Nancy Pelosi’s Farewell, The End of an Era in American Politics
Fundacion Rapala – After nearly forty years in the U.S. Congress, Nancy Pelosi’s the first and only female Speaker of the House has announced that she will not seek reelection. Her words, delivered in a heartfelt video message, felt like both a goodbye and a love letter to San Francisco, the city she has served
Visiting the US Is About to Get More Expensive for Foreign Travelers
Fundacion Rapala – Starting at the end of September, visiting the United States will become more expensive for millions of international travelers. The US government has approved new fee increases for people arriving from countries in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). These changes are part of former President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The
A Leaked Video, a Missing Official, and a Political Firestorm, Inside Israel’s Growing Military Scandal
Fundacion Rapala – In a dramatic twist, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, once Israel’s top military lawyer, is now at the center of a national crisis. A week ago, she was enforcing the rule of law in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Now she faces arrest for allegedly leaking a shocking video that shows Israeli soldiers
Asia’s Top Travel Spots Face Overtourism Challenges Similar to Europe
Fundacion Rapala – Asia is now facing overtourism problems once seen mostly in Europe. Streets are crowded, beaches feel packed, and bad tourist behavior is rising. Travelers who once visited Barcelona or Venice for culture and beauty now find similar scenes in Bali, Kyoto, and Phuket. The boom in travel has brought economic benefits, but
New York City’s Mayoral Race, A Local Election With Global Implications
Fundacion Rapala – New York City’s mayoral race this year carries a weight far beyond its five boroughs. Although mayoral elections are traditionally local, this one resonates like a national referendum not only on policy but on identity, diversity, and America’s political direction. As the world’s attention turns toward New York, voters prepare to choose
A Halloween Night in New York that Changed Her Life Forever
Fundacion Rapala – Claire Chabaud-Tropéano never expected a spontaneous trip to New York City to rewrite the trajectory of her life. As she walked through Brooklyn on Halloween night in 2019, she felt like she was stepping into a movie crisp fall air, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, brownstone steps covered in autumn leaves, and the hum of
Dutch Centrist Party D66 Wins Election, Rob Jetten Set to Become Youngest Prime Minister
Fundacion Rapala – The Dutch centrist party D66 has officially won the general election, according to news agency ANP. This result places 38-year-old Rob Jetten on track to become the youngest prime minister in Dutch history. With almost all votes counted, D66 holds an insurmountable lead over the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) led by Geert
Hurricane Melissa Leaves a Trail of Destruction Across the Caribbean
Fundacion Rapala – Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean with terrifying force, leaving destruction and grief behind. It was one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in more than 150 years. The storm brought torrential rain and fierce winds that devastated Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas. At least 30 people have died, but officials fear
Nvidia Becomes the First $5 Trillion Company: A New Era of Tech Power
Fundacion Rapala – Nvidia has officially become the world’s first $5 trillion company, a feat that cements its dominance not just in technology, but in modern economic history. This unprecedented valuation was reached at Wednesday’s market open, only three months after Nvidia crossed the $4 trillion threshold. The company’s stock (NVDA) jumped 3% as investors
7 of the World’s Freakiest Places You Can Actually Visit
Fundacion Rapala – When discussing the World’s Freakiest Places, curiosity and fear always have a strange relationship. Around the world, tourists are increasingly drawn to places filled with the terrifying and unexplained. From bone-filled chapels to burning craters in the desert, these destinations go beyond Halloween gimmicks. They are authentic places where history, death, and