International and regional news from around the globe.
The 28-year-old Xiallong Wang is facing charges for defrauding a Wolcott man of $60,000 via a fraudulent bitcoin investment scheme. Xiallong Wang, a New Yorker, was arrested in Wolcott, Connecticut, on suspicion of defrauding a local resident of $60,000 through a bitcoin scam. The victim was coerced into investing in gold through a website that…
Failed Wins in New York City Retirement Systems Shareholder Initiatives Report 2024: Worker rights for Starbucks and Wells Fargo amist ESG propositions. The New York City Retirement Systems has published its 2024 Shareholder Initiatives Postseason Report in a year marked by sharp political tension and a growing strong conservative backlash against ESG investing. In this…
Australia’s 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy – breaking through commercial barriers for the production of renewable hydrogen, encouraging innovation, and deepening international trade partnerships. Australia is now positioned to further solidify its leadership as a global hydrogen leader with the release of its 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy. The strategy provides a comprehensive framework that will accelerate…
For years, ticks have been among the most feared pests due to their notorious ability to attach themselves to a host and remain there for as long as possible, thereby transmitting life-threatening diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But what has remained a mystery is the exact mechanism by which the ticks…
Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is very serious because it often doesn’t cause any symptoms in the beginning. This means it’s usually found later, when treating it is harder and chances of survival are lower. One thing many people don’t know is that a common bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) can lead to…
Katie Holmes has always remained protective of her daughter, Suri Cruise, and again, she stands up for her privacy admidst a series of unfounded rumors. This time, Holmes is responding to a widely circulated report claiming her 18-year-old daughter was now a millionaire thanks to a trust fund set up by her father, Tom Cruise….
At this year’s *Royal Carols: Together at Christmas* service, held on December 6, 2024, Princess Kate, the Princess of Wales, made a rare and deeply personal comment about the difficult year she has faced. Normally a creature of effortless poise in public, Kate disclosed a more fragile self to a wider audience than perhaps few…
Truthfully speaking, the NFL coach of the New England Patriots for such a long time, Bill Belichick, has decided to stun the world by leaving the previous team for a coaching job at the University of North Carolina, or UNC. The news arrived after a highly-anticipated press conference earlier today, in which the name of…
A high-profile theater production called Raygun: The Musical was suddenly canceled after a breakdancing icon’s legal dispute brought to the forefront copyright infringement and creative control. The musical, set to premiere next month, gained attention for the blend of sci-fi themes, pop culture references, and dynamic dance performances. Yet, the production has halted in the…
President Donald Trump has nominated Harmeet Dhillon, a famous San Francisco-based attorney and a leading conservative legal activist, for the position of Assistant Attorney General in the DOJ. The appointment, which was announced today, was one of the highlights of Dhillon’s relatively short but exciting career as a civil liberties advocate and government scrutiny activist….
