Taiwan held an unprecedented vote, known as the “Great Recall”, on Saturday aimed at ousting politicians accused of being too close to China. The early results show that all pro-China politicians have retained their seats. The opposition Kuomintang and its allies dominated the 24 districts where voters decided whether to kick out their legislators with … Read more
Tesla’s profits plummeted 16% over a three-month period as the electric carmaker faces increased competition in the EV industry. The company’s struggles coincided with Elon Musk’s outspoken presence on social media and his stint in the White House. Musk, who is the world’s richest person, drew attention due to his social media presence and his … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reversed its plan to stop issuing paper checks after September 30, citing concerns from Senator Elizabeth Warren and the need for vulnerable populations to continue receiving payments. The agency will continue to issue paper checks to Americans who have no other means of getting their benefits, particularly those with … Read more
A jihadist separatist group, Jaish al-Adl, has carried out an attack on a courthouse in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, killing at least six civilians and wounding 22 others. The attackers, who claimed responsibility for the assault, launched a second wave of violence using mortars and grenade launchers before clashing with security forces that lasted three hours. … Read more
A series of drone attacks between Ukraine and Russia has claimed five lives, with multiple people injured. The attacks occurred overnight on both sides, with Ukrainian officials reporting over 200 drones and nearly 30 missiles fired by Russia. Most targeted Dnipropetrovsk, resulting in three deaths. In Russia, a car fire following a drone strike resulted … Read more
Russia and Ukraine exchanged aerial attacks overnight, resulting in two deaths in each country, officials reported. The attacks targeted various regions, including Kharkiv, where a city’s second-largest building was damaged, and the Dnipro region, where at least two people were killed and five injured. In Kharkiv, four guided bombs, two ballistic missiles, and 15 drones … Read more
People.com is requiring a verification step before allowing access to its website. This process involves checking the user’s internet connection for security purposes. Upon completion of the verification, users are prompted to enable JavaScript and cookies to continue browsing the site. A unique code, referred to as the Ray ID, is generated during this process. … Read more
The 2023 golf film “Happy Gilmore” features an impressive cast of professional golfers in a plethora of comedic roles. While some cameos fell flat, many stood out as genuinely entertaining and memorable. Here’s our definitive tier list ranking the 22 golfers from most basic to most spectacular. Tier 1: Just sat there – Keegan Bradley … Read more
A new symptom of a “razor blade throat” has emerged among people infected with COVID-19 in China, sparking concerns among the public. However, experts say that this symptom is not a sign of a new and more severe virus. According to Google Trends data, people are searching for information on the painful sore throat symptom. … Read more
Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust nearly one-fifth of lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election on Saturday, dampening hopes for the ruling party to gain more power. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party won last year’s presidential election, but its majority is at risk due to the … Read more