A rebel group, Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), has taken control of the airport in South Kivu’s Kavumu and allegedly forced government forces to retreat from the city of Bukavu. The provincial capital is said to be under rebel control with widespread looting reported by residents. The AFC, which includes the M23 armed group, claims it … Read more
Reports have emerged that the US State Department published a plan in 2024 to procure $400 million worth of “armored Teslas” by 2025, sparking concerns over potential waste and abuse of taxpayer funds. However, the original spreadsheet referencing armored Teslas has been removed from the department’s procurement forecast. The plan, which was included in the … Read more
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the world’s most pressing health threats. As bacteria and other microorganisms evolve to resist common treatments, many effective medicines become useless. The global rise of resistant infections threatens to send us back to a time when minor surgeries and infections could be deadly. Despite knowing the scope of the … Read more
Google’s latest change requires JavaScript-enabled browsers to view search result page content, potentially complicating organic rank tracking, keyword research, and AI visibility. This update aims to protect Google services from bots and “abuse,” but its impact on marketers is uncertain. Before the switch, web crawlers like Ahrefs and Semrush could scrape and index static HTML … Read more
Astronomers have unveiled a breathtaking image of the Tarantula Nebula, also known as 30 Doradus, which reveals its intricate structure and unique features. The nebula, located 160,000 light-years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud, is one of the most intense star-forming regions in the universe. The new Chandra X-ray image shows the four blue … Read more
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui will be the backdrop for several locations in HBO’s upcoming third season of “The White Lotus”. The resort, nestled on the Thai island of Koh Samui, is expected to feature prominently alongside other properties such as Anantara resorts and Rosewood Phuket. The resort, which opened 18 years ago, boasts 71 … Read more
NXT’s latest premium live event, Vengeance Day, took place at the CareFirst Arena in Washington D.C. The show was filled with surprises and significant moments that redefine the landscape of the women’s division. The evening began with a title change, where Stephanie Vaquer emerged victorious to win the NXT women’s North American championship. Later in … Read more
The Boston Red Sox have signed two-time All-Star Alex Bregman to a three-year contract, but his exact position with the team remains uncertain. Manager Alex Cora has indicated that the infield is still being evaluated and no decision on Bregman’s role can be made at this time. Bregman primarily played third base for the Houston … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national security adviser Mike Waltz, and White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Saudi Arabia to meet with Russian officials, aiming to arrange a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks are expected to focus on ending the nearly three-year … Read more
Ikaria, a small Greek island known for its picturesque landscapes and pleasant weather, is recognized for its residents’ exceptional longevity and remarkably low rates of dementia. Dan Buettner, a longevity expert, discussed the island’s unique health benefits on the Live Well Be Well podcast. According to Dan, people from Ikaria live about eight years longer … Read more