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Foggy Morning Alert: Slow Down, Louisiana and Texas Drivers!

October 25, 2024

Early Friday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned drivers in Texas and Louisiana to be extra careful. Why? Dense fog has rolled in, making it hard to see. The advisory started at 4 a. m. CDT and will last until 10 a. m. CDT. In some areas, visibility could drop to just one quarter-mile

politics

BRICS Summit: Putin's Bid to Boost Russia's Global Influence

October 25, 2024

In the Russian city of Kazan, President Vladimir Putin recently wrapped up a major BRICS summit. This meeting brought together 36 countries, including the original members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The summit aimed to strengthen financial ties and create alternatives to Wester

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Indonesian Coast Guard Kicks Out Chinese Ship in Disputed Waters

October 25, 2024

Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves

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China's Military Moves: Unpacking Taiwan’s Concerns

October 18, 2024

In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves a

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China’s Military Exercise Stirs Up Tensions with Taiwan

October 18, 2024

China recently held a significant military drill near Taiwan, sparking criticism from the United States. The exercise, dubbed "Joint Sword-2024B, " involved various branches of the Chinese military. They conducted sea and air patrols, along with attacks on maritime and ground targets. This maneuver

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U. S. and Philippines Hold Joint Drills as China Flexes Muscle Around Taiwan

October 18, 2024

Recently, the U. S. and the Philippines kicked off their annual joint military exercises, known as Kamandag, or Venom. This happened just after China held massive drills near Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat. Taiwan's defense ministry reported a record number of Chine

weather

Cooling Pacific Waters: What La Niña Means for the U.S.

October 18, 2024

This autumn, there's a good chance of a La Niña event hitting the Pacific. La Niña is like the cool cousin of El Niño, both part of a natural climate pattern called ENSO. During La Niña, sea temperatures in the Pacific drop below average, and this can change weather patterns all over the U.S. In th

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US Bombs Houthi Weapons in Yemen with Stealth Jets

October 17, 2024

The United States launched an airstrike in Yemen on Wednesday night, targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed that five underground weapons storage facilities were hit using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. These facilities held advanced weapons used to attack militar

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US Airstrikes Hit Yemen's Houthis

October 17, 2024

On Wednesday evening, the US military struck Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The attacks targeted underground storage facilities filled with advanced weapons. These weapons were used to target ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. This time, the US used B-2 bombers, which are much larger and ca

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Gaza School Strike: What Really Happened?

October 10, 2024

Imagine going to a school that’s supposed to be a safe haven, only to be hit by a strike. That’s what happened in Gaza this week. A school serving as a shelter for people fleeing their homes was bombed, killing 27 people. Israel said they were targeting militants, but there’s no proof yet. This isn’