The United States is actively working to end the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump has sent envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is engaging with Ukrainian officials. Trump hinted at a future meeting with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only after significant progres...
Spinal surgery can be a big deal, especially when dealing with complex cases like adult spinal deformities. One of the main worries after such surgeries is something called proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and its more severe form, proximal junctional failure (PJF). These complications can happen when the spine above the surgery site becomes too curved or unstable....
Holiday shopping can be a minefield of clever marketing tactics designed to make you spend more. Understanding these tricks can help you make smarter choices. First, beware of urgency tactics. Phrases like "limited time offer" or "flash sale" are meant to rush you into buying. Remember, products are always being made, so that "last chance" deal might not be so last ...
The Olympic flame's journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Games started with a twist. Bad weather in western Greece forced the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, moving it from the ancient stadium to a nearby museum. The flame, usually lit by the sun's rays, had to rely on a backup flame from a rehearsal due to the overcast skies. Greek rower Petros Gaidatzis kicked off...
In the world of strength sports, a big stir happened after the World’s Strongest Woman contest. The organizers found out something shocking about the winner, Jammie Booker. They discovered that Booker, who was born male, had competed in the women's category. This news came to light when some very private videos and pictures of Booker surfaced from an adult entertainm...
In a surprising turn of events, the UK's fiscal watchdog, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), released its economic forecast earlier than usual. This happened just before the finance minister, Rachel Reeves, was set to unveil her budget plans. The report, which typically comes out after the budget speech, was found on the OBR's website, hidden in an unadverti...
The tech world is buzzing with a fierce competition between Nvidia and Alphabet, two giants in the artificial intelligence (AI) arena. Recently, Alphabet's shares hit record highs, thanks to the excitement around its upgraded Gemini 3 model and rumors that Meta might buy its AI chips. Meanwhile, Nvidia, known for its AI dominance, saw its shares dip. Nvidia isn't ta...
A disagreement has sparked between President Donald Trump and the architect he chose for a White House ballroom project. The issue? Size matters. Trump wants to go big, really big, with a 90, 000-square-foot addition. But architect James McCrery II isn't so sure. He's worried this massive addition might overshadow the main White House, which is already 55, 000 square...
In a groundbreaking move, a Swiss startup has introduced a new way to customize reading glasses. The product, called read on light customized, was launched in September 2025 and has already won a prestigious award. The German Design Award 2026 in the category of Excellent Product Design – Lifestyle & Fashion was given to this innovation. The main feature of this pro...
A new hotline has been set up to help residents of public housing report crimes and illegal activities. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) introduced this initiative to address concerns about safety and illegal immigration in public housing areas. Residents can now call 1-800-347-3735 or visit the Hudoig. gov/hotline website to report issues like ...