WNBA: Minnesota Lynx Make Key Addition Ahead of Playoffs

The Minnesota Lynx have acquired Dallas Wings guard DiJonai Carrington in a trade, bolstering their team ahead of the playoffs. The top-ranked team in the WNBA season has added Carrington, who was averaging 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game after joining the Wings in February. Carrington joins the Lynx alongside guard Karlie Samuelson, who … Read more

Figma IPO Vindication for Lina Khan’s Regulatory Approach

Former FTC Chair Lina Khan Celebrates Figma’s Successful IPO Lina Khan, former chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), is celebrating Figma’s successful initial public offering (IPO) as a vindication of her approach to regulating big tech. The FTC, under Khan’s leadership, had challenged Adobe’s acquisition of Figma in 2023, citing concerns that it could … Read more

Violence Spirals in Syria’s Suwayda Despite Ceasefire

Tensions are high in Syria’s Suwayda region after renewed violence broke out, despite a ceasefire agreement. Armed groups have attacked government personnel, killing at least one soldier and wounding others. The Syrian government attributes the violence to “rebel gangs” that refused to stop their media campaigns. According to state media, the clashes began on July … Read more

Yemen Coast Sinks Migrant Boat, Over 50 Dead

A boat carrying around 150 migrants sank off the coast of Yemen’s Ahwar district in southern Abyan province on Sunday. At least 54 people died, with dozens still unaccounted for. The incident occurred during bad weather and involved a flimsy boat crossing the Bab al-Mandab strait from Africa to reach Saudi Arabia. The International Organization … Read more

Swimming World Championships Day 6 Highlights

The gold medals were spread around during the swimming world championships on Friday, thanks to the absence of top stars Léon Marchand and Summer McIntosh from their respective finals. Léon Marchand will attempt to break his own record in the 400 individual medley on Sunday, while Summer McIntosh seeks two more gold medals over the … Read more

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil and Military Facilities

Ukraine has launched a series of strikes against Russian military facilities and infrastructure, including a major oil refinery in Ryazan and a military airfield used for launching long-range drones. The attacks, which were carried out by Ukrainian unmanned systems forces, have sparked fires at the affected locations. The strikes also hit an electronics factory in … Read more

Scientists Baffled by Earth’s Sudden Speed Increase

On August 5, 2025, Earth will experience a notable event as the planet completes its rotation 1.51 milliseconds earlier than usual. This acceleration has sparked intense scientific debate and speculation, with traditional explanations such as melting ice caps or lunar gravitational forces failing to account for the phenomenon. Researchers are struggling to understand the cause … Read more

Austin’s Dark Past: A True Crime Masterpiece

A new documentary series, The Yogurt Shop Murders, sheds light on the 1991 murders of four teenage girls in Austin, Texas. The film-maker, Margaret Brown, takes a unique approach to storytelling, delving into the trauma suffered by the victims and their families, as well as the cultural ironies and phenomena surrounding the case. Brown’s documentary … Read more