a key match that had interrupted action but now serves as a troubling reminder of…
In an administration move that indeed escalated a pretty precarious international situation, President Joe Biden’s administration acted boldly to raise the stakes of a high-profile global conflict in a big way. Given that the presidential transition in 2024 will be just around the corner, expect former President Donald Trump to inherit this complicated and volatile…
Donald Trump has recently intensified his criticism of several would-be Cabinet picks now being considered by many of his rivals and some of his allies as the 2024 presidential campaign gets off to a fiery start – and his political future hangs precariously in the balance. The sharp words of the former president highlight the…
Talk about how teachers can now lead students via interactive, student-centered learning experiences instead of serving as repositories of antiquated knowledge thanks to new technologies. Over the past two decades, the role of the educator in learning environments has evolved drastically with the advent of technology in learning institutions. It is not so long ago…
Silicon Valley is undergoing a total renaissance in terms of high-tech innovations and community initiatives, transforming San Jose into what represents the new downtown centerpiece of modern bicycling culture while bringing together traditions and cutting-edge. Over the last few decades, San Jose-the seat of Silicon Valley-has shifted from its old bicycle culture as technology and…
UK’s trade sector, more critical of the drastic decline of export orders and the harbingers of global economic policies, called for well-calibrated realignments in September 2024 In September 2024, trade within the United Kingdom faced difficulties that reflected broader changes in the global economic system. Confederation of British Industry data confirmed that British manufacturers faced…
October 2024: Texas’s civilian labor force grew by a record 47,300 participants to 15,497,100 workers for the tenth consecutive month. In October 2024, the labor market of Texas reached one of its towering milestones as it expanded by 47,300 people into a new record high of 15,497,100 participants. That’s now the tenth month in succession…
