A few months ago, Mike Lynch, a wealthy British tech boss, walked out of a U.S. courtroom a free man. He had just won one of the biggest fraud cases in history, where he was accused of misleading Hewlett-Packard in a £8.64 billion deal. Lynch, who had been living under
In early August 2024, a terrible crime shocked the city of Kolkata, India. A 31-year-old female doctor, who was still in training, was found dead inside a government hospital. Her body had multiple injuries, and it was later revealed that she had been raped and murdered while on duty. This
San Francisco is taking a big stand against a troubling trend involving artificial intelligence (AI). The city’s attorney, David Chiu, has filed a lawsuit against 16 websites that let people use AI to create fake nude images of women and young girls. Here’s what’s happening: The Lawsuit Explained On August
North Korea is about to receive a shipment of 447 goats from Russia, and it’s causing quite a stir in the country. While the world often hears about North Korea’s missile programs, this goat delivery could actually have a big impact on the lives of many North Koreans. Here’s the
In 2023, a shocking 94.6 million people across the European Union (EU)—which is just over 21 percent of the entire population—were living at risk of poverty or social exclusion. This means that more than one in five people in the EU were struggling with at least one of three major
In Auckland, New Zealand, a charity that helps homeless people accidentally gave out candies laced with a dangerous drug called methamphetamine. The candies, which were donated by someone in the community, turned out to be filled with methamphetamine, and this drug could be deadly. The Auckland City Mission quickly realized
The world now has 15 million millionaires, more than the population of Rwanda. The U.S. leads with nearly 5.5 million millionaires, outnumbering Ireland’s entire population. In just 10 years, U.S. millionaires have surged by 62%, holding over a third of the global millionaire total. China and Germany also have impressive
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
An upcoming book uncovers shocking details about the Microsoft founder’s secret affairs and troubled marriage. It claims Gates was notorious for his flirtations with young interns, leading to strict rules banning them from being alone with him. His infidelities and a controversial connection to Jeffrey Epstein reportedly drove his wife,
