Trump Faces ‘Unholy Alliance’ with Unified US Foes

US President Donald Trump is facing a more unified front from his foreign adversaries than during his first term, amid efforts to peel Russia, Iran, and North Korea away from China’s influence. A new administration may seek to exploit divisions within these nations to pressure them, particularly Iran. However, the US ability to drive wedges … Read more

EA to Retire Controversial Origin Game Distribution App

Electronic Arts (EA) will retire its Origin game distribution app on April 17, 2025, replacing it with a newer app that launched in 2022. The move comes after 14 years of controversy surrounding the original launch in 2011, when EA pulled popular games like Crysis 2 from Steam to promote its own launcher. From an … Read more

Freed Hamas Captives Share Haunting Stories of 15-Month Ordeal

Three women held captive by Hamas for over 471 days shared their harrowing testimonies on Sunday, describing conditions that included being confined underground without daylight and exposed to hostile crowds. Doron Steinbrecher, Romi Gonen, and Emily Damari recounted how they were initially held together but later separated, with the latter spending extensive time with Gonen … Read more

A$AP Rocky Declines Plea Deal in 2021 Shooting Case

A$AP Rocky’s trial is underway after he declined a plea deal offer from Los Angeles County prosecutors. Prosecutors had offered the Harlem rapper, born Rakim Mayers, up to 180 days in jail in exchange for pleading guilty to one felony count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The deal also included three years of probation … Read more

Pauline Quirke Steps Away from Acting Amid Dementia Diagnosis

Actress Pauline Quirke has been diagnosed with dementia and will be stepping away from acting due to her diagnosis. The 65-year-old star, best known for her role in the hit sitcom Birds Of A Feather as Sharon Theodopolopodous opposite Linda Robson’s character Tracey, made the announcement through a statement. Quirke had previously revealed her diagnosis … Read more

Thai PM Celebrates Historic Same-Sex Weddings Ahead of January 23

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra joined LGBTQ+ couples at Government House in Bangkok to celebrate the country’s first same-sex weddings on Thursday. The nation became the first in Southeast Asia to legalize gay marriage last June, with a new law allowing same-sex couples to register their marriages and adopt children. The change also grants them … Read more

Red 40 Safety Debate: What Health Experts Say

The synthetic dye red 40 has been the subject of controversy over concerns about its potential link to hyperactivity and allergic reactions. Despite being FDA-approved since 1971, some health experts are questioning its safety for consumption. According to dietitian Caroline Thomason, RD, CDCES, research suggests that children may be sensitive to red 40, with some … Read more

Colombia’s Catatumbo Region Descends into Chaos as Violence Escalates

Colombia’s northeastern region, particularly the border village of Tres Bocas, has become a hotspot of violence, leaving over 80 people dead and thousands displaced. The latest clashes between rebel groups, including the National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC-EMC, have forced around 18,000 people to flee, with about 1,000 seeking shelter in Venezuela. The region, which … Read more

Israel Times Website Glitch Causes Brief Disruption

The website of The Jerusalem Post’s sister publication, The Times of Israel, was temporarily unavailable due to an unspecified issue. Users encountered a message asking them to enable JavaScript and allow cookies to access the site. The problem was resolved after a short period, but not before causing inconvenience to those attempting to visit the … Read more

Classic Outlook Email Bug Causes App Crash

Microsoft has confirmed a bug in classic Outlook that can cause the app to crash when creating a new email. This issue affects users who have updated to version 2412 (Build 18324.20168). Users on newer versions of Outlook, such as the latest build due out January 28, 2025, are not affected. To troubleshoot this issue, … Read more