Taiwan’s newly inaugurated President, Lai Ching-te, has pledged to “stand on the front lines” to protect his country. This statement comes in response to China’s surprise military drills, which are simulating direct attacks on the island nation. Addressing a military base, Lai asserted, “I will stand on the front line with our brothers and sisters […]
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer began their election campaigns on Thursday, each asserting that they alone can lead the nation out of its economic and political struggles. Sunak’s Conservatives have been trailing Labour by around 20 percentage points in polls since he became prime minister in October 2022. His […]
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Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman scored a hat-trick to secure a 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League, describing it as ‘one of the best nights of my life.’ Lookman’s inclusion in the starting lineup was a surprise, but he played in an attacking formation alongside Gianluca Scamacca, Charles De Ketelaere, and Teun Koopmeiners. Coach […]
A team of glaciologists, led by the University of California, Irvine, has discovered evidence of warm, high-pressure seawater intruding many kilometers beneath the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica. Often referred to as the “Doomsday Glacier,” its vast size and significant melting rate could substantially contribute to global sea level rise if it were to collapse. […]
Many adults, especially those over 60, take daily fish oil supplements to maintain heart health due to their high omega-3 fatty acid content. However, a new study suggests that regular fish oil use may increase the risk of first-time stroke and atrial fibrillation in people with good cardiovascular health. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an […]
The digital revolution has finally reached its climax as cryptocurrency, once a fringe phenomenon, bursts into mainstream prominence. Born from the ashes of the financial crisis and fueled by blockchain’s promise of transparency and security, this decentralized digital currency captures investors’ imagination worldwide. Understanding Blockchain Technology You need not concern yourself with the intricacies of […]
Nightmares and hallucinations, or ‘daymares’, may signal the onset of autoimmune diseases like lupus, according to an international team led by the University of Cambridge and King’s College London. The team emphasizes the need for greater acknowledgment of mental health and neurological symptoms as potential early warnings of disease worsening. They surveyed 676 lupus patients, […]
The Indiana Pacers outperformed the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, shooting better, dishing more assists, and securing more bench points. They held a five-point lead with two minutes left in the fourth quarter and a three-point lead with 10 seconds remaining. Despite this, they lost 133-128 in overtime, trailing 1-0 […]
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led prayers at a memorial ceremony for late President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage. They died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Khamenei paid tribute to Raisi at the University of Tehran. Tens of thousands of people walked from Enghelab Square to Azadi Square. The caskets of Raisi and […]
Singapore’s Prime Minister has pledged a comprehensive investigation following a British passenger’s death and critical injuries to six others due to severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight from London. The flight, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew, made an emergency landing in Bangkok. Lawrence Wong, the Prime Minister, expressed his condolences to the family […]
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The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain in parts of northwest England and northern Wales, including Manchester and Liverpool. The warning is in effect for 24 hours from midday on Wednesday. A yellow warning for rain covers the north of England, the Midlands, and north and central Wales until 6 am […]
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Vinyl records have a timeless allure, even in today’s digital age. More people are embracing nostalgia for old-school sounds and sentiments. Music festivals like Coachella and street vendors selling classic albums prove that vinyl is far from dead. If that retro allure appeals to you, you can’t ignore how indie music fans and hip-hop artists […]
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OpenAI’s founder, Sam Altman, is facing an unexpected challenge from Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson. In September, Altman approached Johansson to lend her voice to ChatGPT’s text-to-speech product, but she declined the offer, as reported by the New York Times. Nine months later, ChatGPT introduced a voice option that closely resembled Johansson’s, leaving her “shocked, angered, […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron will visit New Caledonia tonight, according to government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot’s Tuesday announcement. This trip comes as 600 more security personnel are set to join the 1,500 reinforcements already in the French Pacific territory, which has seen its worst unrest in over 30 years. The High Commission of New Caledonia, representing […]
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from London’s Heathrow Airport to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one passenger’s death and injuries to 30 others. The aircraft was diverted to Bangkok, where it made an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 3:45 pm. According to a Facebook post by SIA, 18 passengers have been hospitalized, while […]