Over 117 million people worldwide are fleeing from war, persecution, and conflict, marking an eight percent increase from last year and a staggering 31 percent rise compared to 2021. Most of these refugees come from just five countries, as shown by Statista’s Anna Fleck, with Afghanistan leading at 6.40 million
According to Bloomberg, Elon Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis quietly welcomed their third child, expanding their family following the birth of undisclosed twins in 2021, amid their involvement in AI ventures. Elon Musk has quietly welcomed a third child with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, according to a recent Bloomberg
Six years after California legalized marijuana, violence continues to escalate, with six men murdered in the Mojave Desert earlier this year and seven killed at an illegal pot operation in Riverside County in 2020. Six years after California legalized marijuana, the bodies keep piling up. Drug legalization has failed on
L.A.’s controversial $600K homeless housing tower, the Weingart Tower, boasting 278 units, is set to open as the city’s largest permanent supportive housing project on Skid Row. The high-rise includes amenities like a gym, art and music rooms, and is funded by taxpayers and state housing funds. The 278 homeless
In 2023, nearly 1.8 million pilgrims performed the Hajj, approaching pre-pandemic levels. Indonesia issued the most non-domestic pilgrim visas at 229,000, followed by Pakistan and India. Saudi officials predict over two million pilgrims in 2024. In 2023, almost 1.8 million people performed the Hajj, almost back to pre-pandemic levels. Officials
Japan grapples with a surge in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), a rare but deadly bacterial infection, with 1,019 documented cases and 77 deaths since January 2024, according to the Washington Post. According to the Washington Post, health experts are concerned about the recent surge in rare but
Discoveries at Frio Cave have raised concerns about the spread of rabies. Experts worry that the virus could potentially be transmitted through the air, highlighting the need for stricter safety measures. This discovery emphasizes the importance of handling the virus with extreme caution. Searching for “Frio Cave” on Google makes
Jennifer Hyman of Rent the Runway and Deirdre Quinn of Lafayette 148 discussed with the Wall Street Journal how Ozempic users are reshaping fashion trends and boosting apparel sales. Ozempic and/or Mounjaro users are likely to sustain their weight loss if they can stay away from processed meals and obtain
Australia’s Premier of Victoria has established a controversial Ministry aimed at reprogramming men, appointing Tim Richardson as the nation’s first Parliamentary Secretary for Men’s Behavior Change, amidst concerns over gender-based violence and civil liberties. Every time a totalitarian government emerges, massive initiatives to socially engineer the populace to conform to
