Barring another surprise “event,” the coming US presidential showdown is likely to be a duel between former President Donald Trump and Vice-President Kamala Harris. That duel, if it goes through, will include a number of new features. Harris is only the second woman to reach the last round in a
In a significant move, Japanese and US defense chiefs met in Tokyo to bolster their military cooperation, with plans to upgrade US forces and reaffirm America’s nuclear deterrence strategy, positioning Japan as a key outpost in the Asia-Pacific region. This has sparked concerns about escalating military tensions, with experts warning
Before becoming a senator, Mark Kelly co-founded a company called World View, which started with space tourism but shifted to using high-tech balloons for surveillance, including for the U.S. Department of Defense. Interestingly, the company received early funding from Tencent, a major Chinese corporation with ties to the Chinese Communist
Over 2 billion people around the world drink alcohol, with Europe having the highest consumption rates, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report. In contrast, countries in North Africa and the Middle East show the lowest rates due to cultural and religious reasons. Alarmingly, 2.6 million people die from
Concerns over the water quality of Paris’ Seine River have cast a shadow over the 2024 Olympics, leading to the cancellation of a pre-race triathlon swimming event. Despite a $1.5 billion investment to clean the river and assurances from officials that it would be safe, recent tests revealed unsafe levels
In her first interview, Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, accused her father of being cruel and absent throughout her childhood, especially regarding her gender identity. She challenged Musk’s recent comments where he claimed he was tricked into supporting her transition and that she was “dead” to him. Wilson,
A recent study (view below) reveals that music could be the ultimate secret to keeping our minds sharp as we age. Researchers discovered that both young and older adults performed equally well in recognizing and remembering musical themes, even in a bustling concert environment. This suggests that our brains stay
Australia’s bold move to make Google and Facebook pay for news content they share turned into a high-stakes drama when the tech giants threatened to pull out of the country. But instead of leaving Google and Facebook cut deals worth $166 million annually with local news outlets, avoiding the full
The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony has caused a huge uproar after featuring a provocative reinterpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” with drag queens and a transgender model, set against the River Seine. This bold performance, meant to promote inclusivity and challenge violence, has sparked outrage among Christian
