South Carolina death row inmate Mikal Mahdi faced limited options. With lethal injection plagued by shortages and the electric chair notorious for gruesome failures, he made his choice. His lawyer called it “the lesser of three evils”—death by firing squad. Set to be executed on April 11, Mahdi will sit strapped to a chair, a
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa isn’t backing down in his war on organized crime. But his latest move? It’s raising serious eyebrows. Noboa has struck a deal with Erik Prince, the founder of the infamous private military firm Blackwater. The agreement aims to combat drug cartels and illegal fishing in Ecuadorian waters. The announcement, made via
On its way to investigate the aftermath of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft made a pit stop at Mars. During its visit, it snapped rare and intriguing images of the planet’s lesser-known moon, Deimos. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) HERA mission, which aims to assess the impact of NASA’s 2022 asteroid defense test,
Donald Trump wants to strike a new nuclear deal with Iran, and his first move? A letter to its leadership—because nothing says “let’s talk” like some old-fashioned snail mail. “I said I hope you’re going to negotiate because it’s going to be a lot better for Iran,” Trump told Fox Business, adding that military action
Apple is making a half-a-trillion-dollar promise to the US. Yes, you read that right. Over the next four years, the tech giant plans to pour $500 billion into the American economy, with a flashy new manufacturing plant in Texas leading the charge. Decision Will Generate 20,000 Jobs The company says this will generate 20,000 jobs,
South Korean actor Kim Sae-Ron, once a rising starlet with Cannes acclaim under her belt, was found dead at her Seoul home on Sunday. The news stunned fans and left the entertainment world reeling as she was just 24 years old. Police say there’s no sign of foul play, but questions linger. What led a
Ever wondered what you’d do if a space rock the size of the Statue of Liberty came hurtling toward your city? Well, NASA is wondering the same thing—because it might happen. Meet asteroid 2024 YR4, the unwelcome cosmic guest with a 2.3% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032. Not lottery-winning odds, but not nothing
Canada has alleged that the Indian Home Minister was responsible for assassinating sikh leaders on its soil. On Tuesday, the Canadian government intensified its diplomatic row with India by alleging that Amit Shah, a close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was involved in orchestrating attacks against Sikh separatists in Canada. Relations Drops To Lowest
People in the Newfoundland beach of Canada are curious and concerned after mysterious white blobs washed up on the shore. The blobs were described by nearby residents as doughy that resembles poorly made bread with a vegetable oil-like odor. Canadian authorities are investigating the cause but so far have remained unsuccessful, the BBC report mentioned.
A Southern African country, Namibia has announced plans to cull more than 700 wild animals including elephants, zebras and hippos. The worsening drought conditions were cited as a justification by the government which it said will help reduce the crisis. The country is facing its worst drought in a century, leading the government to take
A famous Instagram model from Brazil has been sentenced to eight years in prison for human trafficking and slavery, the BBC reported.
A unique plant has become the first species in the United States to be wiped out in the wild due to rising sea levels, according to a scientific research paper.
