African Union Endorses Call to Abandoned the Mercator Map
A campaign is underway to replace the world’s most popular map, which the effort’s supporters say promotes a false view of the continent and its size.
Day: August 19, 2025
Over 50 Killed In Bus Collision In Western Afghanistan: Cops
More than 50 people were killed on Tuesday in western Afghanistan when a passenger bus carrying migrants recently returned from Iran collided with a truck and a motorcycle, local police and a provincial official said.
5 Canadian soldiers suspended after Nazi salute video emerges
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Gavin Newsom rises in 2028 presidential primary poll amid aggressive Trump tactics
California governor has taken the reins as a prominent, outspoken opponent of Trump – using social media to criticize and mock the president
Trump says he’s ended 6 (or 7) wars. Here’s some context
Trump has cast himself as a global peacemaker. His interventions have calmed some conflicts, while in others his role is less clear.
Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want to make deal
The US president conceded the war in Ukraine was “tough to solve” after several days of high-level talks.
An 1800-foot bridge in Missouri is available for free. There’s just one catch
The Bull Shoals Lake bridge in Theodosia, Missouri, is up for free, but potential recipients must still have their wallets open
Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination
Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states after federal health officials warned of potential radioactive contamination.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 8/19/2025
Wall Street fell further from its records.
Ukraine hopeful Canada will ‘actively’ be part of future security guarantee
Prime Minister Mark Carney and other senior officials say they will play a role in security guarantees for Ukraine, but what that involves remains an open question.