The UK has given the green light to China's massive new embassy near London's financial hub, sparking debates. This isn't just any embassy; it's a whopping 20, 000 square meters of Chinese diplomatic space, the largest in Europe. China bought the spot in 2018 for a cool $312 million, but the plans g
U. S. bank stocks took a hit during morning trading on Tuesday. This happened as investors waited to see if a 10% cap on credit card interest rates would be enforced by the Trump administration. The deadline for this decision was January 20. The proposed cap aims to make credit cards more affordabl
The 2026 Oscars are shaping up to be a wild ride, with a mix of genres and stories that could make history. Warner Bros. is leading the pack with two big contenders: "Sinners, " a vampire drama, and "One Battle After Another, " a political epic. "Sinners" is on track to break records with up to 15 n
In the world of tiny tech, handling droplets is a big deal. Imagine trying to move and split tiny drops of liquid with precision. That's what digital microfluidic devices do. They use something called electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) to control droplets. But there's a problem. The way droplets sp
Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, has taken a significant step onto the global stage. He recently joined the U. S. President's Board of Peace. This move comes after years of being sidelined by Western nations due to his human rights record and support for Russia's actions in Ukraine.
The Queerties Awards, a big deal for the LGBTQ+ community, just dropped their nominees for 2026. Big names like Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo, and Bella Ramsey are up for awards. Shows like \ "The Last of Us\ " and \ "Hacks\ " are in the mix, along with movies like \ "Wicked: For Good\ " and \ "The
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a clear divide emerged between some religious leaders and public health experts. This divide led to dangerous misinformation and risky behavior among followers. A recent study looked into how certain Neo-Pentecostal leaders in Africa and North America handled the pandem
Billboard has just announced some big changes at the top. Leila Cobo and Jason Lipshutz are now co-chief content officers. They will be in charge of all the editorial stuff for this famous music business magazine. Cobo is a big deal in Latin music. She has been with Billboard for a long time and kn
Peru's President Jose Jeri is in deep trouble. He met with a Chinese businessman twice without telling anyone. This has sparked a big debate in the country. People are questioning his honesty and whether he broke any rules. Jeri met with Zhihua Yang, a businessman who owns shops and has an energy p
Cleveland is no stranger to cold weather, but this week's temperatures are pushing the limits. The National Weather Service (NWS) says the city can expect a high of 16 degrees on Tuesday, with lows around 9 degrees. But that's not even the worst of it. Wind chills are expected to drop between -15 an
