Vice President-elect JD Vance stated in an interview that “there’s a deal to be made” in Greenland, amid President-elect Trump’s indication that the US wants control over the world’s largest island. Greenland is considered crucial for American national security, according to Trump and Vance, due to its natural resources and strategic location. The Danish government, … Read more
Sleep has long been considered a ‘rinse cycle’ for the brain, with cerebrospinal fluid flushing out waste and toxins that accumulate during wakefulness. However, the mechanism behind this process was unclear until a recent study published in Cell shed new light on the subject. Researchers found that blood vessel contractions, stimulated by the release of … Read more
Celebrity realtor Jason Oppenheim has spoken out against price gouging in the midst of California’s devastating wildfires. One of his clients was offered a $23,000 monthly rent for a house that was initially asking $13,000. Oppenheim claims this is illegal under California law, which prohibits increasing rental prices by more than 10% during a declared … Read more
The Guardian’s Weekend Podcast explores the complexities of trauma, family dynamics, and healing. Last week, Caroline Darian, daughter of rape victims Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot, shared her personal struggles with being a child of both victim and perpetrator. Ms Darian describes feeling the “crushing double burden” of this situation, highlighting its emotional toll on mental … Read more
UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov was escorted off a Frontier Airlines flight after a dispute over his seat on a flight from Las Vegas to San Francisco. The incident occurred when the flight attendant asked Nurmagomedov if he could assist in an emergency, but he did not respond. Nurmagomedov, 36, commented on the incident, stating that … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) BepiColombo spacecraft has completed its sixth and final flyby of Mercury, gathering valuable data on the smallest planet in our solar system. During the flyby, instruments measured Mercury’s magnetic field and captured stunning images of its rocky surface. The mission has been a success, with six flybys since 2021 studying … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dealt a blow to the quantum computing stock market, saying practical applications for the technology are at least 15 years away. This statement from Huang comes after several companies’ shares skyrocketed in 2024 due to optimism about quantum computing’s potential. Despite this setback, some experts argue that mainstream applications are … Read more
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Leslie Charleson, the actress best known for her iconic role as Monica Quartermaine on the long-running soap opera General Hospital, has passed away at the age of 79. Charleson played the character from 1977 to 2020, making her the longest-tenured cast member in the show’s history. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1945, Charleson began … Read more
Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the FA Cup third round was a throwback to the iconic battles between the two teams’ managers, Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson. The Red Devils overcame several absent players, including primary penalty taker Bukayo Saka, to claim victory 5-3 on penalties. The match began with a red … Read more