Right-wing political parties and populist leaders across the world thrive on the Us vs Them narrative. In the US, President-elect Donald Trump spoke darkly about the enemies within (those who oppose him) and the immigrants (“who eat pet cats and dogs”). In Europe, all parties on the right of the ideological spectrum view immigrants with […]
Cyberscammers are some of the most heartless people out there. They don’t even spare our military heroes. Last year, these criminals stole $477 million from veterans, military personnel and their spouses, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That’s a $63 million jump from 2022, showing that the military community is a big target for […]
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OnePlus seems to be preparing to launch the OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro in China. The Chinese tech brand is yet to make an official announcement, but rumours about the duo continue to surface on the Web. As per a new leak, the OnePlus Ace 5 will run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 […]
A man wears a mask to avoid smog while he rides on a bicycle along a road in Multan, November 9, 2024. — Reuters Unicef says smog affects children, pregnant women the most. Young children most affected as they have smaller lungs: Unicef. We cannot afford to let our babies breathe toxic air, says Fadil. More […]
China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, signaling its progress toward developing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The project, located at the Longwei site in Sichuan, is identified as part of China’s plan for naval nuclear propulsion. China’s navy, already the world’s largest, aims to create a “blue-water” force capable […]
In a time when stories of courage and sacrifice deserve to be heard, a collection of podcasts, documentaries and audiobooks shines light on the incredible journeys of American heroes. From the inspiring tales shared on the “Proud American” podcast hosted by Johnny Joey Jones to the eye-opening documentaries like “Wildcat” and “To Be of Service,” these […]
Are your kitchen drawers cluttered with packets of free ketchup and oregano from fast food chains? Is it just a small stack, or do you have a grand collection that you’re proud of? In a viral Instagram video, content creator, Sarthak Sachdeva, went on a mission to collect free ketchup from food outlets in a […]
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has teamed up with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch a new Centre of Excellence focused on “Fluid and Thermal Sciences.” With an initial seed funding of Rs 1.84 crore from ISRO, the Centre will become a vital hub for thermal management research, targeting solutions […]
