In 2015, Gavin Newsom, who was then the Lieutenant Governor of California, visited Humboldt County in the northern part of the state to rally support for legalizing cannabis. At the time, pot farmers in this historic growing region were worried that big corporations would take over, leaving small, family-run farms
Brazil’s First Lady, Janja Lula da Silva, recently made headlines for publicly criticizing billionaire Elon Musk at a G20 social event in Brazil. The country is set to host the G20 summit next week. While giving a speech, the First Lady was interrupted by the loud sound of a ship’s
Germany, one of the most powerful countries in Europe, is going through a major political crisis. Despite its influence in global trade and its significant economic contributions, the country is facing political instability. A week ago, the government in Berlin collapsed, and now the country is headed for early elections
In the northeastern state of Manipur, tensions have reached a breaking point. The region has been engulfed in ethnic violence since May 2023, with deadly clashes, mass protests, and widespread displacement leaving communities on edge. The conflict has drawn national attention, prompting the Indian government to send thousands of troops
Pete Hegseth, the man Donald Trump picked to be his Secretary of Defense, is facing serious accusations. Hegseth, who used to work as a host on Fox News, is accused of sexual assault by a woman who claims the incident happened in 2017. Hegseth says the encounter was consensual, but
Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly making a bold move to hold military officers accountable for the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. According to NBC News, Trump’s team is compiling a list of military leaders who could face court-martial, with some even facing charges as serious as treason. The
The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency is stirring up big questions, especially about the future of the Middle East. His first term showed us a bold, unconventional approach to foreign policy, and many wonder what his second term will mean for the region. Will it lead to
On Thursday, New Zealand’s parliament was thrown into chaos when members of the Maori Party ripped up a controversial bill and performed a traditional Maori war chant, known as a haka, in protest. This dramatic scene took place during a vote on a bill that could change the way the
On Thursday, the streets of Lima, the capital of Peru, were filled with angry protesters. Hundreds of people took to the streets, demanding that the government of President Dina Boluarte do more to fight the rise of organized crime in the country. This protest came at a time when major
