An old word has suddenly become controversial. For over two hundred years, US laws used “alien” to describe people who are not citizens. That term appeared long before the country’s independence, in a law from 1790, and stayed in official use since 1798. The word simply filled a gap—there was no bet
An eight‑episode Apple TV show brings a modern crime mystery to life in sunny Los Angeles, perfect for viewers who enjoy shows like “True Detective. ” The series stars Colin Farrell, whose recent roles in “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “The Penguin” show his range, leading a team that hunts down a
An Italian court recently made a decision that turns heads in the business world. A Japanese parent company was in tight financial spot. Its Italian branch stepped in to guarantee a loan without demanding any fee. The Italian Supreme Court said thumbs up to this move. Why? Because the parent's troub
Asian technology shares slipped sharply after a disappointing earnings report from Broadcom, prompting investors to shift away from AI‑related names toward safer sectors. The sell‑off was strongest in South Korea, where the chip industry dominates the market. Samsung Electronics fell nearly seven
Andy Murray, long known for his tennis trophies, is stepping into a fresh chapter that shows more than just his athletic skill. A new documentary series follows him and his wife, Kim Sears, as they balance family life, a hotel business, and coaching roles. The series, produced by Rogan Productions,
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, once a popular president of Mexico, has taken to social media to criticize former U. S. President Donald Trump. He says the American leader now behaves in ways that help Mexico’s political opponents and hurt his own party. López Obrador left office in 2024, but he
Anchorage has a busy weekend ahead, but many activities are free or low cost. Start the week with Live After Five on F Street; Denali Cooks will play at sunset, and the space feels like a block party. The venue has shifted from Town Square Park to a street corner, giving it a new vibe. On Thursday
Angola’s Lisima plateau, a rarely explored highland that feeds major African rivers, has become the focus of an exciting new biological survey. Scientists and explorers from Africa and abroad trekked into this isolated area, overcoming muddy roads, broken equipment and the lingering danger of malari
An aerospace engineer from Mason, Ohio, has taken home the top prize in an international science‑fiction contest. The award, presented by L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future program, recognized his short story “In Living Color. ” The piece was chosen from a field of global entries and later appea
Antibiotic resistance is a serious danger to people around the world, especially in places where hospitals and health services are not strong. In Central Africa, this problem is worse because the health systems are fragile and it is hard to track infections or share information across different sect
