Monthly Archives: April 2026
Celebrating Earth Day? Here’s How It Began
When the first Earth Day happened in 1970, pollution was already a visible part of life in many parts of the United States. Rivers...
Baltimore Cuts Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water Amid Supply Shortage
Fluoride levels in the drinking water in Baltimore were cut this month, dropping from 0.7 milligrams per liter to 0.4 mg/L. The change came...
Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Violated Antitrust Laws
A jury in Manhattan decided on Wednesday that Live Nation and its ticketing division Ticketmaster broke antitrust laws by operating in a way that...
U.S. Army Increases Maximum Enlistment Age From 35 to 42
The U.S. Army is expanding who can serve by raising the maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42, a shift aimed at broadening the...
Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire as Broader Talks Begin
President Donald Trump said a temporary ten-day ceasefire had been arranged between Israel and Lebanon to pause the latest round of fighting tied to...
Israel Signals Talks with Lebanon as Strikes Continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has directed his cabinet to move forward with plans for direct discussions with Lebanon. The...
Selective Service Registration Becomes Automatic by December 2026 Without a Draft
The Selective Service System (SSS) is a U.S. government agency that has existed for more than a century. Its purpose is to keep track...
Greece Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 15 by 2027
Greece is moving forward with a plan to restrict social media access for younger users, announcing that children under the age of 15 will...
Ukraine and Syria Expand Security Cooperation During Damascus Talks
Ukraine and Syria agreed to expand their security cooperation during talks in Damascus on Sunday, as Kyiv continues efforts to build stronger ties across...
Hungary Turns the Page as Viktor Orbán Loses Power to Péter Magyar
Hungary has been going through a period of political change, shaped by both international events and shifts at home. One key moment came in...
