Imagine needing a government-issued ID just to scroll online. That’s the reality fast approaching in China, as the country gears up to roll out its national internet ID. For years, China has led the world in online surveillance—mandatory ID checks, relentless censorship. Armies of moderators scrubbing dissent before it catches fire. Now, with this centralized
Ever wonder what millions of years of Earth’s history feels like in a single number? Try 430.2 parts per million—that’s the latest record-breaking level of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. And it’s not a fluke. It’s the direct result of us burning fossil fuels like there’s no tomorrow. Recorded this May at Hawaii’s Mauna Loa
What happens when tariffs bite hard enough to cost you nearly a billion dollars? If you’re Apple, you start packing. CEO Tim Cook just dropped a bombshell: most iPhones sold in the U.S. will soon be Made in India, not China. That’s right — after years of quiet shifts, Apple’s officially diversifying its supply chain
Elon Musk might be one of the most influential (and controversial) figures on the planet, but in Canada, a quarter-million people want him out—at least on paper. A viral petition demanding Musk’s Canadian citizenship be revoked has taken off like a SpaceX rocket. It’s Not That Simple Canada can’t actually strip citizenship just because someone is annoying. Legally, revocation only
Get ready for an astronomical treat! Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) is making its way toward a close encounter with the Sun. The once-in-a-lifetime comet is expected to light up our skies this month, with skygazers urged to set their telescopes. Brighter Than Venus While predicting a comet’s brightness can be tricky, some experts are hopeful
Elon Musk’s net worth hit an eye-watering $447 billion this week, which feels impossible to wrap your head around. In just one day, Musk’s fortune jumped a record-breaking $62.8 billion, fueled by Tesla’s soaring stock prices. Since Trump’s 2024 election victory, Musk’s wealth has surged by 77%, adding an astounding $218 billion this year alone.
One of the world’s most extraordinary artifacts is about to go on auction for a jaw-dropping price. On December 18, Sotheby’s will auction the Yavne Tablet, a 114-pound marble slab inscribed with the Ten Commandments in Paleo-Hebrew, dating back to the late Roman-Byzantine era (300–800 AD). This ancient treasure is roughly the size of a
Australia just dropped a bold proposal to ban social media for kids under 16. According to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the ban will cover platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X. If it becomes law, the ban could set the stage for one of the world’s toughest digital age restrictions. Violators Can Face
The Indian and the Canadian governments have expelled top diplomats in a tit-for-tat move as Canada accuses India of transnational killings. Canada accused the Indian government of being involved in killing a sikh separatist leader in Toronto. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s remarks came after police found credible evidence that Indian agents were directly involved
While the former President Donald Trump is accusing President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for not helping disaster-torn areas, his close aide has dropped a bomb on him. Mark Harvey, a former aide to President Donald Trump, recently claimed that during his time in office, Trump initially resisted providing disaster relief to California in 2018
Donald Trump’s campaign has stated that the former president has been briefed by U.S. intelligence on specific threats from Iran to assassinate him. In a social media post, Trump mentioned “big threats” from Iran and thanked Congress for approving additional funds for his Secret Service protection. Trump’s campaign’s communications director, Steven Cheung, noted that these
The most awaited moment in the US 2024 presidential elections has finally arrived as supporters of both parties brace for a presidential debate. The former President Donald Trump and the current Vice-President Kamala Harris will face each other tomorrow in first debate after weeks of speculation. Two weeks ago, Mr. Trump threatened to withdraw from
