It’s the kind of summer that makes you ask—how hot is too hot? Across southern Europe, a blistering heatwave is fanning dozens of wildfires, forcing thousands from their homes and pushing thermometers beyond 40°C (104°F). Red heat alerts are flashing in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the Balkans. In Spain, flames driven by 70 km/h
Imagine landing a job at a Fortune 500 company—only it’s not you. It’s a North Korean agent, using your identity, hired through a laptop farm in suburban Arizona. Sounds like a spy thriller? It was real—and Christina Chapman was at the center of it. The 50-year-old has just been sentenced to over eight years in
What was supposed to be a fun night out in East Hollywood turned into a nightmare. Around 2 a.m. Saturday, a car slammed into a crowd waiting outside the Vermont Hollywood nightclub. Thirty people were injured, seven of them critically. Witnesses say the packed line, mostly women eager to catch a reggae and hip-hop show,
How far can technology go to save a life? About 7,000 miles, apparently. In a medical first for both Africa and the world, a cancer patient in Angola has successfully undergone robotic surgery. The surgery was performed remotely by a surgeon sitting in the United States. Yes, you read that right. Dr. Vipul Patel is
Uber is gearing up to test robotaxis in London next spring—think autonomous cars, zero human drivers, just you and the machine. Partnering with UK-based AI firm Wayve, Uber’s taking this bold leap into the future of transport. Wayve’s been quietly testing these self-driving rides on London’s bustling streets. For now, there’s always a human in
What happens when politics meets campus life? The Trump administration just turned up the heat on Chinese students studying in the US — and it’s causing quite a stir. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a plan to “aggressively” revoke visas of Chinese students. This plan targets especially those linked to the Chinese Communist Party
What started as a spring storm turned deadly fast. Tornadoes ripped through parts of Kentucky and Missouri this weekend, leaving behind a scene of devastation—and heartbreak. At least 21 people are dead, with officials bracing for more grim news as rescue teams dig through the rubble. In Missouri, five lives were lost in St. Louis
Guess who’s back, and breaking records? Bitcoin just stormed past the $100,000 mark—again—fueling fresh excitement across the crypto world. It’s a comeback story worthy of Wall Street headlines and Reddit forums alike. After a shaky spring, with prices dragging as low as $74K, Thursday’s surge to $101,329 sent a loud message: crypto isn’t just alive—it’s
The Trump administration has unveiled a new program that might sound too good to be true. It offers a $1,000 incentive for undocumented immigrants to voluntarily return to their home country. The twist? You’ve got to use an app, CBP Home, to prove you’ve left the U.S. before you get paid. At first glance, it
Imagine getting a call on NFL Draft day from the Saints’ GM telling you you’re about to be picked—only to find out it’s a prank. That’s what happened to quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and the NFL is not laughing. The Atlanta Falcons have been hit with a $250,000 fine. This came after 21-year-old Jax Ulbrich—yes, the
In the early hours of Thursday, Russia launched one of the deadliest air attacks against Kyiv in months. The assault killed at least nine people and injured over 70, including children and a pregnant woman. Drones, missiles, and anti-aircraft fire lit up the night sky, as Ukrainian defenses scrambled to intercept the assault. The destruction
How does a peaceful journey through South America end in a gruesome mystery? That’s the question haunting both Colombia and Italy after the shocking death of Italian scientist Alessandro Coatti in Santa Marta. The 35-year-old biologist had been soaking up the coastal beauty of Colombia’s Tayrona region. It was part of a solo adventure through
