Israel has released three hostages, including a French-Israeli dual national, in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, in the latest stage of a truce aimed at ending the 15-month war in Gaza. The handover took place on Saturday, with no chaotic scenes reported, unlike in an earlier transfer last week. The move brings the … Read more
Argentina’s decision to repeal the crime of femicide from its penal code is a major setback in the fight against gender-based violence worldwide. The move, made by President Javier Milei, dismisses femicide laws as a product of “woke” culture and claims that radical feminism distorts equality. Repealing the law could have far-reaching consequences for Latin … Read more
A dead waterfowl bird at Lake Julian Park has received a preliminary positive test result for Avian Influenza H5N1, or bird flu. Officials have confirmed eight more deaths in the park and are awaiting additional test results. Despite this, the park remains open to visitors. However, authorities advise against touching or feeding waterfowl due to … Read more
The New York Jets have hired former Detroit Lions assistant coach Tanner Engstrand as their new offensive coordinator for 2025. Engstrand will work under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, with whom he spent four seasons together on Dan Campbell’s staff in the NFL. In his current role, Engstrand oversaw a passing game that scored a … Read more
Civil rights activists gathered outside Target’s headquarters in Minneapolis, calling for a national boycott of the retail giant over its decision to scale back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The move comes after Target joined competitors Walmart and others in cutting back on their DEI programs. Veteran civil rights lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong urged people … Read more
A Queensland cult family has been convicted of manslaughter over the death of an eight-year-old girl who died from diabetes due to their refusal to provide her with insulin. The group, led by spiritual leader Brendan Stevens, believed in the healing power of God and considered normal medicine as “witchcraft”. The 14 family members, including … Read more
US President Donald Trump has called for interest rates to be lowered, but his policies may exacerbate inflation and hinder the Federal Reserve’s ability to act. Last week, Trump said he would demand lower interest rates “immediately” at the World Economic Forum. He attributed high inflation to the Fed’s failure to address it and vowed … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s executive order on offshore wind has led to its first major consequence: oil giant Shell abandoning a major New Jersey project. The company, which co-owns the Atlantic Shores project, cited increased competition, delays, and market changes in writing off a nearly $1 billion investment. The Atlantic Shores project, which would generate … Read more
NASA’s recent high-resolution images have revealed strange, spider-like formations, massive dark splotches, and high-velocity geysers erupting from beneath the Martian surface. These features are part of a seasonal cycle unique to Mars, driven by carbon dioxide sublimation rather than wind and water erosion. Scientists have identified these formations in the southern polar region, where temperatures … Read more
The recent Apple TV+ series Severance has sparked heated debates about the boundaries between work and personal life. As workers struggle with the blurred lines between the two, a question remains: do we crave clarity or flexibility? In Severance, fictional employees undergo a procedure to split their consciousness into two: the Innie (work self) and … Read more