Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, has successfully advocated for measures within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025 that will empower the Department of Defense to better address the growing threat of drones and unmanned aircraft illegally crossing U.S. borders. Citing the challenges posed by…

The recent uproar over drone sightings in New Jersey has drawn sharp criticism from China’s state-run Global Times, which ridiculed the U.S. as a “breeding ground for delusion.” The outrage largely stems from remarks made by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul, who suggested that these mysterious aircraft may…

On Thursday, March 2023, Australian computer scientist Craig Wright was found in contempt of a London High Court order prohibiting him from making further claims about bitcoin, the cryptocurrency he falsely claims to have founded. The court, presided over by Justice James Mellor, imposed a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for…

In the latest streaming ratings, Paramount+ is reportedly outperforming Disney+, showcasing a significant shift in viewer preferences. While Paramount+ has created content for mainstream audiences—referred to as “Normal People”—Disney+ has faced criticism for allegedly producing shows that aim to sexualize children. This report indicates that the type of programming that…

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024 marked an impressive milestone as it welcomed over 20,000 conference delegates, doubling the attendance from 2023. Held from December 9 to 11 at the Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) campus on Al Maryah Island, ADFW has established itself as a pivotal gathering akin to…

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stationed on the International Space Station (ISS) since their launch on June 5, 2024, will have their return to Earth delayed following the postponement of SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission, now scheduled for at least March 2025. The crewed mission originally slated…

On Wednesday, Family Feud host Steve Harvey became the target of a viral death hoax generated by artificial intelligence (AI). This false report claimed that the 67-year-old comedy icon had died late Tuesday, prompting a wave of mourning across social media platforms. Many users expressed their condolences to Harvey’s family…

In a significant labor action just before the peak holiday season, Teamsters union members initiated strikes at seven Amazon facilities spread across four states, including New York, Illinois, California, and Georgia. The strike, which commenced on a Thursday morning, was strategically timed during the Christmas rush when millions of consumers…

The landscape of digital banking in Southeast Asia has traditionally reflected a dichotomy between developed and developing markets. Developed markets such as Singapore emphasize competition, innovation, and cutting-edge customer experiences, while developing markets like the Philippines and Vietnam prioritize financial inclusion for a significant unbanked and underbanked population. This segregation,…

On a recent Tuesday, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) initiated legal action against subsidiaries of the technology giant Apple in France and Belgium. The DRC has leveled serious allegations, claiming that these subsidiaries are involved in the use of “blood minerals” from mines in the eastern DRC that…

The Federal Reserve recently concluded its third and final rate cut of 2024, indicating a shift in its approach to monetary policy. The central bank anticipates two additional cuts for 2025, though it has reduced its projections from an initial expectation of four reductions. High mortgage rates are expected to…