On Easter Monday, the world lost Pope Francis—born Jorge Mario Bergoglio—at age 88. Just a day earlier, he’d appeared smiling in a wheelchair, waving to crowds in St. Peter’s Square. Now, shock and sorrow ripple across the globe. The Vatican confirmed his death early this morning, following a long health battle that included recent double
For the first time since the 1940s, clean energy met over 40% of global electricity demand in 2024. That’s right—solar panels, wind turbines, and hydro plants are no longer just “alternatives.” They’re powering the world. The biggest star of the show? Solar. According to thinktank Ember, solar has been the world’s fastest-growing energy source for
Is Tesla’s brand power finally losing its charge? The numbers suggest it might be. The electric car giant saw its European sales nosedive by 44% last month, its worst February in five years. And while some point to model updates and market shifts, others are eyeing one man—Elon Musk. Since stepping into a key role
In a move sure to spark heated debate, Donald Trump has officially declared English as the nation’s official language. The order officially becomes the first in U.S. history as it has never been done before by any President. Signed via executive order, the policy scraps a Clinton-era rule that required federal agencies to offer language assistance for non-English speakers.
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
