Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
A 14-year-old boy admitted deliberately igniting wildfires in Portugal using matches and a scooter.Police suspect he caused blazes in Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela.He told officers he acted out of frustration over poor school results and social difficulties.Authorities have not ruled out the boy acting with others, the Polícia Judiciária said. Authorities Launch Investigation Police launched probes after repeated wildfires struck the same areas during summer.Officials said these parishes faced near-daily destruction, alarming residents and burning several hectares of forest.Braga Judicial Police completed their inquiry and handed the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.The Family and Children’s Court will now handle…
Experts link rising temperatures and reduced rainfall to worsening forest fires across Europe.The 2025 wildfire season has already destroyed record amounts of land.Fires have consumed over one million hectares in the EU, larger than Corsica, four times last year’s total. Fire Statistics Across the Continent Authorities declared more than 1,800 forest fires, releasing over 38 million tonnes of CO₂.Only the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta reported no fires.Italy and Romania recorded over 450 blazes each, topping the list.Cyprus suffered extreme damage from just three fires.Since January, Spain lost more than 400,000 hectares, Portugal over 260,000 hectares—3% of Portugal…
Gunfire erupted Wednesday at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during morning mass.The shooter fired through church windows with a rifle, also carrying a shotgun and pistol.Police confirmed two children, ages eight and ten, died and 17 others suffered injuries.Authorities contained the shooter, who killed himself, leaving no ongoing threat to the public. Officials Condemn Attack Police chief Brian O’Hara called the shooting “sheer cruelty and cowardice” during a press briefing.Governor Tim Walz labeled the attack “horrific” and prayed for students and teachers.Children’s Minnesota admitted five victims, and Hennepin Healthcare treated additional patients from the shooting.President Donald Trump said federal officials…
The European Commission approved a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV across the European Union.Gilead confirmed regulators recommended the medicine last month.Lenacapavir, marketed as Yeytuo, will also be available in Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Lenacapavir Prevents HIV Spread Lenacapavir acts as pre-exposure prophylaxis, blocking HIV replication and spread in the body.The injection protects both adults and adolescents from infection.Clinical trials demonstrated 100 percent effectiveness, earning praise as a major 2024 medical breakthrough.Yeytuo eliminates the need for daily PrEP pills, offering the first twice-yearly option in Europe. Rising Infections Highlight Need HIV cases in the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein rose 11.8…
Thousands of students tried to reach Indonesia’s Parliament in Jakarta on Monday to protest lawmakers’ housing benefits.Riot police fired tear gas to stop protesters from approaching the compound.Demonstrators threw rocks and bottles at officers and set fires under a flyover near Parliament.Authorities blocked streets and toll roads leading to the building, creating massive traffic congestion.More than 1,200 security personnel guarded the Parliament compound during the unrest. Outrage Over Housing Allowances Reports revealed 580 House of Representatives members receive 50 million rupiah (€2,637) per month since September 2024.Protesters said the benefits are unjust while most citizens face economic hardship.The housing allowance…
SpaceX launched the CRS-33 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral on Sunday.The launch marked the 50th Dragon spacecraft visit since its first resupply demonstration in May 2012.After stage separation, the Falcon 9 first stage landed on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic.SpaceX expects the Dragon to dock autonomously with the ISS on Monday after roughly 28 hours in orbit. Mission Delivers Supplies and Supports Science The CRS-33 carries 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) of food, equipment, and experiments for astronauts onboard.Officials emphasized the mission advances critical research for future human space exploration.Crew members will conduct…
The government must legally provide housing for asylum-seekers. Before 2020, using hotels caused little public attention. Rising asylum-seeker numbers in 2020 forced the Conservative government to find new housing solutions quickly. Asylum-seeker arrivals have surged: over 27,000 people arrived this year, nearly 50% more than last year. The government housed just over 32,000 asylum-seekers in hotels by June, up from 29,500 a year earlier. Hotel numbers remain below the September 2023 peak of more than 56,000 people. Between July 2024 and June 2025, 111,084 people applied for asylum, the highest yearly total since 2001. In May, the National Audit Office…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the security plan for Ukraine combines strengthening its army and US-European commitments. He called NATO’s support “unwavering” and said it “continues to grow.” Rutte announced additional NATO funding to maintain a “crucial flow of lethal US weapons” to Ukraine. He confirmed US President Donald Trump agreed to participate in providing security guarantees. Rutte explained the two layers aim to deter Russia and prevent any future attacks on Ukraine. He said talks about deploying foreign troops, intelligence sharing, and naval or air presence remain ongoing. Zelenskyy Demands Reliable Protection President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs…
German prosecutors arrested Ukrainian citizen Serhii K., suspecting him of coordinating the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. Authorities detained him overnight in Italy’s Rimini province and confirmed his involvement as one of the operation’s organizers. Explosions Heightened Energy and War Tensions Explosions on September 26, 2022, ruptured Nord Stream 1 and damaged Nord Stream 2 pipelines under the Baltic Sea. Nord Stream 1 had supplied Russian gas to Germany until Moscow cut deliveries in August 2022. Germany suspended Nord Stream 2 certification shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine, so it never became operational. The attacks intensified Europe’s efforts to reduce reliance…
Huang Chung-wei, son of a former Taiwanese legislator, received 28 months in prison for supplying fuel to North Korea. Five accomplices also received prison terms. The court convicted them of loading fuel onto ships in Taiwan and transferring it at sea. They collaborated with Singaporean businessman Kwek Kee Seng, wanted by the US, whose location remains unknown. The court said their actions violated Taiwan’s Counter-Terrorism Financing Act and other laws. North Korea Exploits Maritime Fuel Routes Strict UN sanctions block North Korea from legally buying fuel due to its nuclear and missile programs. The country relies on illegal ship-to-ship transfers…