Crowds gather near Khan Younis, southern Gaza, as news of an expected hostage release is anticipated. Vehicles from the Islamic Jihad group have been spotted nearby. Live coverage is available at the top of the page, ensuring updates on this critical developments. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cr53e7e7yg3t
Ukraine’s parliamentary committee announced on Jan. 29 that it has consulted with their European counterparts regarding a temporary pause of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding under President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending foreign aid programs for 90 days. This suspension aims to align assistance with “American interests” and “American values.” The committee stated … Read more
Britain’s government has approved a plan to build a third runway at Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, despite decades of delays. The move, championed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, aims to boost economic growth but faces significant environmental and legal hurdles. Heathrow, which serves 83.9 million passengers annually, is near full capacity due to rising tourism and … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking advancement in treating advanced heart failure by creating patch-like structures composed of beating heart muscle cells. This development could provide a viable alternative to organ transplants, which are often scarce and costly. The patches, derived from stem cells, mimic the properties of young heart muscle and were successfully tested in … Read more
China’s low-cost AI model, DeepSeek, has caused significant declines in major U.S. tech stocks like Nvidia (NVDA), marking a $592.6 billion drop in market value on Monday alone. Despite this direct threat to their AI businesses, investors remain cautious and have not bet against leading U.S. tech companies. The lack of panic among investors can … Read more
In a shocking turn of events, Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) backed controversial migration policies proposed by the leader of the conservative opposition, Friedrich Merz. The move came amid opposition from Scholz’s minority government, which called it an “unforgivable mistake.” Merz’s plans include stricter border controls and turning back asylum seekers at the borders, … Read more
** The much-anticipated Mexican film *Emilia Pérez* made its global debut with a bang, nabbing 13 Oscar nominations. Despite winning at major festivals like Cannes and Golden Globes, it faced mixed reviews upon release in Mexico due to sensitive portrayals of violence and narco-musical themes. Viewers expressed frustration over the film’s crude depiction of Mexico’s … Read more
Hudson Thames, the voice of Spider-Man in Disney+’s upcoming series *Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man*, shared his mixed feelings about playing the role. While he was excited for the opportunity, his biggest fear was that the show would be “woke” and overemphasize social justice issues. However, after reading the script, he reconsidered and deemed it “awesome,” … Read more
A sleeping giant in the Pacific Northwest’s ocean floor is stirring. The underwater volcano, called Axial Seamount, hidden beneath a submerged mountain range, has been quiet for decades but shows signs of activity with frequent seismic tremors. Experts say an eruption could happen soon, possibly by 2025. Volcanologist Bill Chadwick, who has closely monitored the … Read more
Dillon Gabriel, the Oregon Ducks quarterback, will wear a helmet featuring his three colleges—Oregon Football, Oklahoma Sooners, and UCF Football—as part of the Reese’s Senior Bowl tradition. This unique design highlights his journey through multiple schools during his college career. The helmet will be unveiled at the event on Feb. 1. Gabriel, with six years … Read more