In a groundbreaking speech, National Academy of Sciences president Marcia McNutt warned that the U.S. is losing its position as a global leader in science, with China quickly catching up. This decline, she said, threatens not only the economy but also national security. McNutt highlighted how the U.S. once dominated
Mohammed Yunus, often called the “father of microcredit” in Bangladesh, is known for his work with Grameen Bank, which earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. Recently, he gave an interview suggesting he wants to return to politics and even lead Bangladesh. Two months later, his dream came true.
There was anger and despair when Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics due to being 100 grams overweight. The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, intended to symbolize athletic prowess and international unity, have instead become a stage for political manipulation and cultural contradictions.
On August 7, in the middle of the day, the FBI and state police raided the New York home of Scott Ritter, a well-known and outspoken figure. They had a search warrant and were looking into whether he might have broken a law called the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
A federal judge has just ruled that Google broke the law by creating a monopoly on online searches, a major victory for US antitrust authorities. The court found that Google, which controls a staggering 89% of the search market and 95% on mobile, used its power unfairly by paying billions
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has made a dramatic move by removing WhatsApp from his phone and urging his supporters to do the same, claiming the app is being misused by “fascists” to incite violence against his government. In a fiery televised speech, Maduro denounced WhatsApp as a tool of “technological
Lucy Connolly, the wife of a Conservative councillor in the UK, has been arrested after posting a shocking message online, urging people to “burn down” hotels housing asylum seekers. Her angry outburst came shortly after a tragic stabbing incident in Southport, which she linked to her anti-immigrant sentiments. Connolly has
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seriously considering declaring a global emergency over the rapidly spreading mpox outbreak in Africa. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that more funding and help are needed to tackle the virus, which is now hitting 10 African countries, with Congo suffering the most. Cases
International Beer Day, celebrated every first Friday in August, shines a spotlight on beer lovers worldwide. A recent survey reveals that Latin America and Southern Europe lead the pack in beer consumption, with Mexico, Greece, and Spain topping the list. In contrast, beer drinking is less common in parts of
