Author: Jerry Jackson

Spain has launched a new €10.5 billion defense plan to increase its military spending to 2% of GDP by 2025. This move comes after years of trailing behind other NATO countries. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who said Europe must take responsibility for its own safety. A Big Change in Spain’s Plans Spain currently spends around 1.3% of its GDP on defense. This is lower than what many NATO countries spend. In 2014, Spain promised to reach the 2% target by 2029. Now, with new pressures from NATO and the United States, the goal has been…

British fighter jets were launched twice last week to respond to Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace. The Royal Air Force (RAF) deployed Typhoon jets from eastern Poland. Both events happened over the Baltic Sea, an area of growing strategic concern. First Missions Under Operation Chessman On Tuesday, two RAF Typhoon jets took off from Malbork airbase in Poland. They intercepted a Russian Il-20M surveillance plane. This type of aircraft, also known as “Coot-A,” is used for electronic spying. Two days later, on Thursday, another RAF team scrambled. They responded to an unknown aircraft flying from Kaliningrad. It was…

Earth Day marks its 55th anniversary on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. People worldwide will unite to recommit to protecting the planet. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” stresses the urgent need for clean, renewable energy by 2030. A Movement That Began in 1970 Earth Day had its beginnings in 1970, when 20 million Americans came together across schools and public spaces. They demanded action to safeguard the environment. Senator Gaylord Nelson and Congressman Pete McCloskey joined activist Denis Hayes to transform isolated environmental activism into a national movement. Their efforts had a huge impact. By 1970, the United States…

Netflix’s fresh strategy includes more live content. The company now shows live sports and events. These include NFL games, WWE RAW, and big-name matches like Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. This move has helped Netflix reach more viewers and stand out in a crowded market. Original shows and movies continue to draw in fans. Series like Adolescence, Back in Action, Ad Vitam, and Counterattack have done very well. Adolescence even became the top streaming series in the UK for a week. This was a first for a Netflix original. Netflix’s large content budget—over $17 billion a year—lets it take bold…

A tragic cable car accident near Naples has claimed the lives of four people, while one other remains in critical condition after the vehicle plunged to the ground. The incident occurred on Thursday, along the popular cable car line linking Castellammare di Stabia to Monte Faito, a scenic mountain route loved by both locals and tourists. The Incident: What Happened? The cable car was making its routine trip up to Monte Faito when a cable snapped, causing one of the cabins to fall from a significant height. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and confirmed the deaths of four passengers.…

In 2024, Europe experienced its hottest year ever recorded. That intense heat led to glaciers in Sweden and Norway melting faster than ever before. According to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, glaciers in both countries thinned by an average of 1.8 meters last year. This rate is far higher than normal and has scientists seriously worried. “We are seeing changes that we never thought would happen in our lifetimes,” said Erik Huss, a Swedish glaciologist. Huss recently visited the Kårsaglaciären in Sweden and was shocked to see how much ice had disappeared. “I got a sick feeling and tears…

Wine sales across the globe dropped sharply in 2024. This marked the lowest level since 1961, as reported by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). The report showed a 3.3% drop in sales compared to 2023. Total wine sales fell to just 214.2 million hectolitres. This is not the only sign of trouble for the wine industry. Global wine production also shrank by nearly 5% to 225.8 million hectolitres. This is the weakest harvest seen in over 60 years. The steep fall was caused by a mix of extreme weather and economic problems. Poor Harvests Across Major Wine…

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has warned that the United States now faces a greater risk of recession. He linked this growing concern to the recent trade policies under former President Donald Trump, especially the tariffs and wider trade tensions with China. Speaking to investors and analysts earlier this week, Solomon said that rising uncertainty in the global economy is making it harder for businesses and households to plan. “The prospect of a recession has increased,” he said. “We are seeing clear signs that economic activity is slowing around the world.” Impact of Trade Policies and Tariff Uncertainty Last week,…

Hungary’s parliament has passed a new constitutional amendment that bans public LGBTQ+ gatherings. The move has sparked widespread criticism from human rights groups, political leaders, and LGBTQ+ activists across Europe and beyond. The amendment was pushed through by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his ruling Fidesz party, with 140 votes in favor and only 21 against. Critics say this change threatens basic human freedoms, including the right to free speech and peaceful assembly. Government Claims It Protects Children The Hungarian government says the amendment is part of a broader effort to protect children. Officials argue that public LGBTQ+ events could…

Over the weekend, the U.S. government deported ten individuals to El Salvador. Officials say they are members of violent gangs, including MS-13 and Tren de Aragua. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), calling the move part of a larger plan to stop gang violence. Both groups are listed by the U.S. as foreign terrorist organizations. Rubio praised the strong partnership between former President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele. He called their cooperation a good example of teamwork for regional safety. Trump, who is expected to meet Bukele at the White House…