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.
The Israeli military launched a new offensive on Friday, calling Gaza’s largest city a combat zone.Health officials reported 59 new deaths in 24 hours, raising the toll to 63,025.Aid groups and a church vowed to remain in Gaza City, refusing to abandon displaced civilians.Explosions and smoke rose across the border in southern Israel during the morning assault.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted Israel must crush Hamas’s infrastructure to prevent future attacks. Death Toll Rises Amid Worsening Hunger The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed 63,025 people killed since the war began nearly 23 months ago.Officials reported five more deaths from malnutrition within 24…
Police say a 14-year-old boy admitted setting several wildfires in Portugal using matches.Officers revealed he traveled by scooter to forest areas before igniting flames.Investigators suspect he may have started fires in Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela. Police Link Fires to Anger and Isolation Authorities believe frustration over poor school results and social struggles fueled his actions.Police stated they have not ruled out his possible involvement with a group.Repeated wildfires in the same regions triggered the investigation by Braga Judicial Police. Case Moves to Prosecutor’s Office Investigators transferred the case to the Public Prosecutor, which will take it to Family and Children’s…
Experts link higher temperatures and reduced rainfall from climate change to worsening forest fires.The 2025 wildfire season in Europe has already broken records for land destroyed.Fires have consumed more than one million hectares across the EU this year, larger than the island of Corsica.That figure is over four times greater than last year’s total. Scale of Destruction Across Europe Authorities declared more than 1,800 forest fires in 2025, releasing over 38 million tonnes of CO₂.Among EU member states, only Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, and the Czech Republic avoided wildfires.Italy and Romania reported the most incidents, with over 450 blazes each.Yet…
Gunfire erupted Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, leaving two children dead and 17 wounded.Police chief Brian O’Hara said the shooter fired through church windows while students attended morning mass.He confirmed the attacker carried a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol.The shooter later killed himself, leaving investigators without a clear motive. Authorities Respond to Tragedy Minneapolis officials said officers contained the shooter and confirmed no ongoing threat to residents.O’Hara condemned the “cowardice and cruelty” of the attack that claimed the lives of pupils aged eight and ten.Governor Tim Walz called the violence “horrific” and urged prayers for students…
The European Commission approved a twice-yearly HIV prevention jab, paving the way for its rollout across the bloc.Drugmaker Gilead announced the decision followed a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency.Experts hailed the injection, called lenacapavir, as a game-changer in the global fight against HIV. How the Treatment Works Lenacapavir acts as pre-exposure prophylaxis by stopping HIV from replicating inside the body.It protects both adolescents and adults from acquiring the virus.In clinical trials, the jab proved 100 percent effective at preventing HIV transmission.The drug, branded Yeytuo, will launch in the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.It offers the first twice-yearly PrEP…
Authorities blocked access roads and tollways around Indonesia’s Parliament, creating massive traffic jams across Jakarta.Thousands of students marched on Monday to protest lawmakers’ lavish housing allowances.Riot police fired multiple rounds of tear gas as protesters tried to storm the Parliament complex.Demonstrators retaliated by throwing bottles and rocks, while fires burned beneath a flyover near the barricaded compound.Officials deployed over 1,200 security forces to protect the heavily guarded building. Anger Over Lawmakers’ Allowances Protesters expressed outrage at reports that 580 lawmakers received 50 million rupiah (€2,637) per month for housing.They argued the payments are unjust when many Indonesians face severe economic…