A chocolate shortage is looming over Valentine’s Day due to catastrophic weather and crop disease in West Africa, sending prices soaring. The region’s cocoa yield has been severely impacted, leaving consumers with a bitter taste at the cash register. The crisis is expected to worsen, with many predicting further price increases. Chocolate lovers may need … Read more
A recent astronomical study has revealed a strange collision event involving two black holes, one located in our galaxy and the other in a distant universe. The collision, which is believed to have occurred billions of years ago, was detected due to the release of gamma rays and other high-energy particles into space. According to … Read more
US retail sales dropped 0.9% in January, the biggest decline in nearly two years, likely due to harsh winter weather and wildfires. This marks a reversal of the previous four months of steady gains. However, economists note that the drop may not reflect a significant change in consumer spending habits. The Commerce Department reported that … Read more
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US President Donald Trump’s executive order to end duty-free entry for cheap Chinese goods has caused chaos, with millions of packages piling up at ports of entry and the US Postal Service struggling to implement a new tariff collection system. The policy change, announced last month, aims to increase revenue from tariffs on low-value shipments. … Read more
Kathy Bates, Oscar winner and star of Matlock, revealed her personal journey of weight loss in a recent interview. The actress lost 100 pounds, which enabled her to take on the show’s physical demands. Bates was diagnosed with diabetes due to family history, fearing the consequences it could bring. Her father had undergone a leg … Read more
The European Parliament has urged the European Union to freeze direct budget support for Rwanda until it stops backing Tutsi-led M23 rebels and allows humanitarian access to areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The parliament’s resolution, passed in a 443-4 vote, also calls for the suspension of an EU-Rwanda memorandum on strategic minerals. The … Read more
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Germany is set to hold an early election on February 23, with conservative party CDU/CSU leading polls. The incumbent chancellor, Olaf Scholz, believes his center-left Social Democrats will pull ahead, but current poll figures suggest otherwise. According to a recent ARD Deutschlandtrend poll, the CDU/CSU has increased its lead to 32%, while the far-right Alternative … Read more
Apple’s latest operating system, iOS 18, has been released to the public, bringing with it a plethora of exciting features and updates. To help you make the most of these new features, we’ve put together this cheat sheet. **What’s New in iOS 18?** iOS 18 offers several key updates, including: * Apple Intelligence: Genmoji and … Read more