Category: Curiosities

In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump, the former U.S. president and current Republican presidential nominee, announced a last-minute meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. The two leaders are set to meet at Trump Tower on Friday, despite Trump’s recent criticism of Zelensky on the campaign trail. This announcement has come as a shock…

The 2024 presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is shaping up to be a nail-biter. But, according to a new CNBC survey of C-suite executives, corporate America seems to be betting on Harris to take the win. Surprisingly, even though Trump is seen as better on inflation and the…

In the wake of the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India, a tragic spotlight has been cast on the safety of female health professionals across neighboring countries, including Pakistan. It’s not just about long shifts, heavy workloads, or managing the life-and-death situations that come with the job. It’s about staying safe…

Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, isn’t just sitting back and watching the AI revolution unfold. No, they’re in the front seat, gunning for global dominance in artificial intelligence (AI). On Thursday, the company dropped a bombshell: more than 100 open-source AI models, along with a slick new text-to-video generation tool. This move amps up Alibaba’s…

In a heartwarming twist of fate, the Adams County SPCA Animal Shelter in Pennsylvania found itself in an unprecedented situation: not a single animal was left in its kennels. For the first time in nearly five decades, the shelter celebrated an incredible milestone—every dog, cat, and stray had either been adopted or returned to their…

The Federal Reserve, often referred to as “the Fed,” has a profound influence on the global economy. Whether you’re a business owner, a homeowner with a mortgage, or just someone who buys groceries, the Fed’s decisions trickle down into your daily life. But how exactly does a Fed rate cut impact the world beyond U.S.…

Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, even though both are diagnosed at similar rates. This isn’t just a random, unlucky outcome—it’s a matter of racial disparities embedded in the healthcare system, not simply biology. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has shed some…

The Bank of England (BOE) hit pause on further rate cuts this Thursday, maintaining its current rate after the initial cut in August. This decision comes on the heels of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s surprising move to slice its rates by a full 50 basis points just a day before. So, what’s going on here?…

The future isn’t just digital. It’s artificially intelligent. And if you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed a growing trend: the Gulf states—namely Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar—are pouring serious cash into artificial intelligence (AI). It’s more than just tech buzzwords; it’s a full-on sprint to become global AI powerhouses. But why? And how…