The Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed wide receiver Mike Williams on a one-year deal worth $6 million. This marks Williams’ return to the team, where he was initially drafted in 2017 as the seventh overall pick. The move comes after the Chargers released him last offseason to create cap space. During his time with the … Read more
In 1968, astronaut Bill Anders took an iconic photo of Earth from the Moon, known as Earthrise. The picture showed a vibrant blue-and-white sphere emerging over the barren surface of the Moon. This image helped spark a nascent environmental movement and changed humanity’s perception of our home planet. Now, more than half a century later, … Read more
Elon Musk’s business empire is experiencing a significant downturn. In just six weeks, Tesla’s shares have plummeted by 40%, wiping out the gains made after the 2024 election. This reversal reveals Mr. Musk’s reliance on his fanbase’s inflated expectations for financial success. Musk’s approach to building businesses has been criticized as overly reliant on investors’ … Read more
The US Social Security Administration has abandoned plans to end phone service for millions of Americans, following reports that Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service team was investigating the potential for fraud in this area. Instead, the agency will implement a narrower revision that eliminates direct deposit changes made by phone. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/03/12/social-security-phone-doge-elderly-disabled
Amnesty International Regional Director Heba Morayef has urged the Syrian authorities to take immediate action to protect civilians and prevent further killings and violations, amid reports of hundreds of Alawite minority civilians being killed in coastal areas. Morayef said that swift and decisive action is needed to ensure that civilians are protected and perpetrators of … Read more
A US influencer, Sam Jones, is facing backlash after a video was released of her taking a baby wombat away from its mother in Australia. The video, which has since been deleted, showed Ms Jones picking up the joey and running across it to a car while its mother chased after them. Australia’s Prime Minister … Read more
South Africa plans to allocate an additional 28.9 billion rand ($1.5 billion) towards health spending in the 2025 budget, aiming to make up for cuts to aid from the US under the Trump administration. The extra funds will cover the salaries of over 9,300 medical personnel and 800 newly qualified doctors. The country’s health system … Read more
The US financial sector is urging the revival of a largely dormant consumer regulator, citing concerns over the ongoing implications of its existing rules. Despite the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s headquarters being placed on hold, its guidelines continue to affect businesses, with state authorities monitoring compliance and potential penalties for non-compliance. Industry players are seeking … Read more
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Naples, Italy, causing widespread destruction and leaving many residents homeless after a night spent camping outdoors or in their cars. The quake, which occurred at a shallow depth of 3km, was felt across the city and disrupted power supplies. Italian seismologists said there was no evidence of an imminent eruption … Read more
A powerful 4.4-magnitude earthquake has struck Naples, Italy, forcing residents to sleep on the streets as a result of its intense tremors. The quake’s epicentre was located in Pozzuoli city, about 2.5 kilometres west of Naples. At around 1.25am on Thursday, a “huge roar” was heard before the earthquake hit, prompting widespread panic among residents. … Read more