Prince Andrew’s friendship with Chinese businessman Yang Tengbo has raised questions about the extent of China’s influence in the UK. A former immigration tribunal judgment suggests that Yang could be used as a “leveraged point” for political interference, despite denying being an agent of the Chinese state. In 2019, Prince Andrew was seen with Yang … Read more
In the streets of Damascus, families gather to mourn their missing loved ones, who were often arrested and tortured by the defunct Syrian prison system. Roughly 100,000 people are believed to be missing, with locals estimating that number is far higher. Many were detained for criticizing the regime or for perceived dissent. The most common … Read more
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Wordle, the popular word-based game, was invented by Josh Wardle as a puzzle for his girlfriend. Released in October 2021, it quickly gained hundreds of thousands of players before being bought by The New York Times. In Wordle, players guess a secret five-letter word within six tries. The game provides color-coded feedback: green indicates the … Read more
Panasonic has announced two new entry-level mirrorless cameras, the LUMIX G97 and TZ99, designed to capture life’s adventures on-the-go. The new cameras offer a range of updated features for both still photography and video recording. The LUMIX TZ99 is a pocket-sized travel camera available in black or silver, priced at $477.99 USD. Key features include: … Read more
Zakir Hussain, the late musician, and his wife Antonia Minnecola overcame significant cultural and familial hurdles to be together. In an interview, Hussain shared how they fell in love despite being from different countries and having family members who disapproved of their relationship. Hussain, who was born in India, met Minnecola, an Italian-American, while on … Read more
Nvidia is experiencing an upward trajectory, with analysts predicting it could surpass Apple in market value one day. The high demand for its latest Blackwell chip, which consumes energy 25 times more efficiently than the H100, has led to a potential stock price of $250 per share, valued at $6.2 trillion if achieved. The rising … Read more
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu, killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds more. The quake hit early on Tuesday afternoon, causing widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with many people trapped under rubble. The earthquake was centered 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, … Read more
The Atlanta Falcons’ 17-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders was a lackluster affair that left many in attendance feeling underwhelmed. While fans showed up in force to support their team, the victory came with few rewards for those who invested time and energy into it. In contrast, special teams units were electric, with standout … Read more
The NFL playoff picture is heating up, with the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles currently tied for the top spot in the NFC playoffs. The Lions have a franchise-record 11-game winning streak snapped in their loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, while the Eagles secured a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The tiebreaker between … Read more