Thailand has become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, marking a significant milestone for the LGBTQ+ community in the country. The law, which was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, allows members of the LGBTQ+ community to get married and have the same legal rights as heterosexual … Read more
The supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, Sagittarius A*, has been observed exhibiting a rare mid-infrared flare, providing new insights into its behavior. The flare was detected on April 6, 2024, using the James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) mid-infrared instrument and was followed by a radio counterpart. This is the first … Read more
The world’s richest people attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration, showcasing their strong ties to the outgoing administration. Among them were top tech billionaires like Jeff Bezos ($245 billion), Mark Zuckerberg ($217 billion), and Elon Musk ($449 billion). The trio was seated next to top U.S. officials and Trump’s family during the swearing-in ceremony in the … Read more
Colombia is under attack by leftwing guerrillas, with over 100 people killed and thousands displaced in a wave of violence that threatens to derail the country’s peace process. President Gustavo Petro has vowed to take a tougher approach, issuing a defiant warning to the National Liberation Army (ELN), which is behind attacks on rival groups. … Read more
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced on Monday that a sample from a remote part of northern Tanzania has tested positive for the highly contagious Marburg disease. The virus, similar to Ebola, has a fatality rate of up to 88% if left untreated. This marks the second Marburg outbreak in Tanzania’s Kagera region since 2023. … Read more
Deep sleep is essential for rejuvenating not just our bodies but also our minds. Research has revealed that during deep sleep, the brain undergoes a natural cleansing process that clears out waste buildup from the previous day. A study published in January 2025 in the journal Cell found that the glymphatic system, which circulates fluid … Read more
A recent study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine has uncovered a significant link between COVID-19 and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a debilitating condition often triggered by infections. Researchers analyzed data from the RECOVER-Adult study, which followed adults recovering from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. The study found that … Read more
Oxfam forecasts that by 2034, at least five individuals will join the trillionaire club, with Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jensen Huang leading the pack. The charity’s updated inequality report highlights a significant increase in billionaire wealth, which rose three times faster in 2024 than it did in 2023. The rapid growth is attributed to … Read more
A gaming insider has revealed that several popular games, including Starfield and Fallout 4, are set to launch on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. The news comes as Microsoft prepares to bring exclusive titles to other consoles following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. According to eXtas1s, a video game insider, multiple games are expected … Read more
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will make a statement from Number 10 on Tuesday morning about the public inquiry into the Southport attack, where three young girls were stabbed to death. The attack was carried out by Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old who pleaded guilty to killing Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old … Read more