Here are European Parliament's major political parties as June election approaches

Voters in European Union countries will elect lawmakers to the European Parliament for the next five years on June 6-9, 2024. The outgoing European Parliament has been governed by a three-group majority of the center-right European People's Party, the center-left Progressive Alliance Socialists and Democrats and the liberal Renew Europe. …...Read More

Caitlin Clark’s record night not enough for Fever in loss to Sparks: ‘Hard to win basketball games like that’

The Indiana Fever are the only one-win team in the WNBA after they suffered an 88-82 loss on Tuesday night to the Los Angeles Sparks, who picked up their second win of the season. However, Caitlin Clark’s stellar performance was certainly a silver lining for the nearly sold out arena …...Read More

North Korea flies balloons carrying garbage over South Korea following failed satellite launch

North Korea has flown hundreds of balloons carrying trash toward South Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his military scientists to overcome a failed satellite launch and continue developing space-based reconnaissance capabilities, which he described as crucial for countering U.S. and South Korean military activities. Kim also warned …...Read More

Illinois city slapped with lawsuit over 'unconstitutional' reparations plan: 'Using race as a proxy'

Some residents of Evanston, Illinois, are suing their city for doling out reparation payments in what they call an "unconstitutional" program. The Illinois city made history in 2019 by becoming the first in the nation to create a government-funded reparations program for current and former Black residents. In 2021, the …...Read More

Spain hosts Palestine's prime minister after recognition of Palestinian state

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez hosted Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and officials from various Middle Eastern countries in Madrid. Spain, Ireland and Norway's recognition of a Palestinian state drew criticism from Israel. More than 140 countries recognize a Palestinian state, comprising over two-thirds of the UN. Spanish Prime Minister …...Read More

CDC urges proper cooking of wild game after family sickened by bear meat

The CDC is voicing the importance of properly cooking wild game after six people fell ill from a parasite traced to undercooked bear meat. Those affected contracted trichinellosis from contaminated bear meat served rare. Trichinellosis is considered rare in the U.S. and is mostly linked to wild game consumption. The …...Read More

German 'insect summer' invites citizens to count the bugs in their own backyards

Germany's Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union, or NABU, has organized its seventh annual "insect summer," during which it invites people to spend an hour counting the insects they see in a 33-foot radius. The project seeks to educate citizens about insects and to give researchers information on trends and unexpected …...Read More

Southern US city tops list of dirtiest in the nation, study says

A recent survey named the "dirtiest" city in the United States, and earning the top spot this year is none other than Houston, Texas, taking the crown from last year's dirtiest, Newark, New Jersey, according to a recent . Houston's ranking in the study from LawnStarter came after a comparison …...Read More

Poland to fortify border with Belarus after soldier is stabbed by migrant

Poland has announced plans to fortify the border with Belarus after a soldier was severely injured by a migrant wielding a knife. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday that a buffer zone about 660 feet wide would be set up along the border. The soldier remains in serious condition …...Read More

10 cities with amazing Fourth of July fireworks shows you can visit

Many Americans take the week of July 4th off to extend their Independence Day celebrations. If you’re one of them this year, consider ending your trip with one of the best shows of Fourth of July fireworks you’ve ever seen. We’ve compiled a list of cities around the U.S. that …...Read More