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
The Massachusetts House unanimously approved the “Parentage Equality” bill, H. 4672, which allows women to sell their unborn children based on intent to parent rather than biology or adoption. On June 12, a law allowing mothers to sell their children and basing parenthood only on intent was unanimously approved by
Winston Churchill’s London residence, located at 27 Hyde Park Gate, is on the market for $24.8 million. Churchill purchased it in 1946 for $310,595, converting it into his primary London abode until his death in 1965. The historic London residence of Prime Minister Winston Churchill is listed for about $24.8
China’s State Security Ministry disclosed that classified military documents were purchased for 85 cents by a retiree named “Grandpa Zhang.” The sale involved eight volumes, costing less than $4 total. The State Security Ministry of China announced on Thursday that, for the low cost of 85 cents, a retiree had
Elon Musk flaunted Cybertruck-branded shoes at Tesla’s shareholder meeting, drawing attention to the sleek kicks reminiscent of Tesla’s angular pickup. Similar Roamer sneakers by Kizik are available, albeit sans custom branding. For a while now, Elon Musk has been hyping about Tesla’s angular pickup, the Cybertruck. He’s even started doing
