Australia has taken a bold step in the global fight to protect young people from the potential risks of social media. With a sweeping new law banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, the country has positioned itself as a leader in safeguarding mental health and combating online dangers. The legislation, which passed both...
Tennis star Iga Swiatek, the world No. 2 and a five-time Grand Slam champion, has been handed a one-month doping ban by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The ban, announced on November 27, came after Swiatek tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ), a banned substance, in an out-of-competition sample taken ahead of the Cincinnati Open...
For more than eight centuries, the Smithfield Meat Market has been a cornerstone of London’s history—a place where medieval traders once hawked livestock and modern butchers carved premium cuts. But this week, the City of London Corporation made a historic decision: Smithfield Market is set to close. The market, which has operated since at least 1174,...
On October 14, Apollo, a young stray dog, captured the hearts of millions when he was spotted atop the iconic Pyramid of Khafre in the Giza necropolis. His extraordinary ascent was captured by Alex Lang, an adventure-seeking paraglider pilot from Atlanta, who described Apollo as standing confidently, “like he was king or maybe pharaoh of...
Alice Loksha Ngaddah’s story is one of resilience, courage, and faith. Abducted in Nigeria by a faction of Boko Haram—a group notorious for its violence—Alice spent six grueling years in captivity. Her journey to freedom is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
In South America, a culinary rivalry sizzles between neighbors Colombia and Venezuela. At the heart of this friendly but fervent feud lies a beloved staple: the arepa. This round, golden cornbread, enjoyed in a myriad of ways, is not just a dish—it’s a cultural cornerstone.
An unusual and concerning incident unfolded aboard Delta Air Lines Flight 264 from New York to Paris earlier this week, when a stowaway bypassed critical security and boarding procedures to board the international flight. The individual managed to clear standard security checks but evaded two key identity and boarding pass verifications, according to the Transportation Security...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the NBA superstar affectionately known as the “Greek Freak,” and his wife Mariah Riddle sprigger are gearing up to welcome the newest member of their family. The couple, already parents to three adorable children—Liam, 4, Maverick, 3, and Eva, 1—are overjoyed to expand their “team” with baby number four. Giannis, the Nigerian-born Greek basketball...
Volkswagen has announced its withdrawal from Xinjiang, China, citing political and market pressures. The automaker faced criticism over its presence in a region linked to human rights abuses and forced labor. 💡 Key Points: The Urumqi plant has been inactive since 2019. Rising EV adoption and outdated production models made the plant economically unviable. VW’s decision reflects the growing...
On a rainy day outside Sotheby’s auction house in Manhattan, Shah Alam, a 74-year-old immigrant, was busy selling bananas for 35 cents each. Little did he know, one of those bananas would soon fetch a jaw-dropping $5.2 million at auction. Alam, who shares a basement apartment in the Bronx and works 12-hour shifts at his fruit...
