China just hosted the world’s first humanoid robot fighting tournament. It was a wild mix of tech, talent, and titanium. Held in Hangzhou on May 25, the “Mecha Fighting Series” featured four Unitree G1 robots and their human trainers. They squared off in two-minute rounds of punch-and-kick action. Each robot stood 132 cm tall, weighed
Imagine an energy source so clean it only leaves behind water. And there’s enough of it buried underground to keep the lights on for the next 170,000 years. A team of scientists from Oxford, Durham, and Toronto has just cracked open the Earth’s crust—figuratively speaking. They revealed vast reserves of natural, or “white,” hydrogen. And
What happens when world leaders board a train to discuss peace? Apparently, some corners of the internet see a chance to stir up chaos. A video showing French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz en route to Kyiv made its rounds online. It quickly gained attention across social
In a meeting that could reshape the future of Ukraine’s war with Russia, Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky came together in Rome. The two leaders, meeting for the first time since their fiery Oval Office encounter in February, seemed optimistic about the potential for peace. Zelensky called their discussion “very productive.” He hopes it
What began as a beach day near the Great Barrier Reef ended in unthinkable tragedy for a British family. A 46-year-old man and his 17-year-old son were swept out to sea on Sunday while swimming in the unpatrolled waters of Seventeen Seventy, a popular coastal town in Queensland. Despite swift emergency response, both were pronounced
What started as a peaceful evening service turned into a nightmare. In a chilling turn of events, American pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped during a sermon at Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell, South Africa. Four masked men burst into the church, waving guns. They grabbed two phones—and then Pastor Sullivan. His silver Toyota Fortuner was
Does everyone really get a fair shot at success in Silicon Valley? That question is at the heart of a major lawsuit against Google. The company has agreed to pay $28 million to settle claims that it favored white and Asian employees over others in pay and promotions. The case was spearheaded by Ana Cantu,
How fast is too fast when it comes to a presidential convoy? That’s the question sparking outrage in Kenya after a British man was fatally struck by a vehicle linked to President William Ruto’s motorcade. Edgar Riches, a 79-year-old charity worker from Dorset, was visiting family in Nairobi when he was hit on a busy
The U.S. Space Force’s X-37B—basically a secret spaceplane with a very classified agenda—has been quietly orbiting Earth for over 4,000 days. And while its missions are usually wrapped in mystery, the Space Force recently broke the silence, sharing a rare onboard photo of Earth. X-37B Accomplished A Major Milestone Why the sudden reveal? It turns out that the
Got a mosquito net and a dream? In Barangay Addition Hills, you could be literally buzzing your way to some spare change. The village is offering a cash reward for every five mosquitoes you catch. The payout? One peso. Yep, that’s less than two cents. Don’t spend it all at once. Why The Bug Bounty?
Egg lovers, brace yourselves: the price of eggs has been skyrocketing, and experts say the worst might be yet to come. Avian flu is wreaking havoc on flocks across the U.S., affecting millions of hens. Since October, the outbreak has decimated egg-producing chickens. In January alone, 14.7 million hens were lost—surpassing last year’s total. Egg
Donald Trump took to the White House press room on Thursday to deliver what should have been a solemn presidential duty. He began in traditional form, expressing condolences for the victims and praising first responders. But then, as only Trump can, he shifted gears sharply. What Did the President Say? “We don’t know what caused
