Ethel Caterham, born in 1909, has become the world’s oldest living person at 115 years old. The British woman has been verified by LongeviQuest and the Gerontology Research Group for the Guinness World Records. Caterham attributes her longevity to a positive attitude and not arguing with anyone. “I listen and I do what I like,” … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial venture is seeing growing influence in the global cryptocurrency industry. A stablecoin launched by World Liberty, USD1, was chosen to facilitate a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi-based MGX into crypto exchange Binance. The investment deal involves the use of USD1, which aims to allow people to access … Read more
BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac has joined a growing list of celebrities in supporting the Irish protest group Kneecap, which is at the center of a freedom of expression row. The letter, backed by artists such as Paul Weller and punk band The Pogues, aims to highlight concerns over censorship claims made against the … Read more
Protesters across the globe marked International Workers’ Day on May 1st, with many focusing on US President Donald Trump’s policies. In Turkey, more than 200 people were arrested in Istanbul as authorities blocked access to central areas and shut down transit lines. The arrests came as pro-democracy demonstrators protested against the jailing of opposition mayor … Read more
NASA Research Finds Universe Faces “Big Freeze” Due to Dark Energy-Driven Expansion A recent NASA study has shed new light on a mysterious theory that suggests the universe is hurtling towards a catastrophic event known as the “Big Freeze.” According to this concept, dark energy-driven cosmic expansion will eventually lead to a state of heat … Read more
Directed by Paul Feig, “Another Simple Favor” is a comedy-crime-mystery-thriller that follows the story of Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and her bosom friend Emily Nelson (Blake Lively), who reunite in Italy after a series of events. The sequel to 2018’s hit film “A Simple Favor,” which also starred Kendrick and Lively, promises more of the … Read more
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unveiled its latest atomic clock, NIST-F4, which is set to become one of the world’s most accurate timekeepers. The clock, located in Boulder, Colorado, measures an unchanging frequency in cesium atoms, providing a stable foundation for global timekeeping. Established as one of the world’s most accurate … Read more
May is here and so are some exciting new releases from esteemed authors. On May’s horizon, fans of literature will be treated to works by notable names such as Stephen King, Marisa Crane, Ocean Vuong, and Madeleine Thien. The month promises a wealth of fiction, including The Emperor Of Gladness, A Sharp Endless Need, and … Read more
A team of geologists from the University of Maryland and the University of HawaiĘ»i has successfully linked a massive volcanic eruption to its source deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. The eruption occurred on the Ontong-Java Plateau, a submerged seafloor platform in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, approximately 70 million years ago. The plateau is roughly the … Read more
A new study has identified the countries where people are flourishing the most, with Indonesia topping the list. Flourishing is not just about individual happiness but also encompasses health, financial security, meaning, relationships, and character. The study, which surveyed 207,000 participants across 40 languages and six continents, found that while developed countries report higher levels … Read more