A 60-year-old male civilian from North Korea was detained after crossing the heavily fortified land border into South Korea on Thursday, according to Seoul’s military. The individual managed to cross the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the DMZ’s midwestern part and was tracked down by a surveillance device between 3 and 4 am. The operation … Read more
Centene, a major seller of Affordable Care Act plans, has seen its stock value plummet after it withdrew its 2025 guidance due to unexpected increases in benefits usage by ACA enrollees. The company’s stock fell by 40% on Wednesday, its worst single day since going public in 2001. The news from Centene also affected other … Read more
Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon was scathing in her assessment of her team’s performance in Thursday night’s 81-54 loss to the Indiana Fever. The defeat marked a rare win for the Fever, who snapped a 16-game losing streak against the Aces dating back to 2019. Indiana’s offense, led by Kelsey Mitchell’s 25 points, was … Read more
The River Seine in Paris is set to reopen as a public swimming spot for the first time in over a century. The massive cleanup project, which cost 1.4 billion euros, has made it suitable for Olympic competitions and will now allow Parisians and tourists to take a refreshing dip. Three new swimming sites are … Read more
Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan, sparking outrage from opposition figures and critics who argue that it will legitimize a regime known for its severe restrictions on women’s rights. The decision comes almost four years after the Taliban swept into power and marks a major milestone for … Read more
Russia launched its largest aerial attack on Ukrainian capital Kyiv, targeting apartment blocks, schools, and infrastructure with over 550 drones and 11 missiles. The attack began shortly after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who made no progress towards ending the conflict. The bombardment left at least one … Read more
The 4th of July barbecue season is expected to be more expensive this year due to President Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs. Since his tariff announcement in April, the price of a six-pack of bottled domestic beer has grown by over 13%. This increase affects not only beer but also other BBQ essentials such as outdoor … Read more
Flights between Dublin Airport and several European cities have been cancelled due to a two-day air traffic control strike in France. A total of 16 flights have been grounded, affecting passengers bound for Paris, Biarritz, Nice, and Murcia in Spain. The Irish airline Ryanair has been most affected, cancelling 170 flights across Thursday and Friday, … Read more
An asteroid, 2024 YR4, received an unusually high impact probability in January 2025, sparking concerns among the public. As a planetary defense expert, I was initially asked to explain what this meant for Earth’s safety. Scientists monitor asteroids whose trajectories may take them close to our planet and calculate their likelihood of collision using observational … Read more
Wall Street analysts underestimated June’s U.S. jobs report, expecting weak growth due to negative private payroll data and President Trump’s angry social media posts. However, the actual number of new jobs created was higher than expected, with a 147,000 increase in nonfarm payroll jobs. Analysts now say that “seasonal noise” around government hiring skewed the … Read more