A group of young environmentalists in Montana won
a landmark climate change ruling on August 14,
2023. In a historic first, District Court Judge Kathy
Seeley sided with the youth activists that the state's
government was not doing enough to protect them
from climate change. Here is a rundown of all the
essential details....
Read news articleOn May 1, 2023, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
urged lawmakers to raise the debt ceiling
immediately. She warned that if the US government
were not allowed to borrow more, it would be unable
to meet its obligations by early June 2023. They
include things like Social Security and Medicare
payments. The government would also be unable t......
Read news articleIn recent weeks, four mysterious objects have been
seen in the skies above North America. All were shot
down by US fighter jets. However, authorities are still
investigating their origin and purpose....
Read news articleEvery February, the United States recognizes Black
leaders throughout history and today. This year,
Black History Month celebrates "Black Resistance."
Here are three extraordinary young women who
have fought to make a difference in their
communities....
Read news articleMartin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) was one of America's
most influential civil rights movement leaders. His
life and achievements are celebrated annually on
the third Monday of January. The federal holiday,
which will be observed on January 16 this year, is
designated as a National Day of Service. Americans
are encouraged to spend the holiday volunteering ......
Read news articleOn October 25th, 2022, Rishi Sunak replaced Lizz
Truss as Britain's Prime Minister (PM). The country's
third leader in less than two months is a man of
many firsts. He is the first non-white and first
Indian-origin PM. At 42, Sunak is also the youngest
British leader in over 200 years. With an estimated
family net worth of £730 million ($840 million), Su......
Read news articleElection season is in full swing in the United States.
On November 8, 2022, millions of Americans will
head to the polls to vote for their favorite candidates
at this year's midterm elections. As the name
indicates, the elections occur halfway through a US
president's four-year term. Midterms do not receive
the same attention as presidential elections. But t......
Read news articleSan Francisco's public trash cans have long outlived
their lifespan and need to be replaced. However, the
current design is inadequate for the city's
burgeoning population and the increasingly larger
number of tourists. The garbage receptacles also get
rummaged through by scavengers, who leave
behind a mess. To alleviate the issues, in 2018, Sa......
Read news articleThe US House of Representatives passed the
Inflation Reduction Act on August 12, 2022. The
comprehensive legislation, approved by the Senate
on August 8, 2022, will be signed into law by
President Joe Biden later this week. It is designed to
lower health care and energy costs, combat climate
change, and increase taxes on large corporations. ......
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