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Nov 02 2024WEATHER

Taiwan's Biggest Typhoon in Decades: How Kong-rey Hit Hard

On Thursday, heavy rain and strong winds swept across Taiwan as Typhoon Kong-rey, the biggest storm to hit the island in almost 30 years, made landfall. With winds close to 200 km/h (125 mph), equivalent to a Category 3 Atlantic hurricane, Kong-rey struck Taitung county, causing at least one death a

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Nov 02 2024WEATHER

Storm Kong-rey: Taiwan's East Coast on Alert

A tough storm named Kong-rey hit Taiwan's east coast last Thursday, sadly taking one life. Moving from the northern Philippines, the storm brought strong winds and floods, causing plenty of trouble. About 8, 600 people had to find shelter, and both flights and train services were stopped. The storm

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Nov 01 2024CRIME

Music Mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs: Grand Jury to Hear from Witness with Alleged Videos

A federal grand jury is currently investigating music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs. On Thursday, jurors were expected to hear from a witness who claims to have videos that might show celebrities being mistreated by Combs. The witness isn't a victim himself, but he has important information. Attorney Ar

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Nov 01 2024EDUCATION

Powering Up Digital Skills: MMU and Huawei Team Up!

Multimedia University (MMU) and Huawei Malaysia are joining forces to bolster the ICT education scene. They've set up a Huawei ICT Academy Support Center (IASC) to serve as a central hub for both new and existing ICT academies across the nation. This project aims to enhance Malaysia's digital educat

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Huawei's Own Tech: A Silver Lining in US Bans

When the US slapped Huawei with bans and sanctions in 2019, it might have seemed like a huge setback. But Ren Zhengfei, Huawei's founder, saw it differently. Speaking at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) for university students, he shared his unique perspective. Zhengfei belie

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Nov 01 2024CELEBRITIES

Shawn Mendes' Love Life: From Camila Cabello to Hailey Bieber

Shawn Mendes has always been open about his journey in the music industry, but his love life has been a bit more private. Recently, he talked about his early start in music and how it affected his personal life. He started at just 15, which meant he missed out on typical teen experiences. He also sh

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Stock Shake-Up: Tech and Travel Giants React to Unexpected Earnings

Today was full of surprises as several big names in tech and travel reported their earnings. Let's start with Carvana, the online used car dealer that zoomed ahead with a 19% stock boost. Why? They did better than expected in the third quarter, earning more money and bringing in more revenue than an

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Who to Start: Top Fantasy Football Quarterbacks for Week 9

In Week 9 of fantasy football, Joe Flacco and Patrick Mahomes are standouts among the top five quarterbacks to start. These picks are based on promising matchups and recent performances. Bo Nix, from the Denver Broncos, has shown great value both passing and rushing the ball. He's a strong choice ag

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Menendez Brothers May Be Home for Holidays

Did you know that the Menendez brothers, who famously murdered their parents in 1989, might be released from prison this year? That's right. A judge could let Erik, 53, and Lyle, 56, walk free as early as December 11. Their life sentences might be reduced to manslaughter due to new evidence. This in

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

New York's Rookies Shine While Other Teams Lag Behind

As the 2024 NFL season hits its halfway mark, it's time to take a closer look at how rookies have been faring across the league. The New York Giants are leading the pack with their rookies logging an impressive 1, 028 combined snaps. Standouts include Malik Nabers, Andru Phillips, and Tyrone Tracy J

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