Belgrade Protests Over Railway Station Collapse

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gathered in Belgrade to commemorate the victims of a railway station roof collapse. They blame authorities, including President Aleksandar Vucic’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), for corruption and nepotism. The protesters, mostly students from the state university, have been blockading classes for weeks to demand justice. The concrete awning … Read more

US Tightens Controls on AI Chip Exports Amid China Tensions

The US government has unveiled new regulations to restrict the export of artificial intelligence (AI) chips and technology, aiming to bolster American leadership in AI while blocking China’s access. The rules, which take effect 120 days from publication, cap the number of AI chips that can be exported to most countries and exempt exports to … Read more

Carrie Underwood to Perform at Trump Inauguration

Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on January 20. The event also features performances by Village People and Lee Greenwood. Underwood expressed her honor in performing during this historic event, stating she is proud to be a part of unity and looking towards the future. Village … Read more

Website Temporarily Unavailable Due to Excessive Traffic

A website experienced technical difficulties due to an overwhelming number of requests. The issue was resolved after a period of time, but it may recur if the traffic continues to be high. The cause of the problem is often related to “too many requests” or “429 Too Many Requests.” This error message typically indicates that … Read more

100+ Trapped Miners Die in South African Mine Amid Police standoff

At least 100 men who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died of suspected starvation and dehydration after being trapped deep underground for months, a group representing the miners said Monday. More than 500 others are still trapped. The Mining Affected Communities United in Action Group (MACUA) reported that … Read more

Ghost Island Appears and Disappears in Caspian Sea

NASA satellites have captured images of a mysterious “ghost island” that briefly emerged in the Caspian Sea before vanishing without a trace. The island was formed by a mud volcano eruption off the coast of Azerbaijan and lasted for only two years. The phenomenon has sparked questions about the underlying processes that gave rise to … Read more

Rubio Faces Growing Scrutiny as Trump’s Cabinet Takes Center Stage

President-elect Donald Trump is moving quickly to fill his cabinet positions, leaving Senator Marco Rubio, his nominee for Secretary of State, to navigate a challenging dynamic. Despite being the top contender for the role, Rubio has largely taken a backseat as Trump appointees take active roles in their respective regions. The president-elect’s special envoys have … Read more

McDonald’s Expands Cosmic Beverage Concept in Texas

In January 2024, McDonald’s launched its new beverage-led concept, CosMc’s, with a single location in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The response was overwhelming, with fans lining up for hours and some even traveling from the UK and France to try the unique menu items. CosMc’s has continued to innovate, expanding to six locations in Texas and refining … Read more