If you were on a flight between Australia and New Zealand this week and noticed a detour, blame it on an unexpected guest in the Tasman Sea—China’s navy. Three Chinese warships popped up between the two countries, conducting military drills that may involve live fire. It’s not every day that frigates and cruisers come this
Breathe in that sweet oxygen while you can—because Earth’s atmosphere is set to hit the reset button in about a billion years. And spoiler alert: it’s not good news for us oxygen-loving creatures. Scientists say we’re heading back to a stinky, methane-filled vibe, more like the planet’s early days before the Great Oxidation Event. The
Ever looked at a map and thought, “What if Africa just… split in half?” Well, geologists say it’s not just a wild thought – it’s kind of happening. Slowly. Very slowly. But still, it’s happening. Over on the continent’s eastern side, the ground is cracking, stretching, and—on a bad day—swallowing houses. All thanks to the
What’s the going rate for a Bitcoin mogul these days? One American schoolteacher. Marc Fogel, who’d been stuck in a Russian prison for carrying medical marijuana, is finally home. But his ticket to freedom? Alexander Vinnik—aka the “Bitcoin Laundromat King.” This guy allegedly washed billions in dirty crypto cash through his exchange, BTC-e. Think of
If you get a text about unpaid road tolls, delete it—fast. That’s the latest warning from the FBI, as scammers are now using fake toll payment demands to trick people into handing over their personal and financial information. This phishing scam is so sloppy it’s even targeting people who don’t drive. “Scammers are pretending to
A New Mexico courtroom erupted into chaos on Friday when two enraged relatives of a murder victim attacked the suspect during a plea hearing. Alexander Ortiz, 21, was in court facing first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend, Alianna Farfan, in January 2024. What Happened? As Ortiz stood before the judge, Farfan’s uncle and
India’s record on crowd safety during religious events is grim, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With an estimated 400 million pilgrims expected at the Kumbh Mela, organizers are turning to AI for help. The gathering is a six-week Hindu festival known for its spiritual significance and has a tragic history of stampedes. 300 AI
The White House has warned that Iran could ramp up efforts to build a nuclear bomb despite being weakened by recent developments. The US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also briefed President-elect Donald Trump about this. Sullivan highlighted Tehran’s increasingly volatile position in the Middle East, citing Israeli strikes on Iranian allies and the fall
Brigitte Cleroux, a Canadian woman with a history of impersonation, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for posing as a nurse. The woman was sentenced for treating hundreds of patients in British Columbia with forged documents. Cleroux, in her 50s, admitted to assaulting patients with IV injections while working under false credentials. Cleroux
In a shocking twist, the Philippine Vice President threatened to assassinate the President, her wife, and the Philippine House Speaker. Sara Duterte publicly claimed on Saturday that she has hired an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez if she is killed. This is Not A
The family of Malcolm X has filed a $100 million wrongful-death lawsuit against the FBI, CIA, and New York Police Department (NYPD). The lawsuit alleges that the mentioned agencies conspired to allow the assassination of Malcolm X nearly 60 years ago. The suit was brought by Malcolm X’s daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, and other family members,
A Philadelphia court has ordered Elon Musk to appear giving away $1 million targeting registered voters in swing states. Prosecutors, led by Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner, argue that Musk’s initiative to give money to registered voters violates the electoral laws of the country. Elon Musk’s campaign has been organized through his political group America
