Topic - International News
SWITZERLAND — Rock icon, dancer, actor, and all-around performer Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. Turner died Wednesday at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland after a “long illness.” She fought many illnesses and health complications throughout her life. After becoming famous alongside her fellow performer – and eventual husband – Ike Turner, […]
NEW YORK— Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were chased by paparazzi for over two hours Tuesday in New York City, according to police. A spokesperson for Prince Harry said the pursuit “resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers.” The couple were in New York […]
LONDON, England — The 2023 Indianapolis Prize – an international award given by the Indianapolis Zoological Society – has gone to a man known for protecting penguins. Dr. Pablo Borboroglu “has spent more than three decades studying penguins and leading conservation efforts across four continents,” according to a press release. He believes that protecting penguins […]
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — Keeping a centuries-old dance form alive is one way to keep up with tradition. The Carmel-based Nrityangan Kathak Academy is teaching a new generation a north Indian classical dance form. Instructor Anindita Sen says when it comes to North Indian classical dance, this one is unique, as it has Hindu, Persian, […]
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has announced that he will be running for President again in 2024. This decision follows months of speculation, with critics voicing concerns about his policies and age, among other topics. Former President Donald Trump has said that he will also run in 2024, and many are expecting former Vice President […]
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is allowing a widely used abortion pill to remain on the market, for now. The SCOTUS is pausing a lower court ruling that would have halted access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone. The seven-to-two vote came after the court extended a temporary stay on a Texas federal judge’s […]
BOCA CHICA, TX — SpaceX’s starship prototype exploded four minutes into its flight. This morning’s launch from their Starbase in South Texas was the first unmanned test flight. The ship was supposed to complete one full lap of Earth and reenter the atmosphere near Hawaii. This comes after SpaceX had to scrub a launch attempt […]
INDIANAPOLIS— An expert from Indiana University says there is good reason to consider TikTok a national security threat. The warning from Sarah Bauerle-Danzman, an associate professor in international studies at IU’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global Studies, comes as Congressional lawmakers push to ban the app. Bauerle-Danzman says the concern is that the owner of TikTok, […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A famous circus group is reinventing itself to create a new, animal-free show. Perhaps taking some inspiration from Cirque du Soleil, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will now be performing without animals. Instead, shows will feature stunts on the highwire, trapeze, and more. The Associated Press reports that you will […]
KEENE, NH.–Former Vice President and Indiana Governor Mike Pence is urging the U.S. Government to continue supporting Ukraine in its current conflict with Russia. Pence spoke at a Republican fundraising dinner in New Hampshire Thursday night. “Republicans need to speak clearly that we understand that American is the arsenal of democracy… we must continue to […]