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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia has officially been named the hosting country for the 2034 FIFA World Cup which will solidify its status as a sports hub, but the move has been vehemently criticized by human rights agencies, which raised red flags to potential human rights abuses along with the “unimaginable human cost” of…
Washington, D.C. – William J. Hennessy Jr., the legendary courtroom sketch artist whose vivid depictions brought landmark legal proceedings to life for millions, has died. He was 65. Hennessy’s family confirmed his death in a statement, describing him as a “dedicated artist, loving family man, and a keen observer of history.” The cause of death…
Washington, D.C. – Just as President Joe Biden’s term ends, FBI Director Christopher Wray—one of the most authoritative figures in American law enforcement—will be retiring and will be succeeded by a figure appointed by either Trump or the next president. Wray, an Obama-era official nominated by President Trump in 2017 for a 10-year term as…
Authorities acted quickly after TSA officers at LaGuardia Airport discovered an inert explosive in a traveler’s luggage. The museum gift will now be used for TSA training exercises after it was determined to be a safe training aid. During routine luggage screening on Monday, TSA officers at New York’s LaGuardia Airport made the shocking but…
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The secret of “Conan the Bacterium,” a microorganism that can withstand high radiation levels, has been discovered by scientists. In addition to providing new safeguards against radiation-related hazards on Earth, this finding has the potential to completely transform astronaut safety in deep space. There is a little marvel with superhuman skills deep within the microscopic…
Iconic pollinators to ecosystems, monarch butterflies face alarming population declines due to habitat loss and climate change. US wildlife officials are proposing listing the monarchs as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act and that is spurring renewed efforts to save this cherished species. Thousands of miles to the forests in the center of Mexico, it…
UPDATE: Apple has rolled out a personalized emoji, AI-sourced illustrations, and Siri made possible by ChatGPT into its latest iOS 18.2 upgrade for the latest iPhones. It introduced a highly developed AI bundle for its latest iPhones, which was designed to enrich the user experience and boost sales ahead of the holiday season. One of…
Google announced a new AI model called Gemini 2.0 in the face of antitrust challenges that include potential asset divestitures and data-sharing mandates amid regulatory scrutiny of its business practices. Google is aggressively pushing forward its AI technologies at a time when it is facing grave antitrust challenges. It recently released Gemini 2.0, an AI…
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister Andrew Muir has announced a two-month delay in the single-use vape ban, now effective from June 1, 2025, aligning with UK-wide regulations. Northern Ireland has postponed the deadline to ban single-use vapes, shifting the date for implementation to June 1, 2025. A two-month delay was announced by Environment Minister Andrew Muir,…
