NASA astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are embracing the holiday season, celebrating Christmas in space with unique traditions that set them apart from those back on Earth. Sunita Williams and her crew have made the most of their extraordinary environment, sharing festive cheer and connecting with loved ones despite the vast distance. The … Read more
Actor Tom Hardy has made a generous offer to pay the wages of dozens of set builders who were left out of pocket by a construction company working on his upcoming TV series, Fixer. The production team had been unable to make payment in time for Christmas, leaving around 50 freelance workers without their £250,000 … Read more
Former UFC champion Michael Bisping has praised Joaquin Buckley’s dominant performance against Colby Covington at UFC on ESPN 63. Despite taking the fight on short notice, Buckley was deemed the winner via doctor stoppage TKO after a cut on Covington’s right eyelid impaired his vision. Bisping credits Covington for stepping up to face a tough … Read more
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes against Syria, destroying much of the country’s military hardware and air defenses. The strikes, which have been ongoing since Assad fled to Russia earlier this month, have left Syria’s military infrastructure in shambles. The Israeli military says it has inflicted severe damage on Syria’s strategic weapons, including fighter … Read more
Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson sent a heartfelt text message to his hero, Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss, last week after hearing about his cancer diagnosis. Moss announced he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his bile duct and will undergo radiation and chemotherapy treatment. On Monday night’s game against the Chicago … Read more
A historic turning point marked in Syria last week as rebel forces seized control of the nation, toppling the regime of Bashar al-Assad and ending his family’s 50-year stranglehold on power. However, jubilant Syrians are not celebrating for everyone. The new coalition of rebel forces is led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a militant Islamist … Read more
Investors are growing increasingly concerned about the stability of the stock market in 2025, with a new report from Deutsche Bank Research revealing that their top fears have shifted compared to last year. A global trade war has emerged as the biggest risk to market stability, surpassing concerns over a US tech sector downturn and … Read more
A new play by Jonathan Spector tackles the complexities of progressive education and parental debates over vaccinations. Set against the backdrop of a real school in Oakland, California, the story follows the challenges faced by Eureka Day when an outbreak of mumps hits the community. Spector’s script sharpens as the viewpoints polarize, revealing the flaws … Read more
China is taking aim at the US with its latest move to restrict exports of rare metals, including gallium and germanium, ahead of 2025 trade talks. The ban comes in response to US limits on semiconductor-related exports. China’s monopoly on production of strategic metals used in computer chips, military applications, and other technologies poses a … Read more
Thousands of Amazon workers are threatening to go on strike during the holiday season as they demand better wages, benefits, and safer working conditions. The workers, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, have voted to authorize a strike if their demands are not met. The workers, who include drivers at two Amazon warehouses in … Read more