A recovered diary from a North Korean soldier who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine reveals a shocking “bait” tactic used by Russian forces to lure Ukrainian drones into deadly ambushes. The diary, published by the Wall Street Journal, shows how soldiers are being used as human shields on the front lines. The tactic involves … Read more
Pantera has taken the throne, overtaking Mufasa as the top-grossing film in the US box office this weekend. The Lion King’s sequel, Den of Thieves 2, raked in $15.5 million, surpassing Mufasa’s $13.2 million. The film, starring Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr., debuted at No. 1 after weeks of competition from other family-friendly films. … Read more
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has been detected in a buffalo herd outside Berlin, prompting authorities to ban animal transports in the surrounding region of Brandenburg and close two zoos as a precautionary measure. The last time Germany experienced an outbreak was 35 years ago. The virus, which infects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, pigs, and … Read more
An 8-year-old’s casual observation in his backyard has led to a groundbreaking discovery about an intricate relationship between ants, wasps, and oak trees. Hugo Deans’ initial notion that ants were carrying seeds turned out to be a story of chemical mimicry, evolutionary strategy, and ecological interdependence. Researchers from Penn State University, where Hugo’s father is … Read more
An Austrian woman, Eva Gretzmacher, a 70-year-old development worker, has been kidnapped by unknown assailants in the Nigerien military-ran West African country. According to the Austrian foreign ministry, Ms. Gretzmacher was taken from her home in Agadez, approximately 900km from Niamey, with reports stating she was forced into a vehicle by unidentified individuals. Ms. Gretzmacher, … Read more
European Union foreign ministers are set to discuss easing sanctions imposed on Syria, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said. The meeting will take place in Brussels later this month, and ministers will consider lifting restrictions on individuals and entities linked to the country’s government. The move comes after the overthrow of President Bashar Assad last … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have visited World Central Kitchen in Pasadena, California, to support relief efforts for those affected by the deadly wildfires in Southern California. The couple, who live about 90 miles north of Los Angeles, donated essential supplies, served meals with World Central Kitchen, and connected with … Read more
US Steel and Nippon Steel have received a six-month reprieve on their $14.9 billion deal after the Biden administration delayed enforcement of its order blocking the acquisition. The companies have welcomed the extension, citing a desire to revive the deal that was initially blocked on national security grounds. The delay will give the courts time … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg criticized Apple’s recent innovation efforts, including its Vision Pro headset, in a podcast interview with Joe Rogan. He stated that Apple hasn’t invented anything great in roughly two decades since the iPhone was created by Steve Jobs. Zuckerberg argued that if Apple stopped applying arbitrary rules, Meta’s profit would double. He … Read more
US stock indexes closed mostly higher on Monday, starting the new week on a positive note ahead of crucial jobs data later this week. The S&P 500 index gained 31.3 points, or 0.5%, while the NASDAQ Composite rose 237.6 points, or 1.2%. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was slightly down. The Federal Reserve’s top … Read more