Royal Gardens Hit by Staff Exodus and Low Pay Concerns

King Charles III’s gardeners at Highgrove, his royal residence in Gloucestershire, have left their jobs in droves due to low pay and high demands. Since 2022, 11 out of 12 gardeners have quit, with many citing poor working conditions as the reason. The monarch regularly visits the gardens, inspecting them before instructing staff on what … Read more

Rare Myanmar Earthquake Reveals ‘Supershear Boomerang Rupture’

A devastating earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, killing an estimated 3,770 people and injuring over 5,000. The quake, with a magnitude of 7.7-7.9, was felt across the region, including in Thailand, where it caused a construction building to collapse. The earthquake’s impact highlighted a rare seismic phenomenon: a “supershear boomerang rupture” that may … Read more

Hong Kong Hit by Powerful Typhoon Wipha

A powerful typhoon, Wipha, brought widespread disruption to travel and daily life in Hong Kong and southern China on Sunday. The storm made landfall in Guangdong province at around 5:50 p.m. local time, weakening from a typhoon to a tropical storm as it moved west. The Hong Kong Weather Observatory warned residents of strong gusts … Read more

Trump’s Tariffs Spark Global Economic Shift

US corporations and trading partners are adapting to a new global economy under President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The average tax on imported goods has risen from 2% in January to around 15%, the highest mark since the early 1940s. Tariffs imposed by Trump have reshaped economies, discouraging interest rate cuts in developing nations and affecting … Read more

Google’s Super Res Zoom Revolutionizes Smartphone Photography

I’ve always been frustrated with my phone’s zoom feature, but things changed when I started using the Pixel. The game-changer? Super Res Zoom. This advanced software-based technology has transformed my photography experience, making it feel closer to a DSLR with a long prime lens. Unlike traditional smartphone zooms that crop into the image, resulting in … Read more

NFLPA Scandal: Text Message Questions Tretter’s Loyalty and Leadership

A text message questioning the loyalty and leadership of NFL Players Association Chief Strategy Officer JC Tretter has been circulating among NFL players, sparking concerns about his future with the organization. The message, obtained by sources, lists several incidents in which Tretter allegedly broke rules and hid information from members. Tretter was a key figure … Read more

China Cracks Down on Rare Earth Smuggling Amid US-China Trade Talks

China’s state security agency has pledged to crack down on illicit exports of rare earth minerals, which it says threaten national security. The move comes just weeks after Beijing and Washington agreed to make it easier for American firms to obtain the materials, critical for manufacturing and computer chip production. According to a report published … Read more

Boosting Productivity with Google’s AI-Powered NotebookLM

As a full-time student, I’ve found Google’s AI-powered personalized research assistant, NotebookLM, to be an indispensable tool in my workflow. Its features seamlessly integrate into my study routine, making it easy to stay on top of writing and research. NotebookLM started as a Google Labs experiment, but its core concept has impressed me thoroughly. The … Read more

Sperm Cells Defy Physics in Viscous Fluids

Researchers at Kyoto University have made a groundbreaking discovery about the behavior of human sperm cells in viscous fluids. Contrary to long-held assumptions based on Newton’s Third Law of Motion, sperm cells seem to defy physics and glide effortlessly through dense liquids like honey. Newton’s third law states that for every action, there is an … Read more

Erdogan Urges World Acceptance of Two States on Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a two-state solution on the island of Cyprus, 51 years after the Turkish invasion that divided the island. Speaking at a public works inauguration ceremony, Erdogan emphasized the importance of brotherhood, security, and peace for Turkish Cypriots and stated Turkey’s enduring presence in Cyprus. Erdogan expressed … Read more