Qatar has suspended its efforts to mediate a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip until Hamas and Israel show “willingness and seriousness” to resume talks, according to the country’s foreign ministry. The decision comes as tensions between the two sides remain high, with discussions on a long-term ceasefire proposal stalled. The Qatari government had been working … Read more
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced on his social media platform that he will not invite former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to join his incoming administration. The move is seen as a sign of Trump’s decision-making process as he navigates ideological differences within the Republican Party. … Read more
A groundbreaking study from the University of Jyväskylä has revealed that dogs can sense their owner’s emotional state through changes in heart rate variability. The research found a compelling correlation between the dog’s and owner’s heartbeat, indicating a deep physiological connection. During interaction, a dog’s heart rate adapted to match its owner’s during periods of … Read more
A US government employee has been fired after ordering disaster relief workers to skip homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The incident has been referred to a special counsel’s office for further investigation. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell described the action as “reprehensible” and a violation … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is undergoing its third major shakeup in five years, with Nvidia replacing Intel and Sherwin-Williams taking the spot of chemical giant Dow. The changes suggest that additional replacements are possible. Walt Disney (DIS 0.09%) could be vulnerable to replacement if its streaming segment falls back into losses or parks show … Read more
SpaceX has announced three consecutive rocket launch windows set to take place over Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from the Space Coast in Florida. The launches will mark significant milestones as they aim to reach the 77th, 78th, and 79th orbital rocket launches of the year. The first launch is scheduled for Sunday at 4:28-8:59 p.m., … Read more
SpaceX has successfully performed the first orbital boost for the International Space Station (ISS) using its Dragon spacecraft. The maneuver, which raised the station’s orbit by a tiny bit, marks a significant milestone in the company’s capabilities and will provide valuable data to inform the design of SpaceX’s upcoming ISS deorbit vehicle. The ISS requires … Read more
Bitcoin is nearing an unprecedented price milestone of $80,000 for the first time as investors take optimism about President-elect Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly stance into account. The cryptocurrency gained 4.3% to $79,771 on Sunday and remained steady around $79,000 on Monday. Smaller tokens such as Cardano and Dogecoin also saw significant gains. Digital asset traders attribute … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has made its third major move in five years, replacing Intel with Nvidia and removing chemical company Dow Inc. This change brings a more dynamic mix to the 128-year-old index, shifting its focus from traditional blue-chip dividend stocks to industry leaders driving growth. In contrast to other major indexes like … Read more
Democracy’s greatest foe is not an external threat, but internal division. Without treatment, extreme politics can be fatal to democratic societies. In the US, this week’s presidential election has raised concerns about the country’s future and its fractured politics. History shows that polarization doesn’t disappear with new leadership. Instead, it often leads to “democratic backsliding.” … Read more