The scenic countryside of Greece is dealing with an enormous and stinky problem that’s driving away tourists and hurting business. Millions of dead fish, as far as the eye can see, are washing up near the town of Volos. Seafront businesses dependent on tourism say that revenues on Thursday, Aug. 29, had dropped 80% since…

The U.S. government will hear about its motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it on behalf of Haitian migrants who said they were inhumanely treated by border agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2021 at hearing on Thursday, Aug. 29. The lawsuit filed by the nonprofit Haitian Bridge Alliance alleges abuse by U.S. border…

Since the Labour Party took power in the U.K., more than 6,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats, bringing the total number of arrivals this year to over 20,000. This surge is placing additional strain on the U.K.’s asylum system, with the government now facing an estimated $5 billion in asylum costs…

Mexico is not happy with the United States right now. Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced he is pausing relations with the U.S. Embassy because Ambassador Ken Salazar put out a statement that said the country’s proposed judicial reforms pose a “risk” to democracy. “How are we going to allow the ambassador, with all…

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott revealed plans to expand buoy barriers in the Rio Grande River at one of the busiest hotspots for illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border. Abbott said he is still awaiting a final court decision before adding to the 1,000-foot barrier of linked buoys anchored in concrete…

More than 100 pro-Israeli demonstrators gathered near Columbia University on Tuesday, Aug. 27, advocating for universities to ban face masks and coverings during protests. They argued that such bans would enhance safety and address concerns about people concealing their identities to avoid arrest. Those against a face mask ban say it is a student’s right…

In a surprising shift, Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is now pledging to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on the wall along the southern border. The wall is a project she once opposed, calling it “un-American” during the Trump administration. Harris is adopting a tougher stance on immigration, especially as former President Donald…

Denver’s policy of welcoming migrants is having unintended consequences in the neighboring city of Aurora, Colorado, according to a new report from the New York Post. It is now struggling with the arrival of a notorious Venezuelan prison gang, leading to a surge in violent crime. Aurora, a city with a population of 390,000 located…

Every day in New York City, nearly 1 million riders hop on the bus without paying a dime. It’s a growing financial crisis for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This isn’t a new problem, but it’s certainly a growing one. Before the pandemic, about 1 in 5 riders evaded fares. Now it’s closer to every 1…

Lawmakers in California are moving toward approving a measure that would allow undocumented immigrants to be eligible for state-supported home loans. Recipients could potentially receive up to $150,000 in assistance. The proposal has become a political flashpoint, as immigration continues to be a key issue in the upcoming presidential election. The program in California aims…