Instead of cozying up to traditional allies like the UK or Canada, Trump’s first international trip of his second term is a four-day sweep through Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. His visit highlights a shift in focus toward Middle Eastern relations. His goal? Lock in flashy deals and court billion-dollar investments, all while skipping
What happens when the walls of history go up in flames? Memphis is grappling with that painful question after fire tore through the iconic Clayborn Temple. It is the very place where the battle cry “I Am a Man” first rang out. The 1:30am blaze, called in via a commercial alarm, was under control within
What would you do if a criminal defendant walked right past you and out the door, escaping justice? Well, that’s exactly what happened in a Wisconsin courtroom—and it led to a judge’s arrest. Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee County Circuit judge, is facing serious charges. She allegedly helped a Mexican man, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, evade arrest by
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
