Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about using force if it feels the need. Lai made this announcement at a press ...
In a surprising turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last week. This chat happened just before Maduro was labeled as a key figure in a group the U. S. sees as a terrorist organization. The talk included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and touched on the idea of a future meeting between Trump and...
Flu season is back, and it's looking like it might be a rough one. The virus has changed a lot, making it harder for our bodies to fight it off. This means more people could get sick, and those who are more at risk might get really sick or even need to go to the hospital. The flu virus is a tricky one. It's always changing, and this year, it's changed in a way that ...
The U. S. government is diving headfirst into AI-driven science with a bold new project called the Genesis Mission. Launched by President Donald Trump, this initiative aims to revolutionize how federal agencies handle scientific research. The main idea? Combine massive government datasets with cutting-edge computing to speed up research that usually takes years. The...
The crypto world is buzzing again as Bitcoin (BTC) has finally broken through the $90, 000 barrier after a tough stretch. This rebound has brought some relief to Bitcoin ETF holders, who were feeling the pinch when prices dipped below the key $89, 600 mark. Cathie Wood, the big boss at ARK Invest, is still holding onto her bold prediction that Bitcoin could hit a wh...
The ocean is facing a big problem. Trash is piling up. Plastic, oil, and other waste are harming marine life. But there's a way to fix this. The circular economy is a smart idea. It focuses on reusing and recycling materials. This idea is now joining forces with the blue economy. The blue economy aims to make money from the ocean without damaging it. Researchers loo...
Britain is in a bit of a pickle. Many wealthy folks, from tech moguls to football team owners, have been packing their bags and leaving the country. Why? Higher taxes. Now, the UK's finance boss, Rachel Reeves, is trying to fix this issue. In her recent budget, Reeves aimed to soften the blow of a new tax rule. This rule affects people who don't permanently live in ...
The UK's financial situation is still shaky, even after the recent tax hikes. That's the word from S&P Global Ratings, a big name in the world of finance. They think the country's money management is a bit wobbly, and that's a big deal. Britain has a decent credit score, an \"AA\" rating, but it's not the best. S&P says the UK could slip up and undo some of its budg...
In the early hours of a recent Friday, chaos erupted in the Syrian town of Beit Jin. Israeli forces stormed the area, leading to a violent clash. The result? At least 13 people lost their lives, including two young children. Many others were injured, some severely. The Israeli military claimed they were targeting suspected militants. They said they had to fight back ...
Russia is taking a big step to limit the use of WhatsApp. They are doing this to encourage people to use apps made in Russia instead. The country's media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has started putting restrictions on WhatsApp. They claim the app is being used for illegal activities, like planning terrorist attacks. This is not the first time Russia has targeted popular...