US: Gold Mountain Fire Continues to Rage in Ouray County With No Containment

The Gold Mountain fire in Ouray County, Colorado grew to 12,376 acres as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency. Ouray County officials ordered more mandatory evacuations and part of U.S. 550 remained closed.

US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 3

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

US: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt University Of Michigan Graduation Ceremony 3

Pro-Palestinian protesters briefly disrupted a University of Michigan graduation ceremony at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, May 4. Planes flew over the stadium with the message, "Divest from Israel now! Free Palestine!" and "We stand with Israel. Jewish lives matter."

US: Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Hold Protest Calling For Israel-Hamas Immediate Ceasefire During 2024 Oscars

Pro-ceasefire demonstrators held a protest during this year's Academy Awards ceremony, March 10. The pro-Palestinian protesters calling for the immediate ceasefire of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war disrupted traffic on the main road to the Dolby Theater, causing the delay of the arrival of some of the big stars. They reached the red carpet but were met by anti-riot police.

Robot School in Namibia prepares young children to be tech-savvy

STORY: Robot School in Namibia prepares young children to be tech-savvy DATELINE: March 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Robot School in Namibia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BJORN WIEDOW, Co-founder of Robot School Namibia 3. various of Robot School in Namibia STORYLINE: In a move to make learning a playful experience by enlightening young minds about new-age tech while empowering them with 21st-century skills amid the fourth Industrial Revolution, one institute in Namibia is at the forefront of this initiative. Established in 2018, the Robot School in the Namibian capital of Windhoek has more than 120 children, "teaching and learning through playing," while preparing children for the rapidly changing technology in all industries worldwide. "We believe in a brighter future through enabling kids to understand and harness their creativity and inventiveness with coding, engineering, design, and of course, robots," Bjorn Wiedow, a co-founder of the school, t

MPD going all-out to recruit top-quality younger people

MPD going all-out to recruit top-quality younger people

TOKYO, Japan - Keita Soeda (L) and Reina Fujita are among about 120 young Metropolitan Police Department officers, tasked with recruiting university students. This photo was taken during a press conference on Aug. 31.

MPD going all-out to recruit top-quality younger people

MPD going all-out to recruit top-quality younger people

TOKYO, Japan - Keita Soeda (L) and Reina Fujita are among about 120 young Metropolitan Police Department officers, tasked with recruiting university students. This photo was taken during a press conference on Aug. 31. (Kyodo)

Female ama divers gather in Toba

Female ama divers gather in Toba

Female ama divers release young shells of bearded clam in the sea off Toba, Mie Prefecture, during a two-day meeting on Oct. 27, 2017. About 120 female ama divers from 10 prefectures across Japan and South Korea's Busan took part in the two-day event in the city located on the northeast coast of the Shima Peninsula, central Japan, known for the fishing carried out by its female divers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo