A young woman lost her life, and a man is fighting for his life after a shark encounter at a secluded beach in New South Wales. The incident unfolded early Thursday morning at Crowdy Bay, a spot known for its natural beauty and isolation, about 300 kilometers north of Sydney. Witnesses rushed to help the pair before paramedics arrived, but the woman did not survive....
Hungary has been checking newborns for serious health issues for 50 years now. This started with tests for two rare conditions: phenylketonuria and galactosemia. Later, they added a test for congenital hypothyroidism 40 years ago. Today, they test for 27 different disorders, plus an optional test for spinal muscular atrophy. Two big labs in Budapest and Szeged handl...
Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor, had a lengthy phone chat with former U. S. President Donald Trump. The main topic? Ukraine and the ongoing war with Russia. Merz made it clear that Europe has a huge stake in this conflict and must be part of any solution. He stressed that wars can't be solved by big powers making deals without involving the countries directly a...
Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord is getting a major boost with its upcoming expansion, War Sails. This isn't just about adding ships; it's about shaking up the whole game. The Nords are back, and they're bringing some serious muscle to the fight. They've got the toughest infantry in the game and can handle naval combat better than anyone else. Plus, their unique cultur...
The Gates Foundation Trust made some major moves in its investment portfolio during the third quarter of 2025. The total value of its investments dropped from $47. 78 billion to $36. 58 billion. This was mainly because they sold off a big chunk of their Microsoft shares, reducing their stake by a huge 65%. They sold 17 million shares, which cut their total holding fr...
China and Japan are in a bit of a tiff, and it's starting to affect their movie industries. Recently, China decided to put a hold on releasing some Japanese films. This isn't just about movies, though. It's tied to a bigger argument between the two countries. A few weeks ago, Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, made some comments about Taiwan. China didn't take ...
The U. S. is not ready to set up another meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The reason? There needs to be a good chance that the meeting will actually lead to something positive, like ending the war in Ukraine. This news comes after U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters following a meeting with other foreig...
Sony Pictures Entertainment saw a drop in profits for the second quarter of 2024. Revenues were $2. 3 billion, which is a small decrease of 2% compared to the same time last year. Profits fell by 25% to $93 million, and adjusted OIBDA was down 16% at $183 million. The main reason for this drop is that last year's second quarter included the hit movie "It Ends with Us...
The Scottish Highlands are set to welcome back a star-studded lineup in 2026 for the second season of "The Celebrity Traitors. " This reality show, which has gained massive popularity worldwide, is returning to BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Claudia Winkleman will once again host the show, which has become a sensation since its debut. The first season of the U. K. version...
A big change is happening in the world of charity and tech. The AB DAO x AB Charity Foundation just added five new experts to their team. These aren't just any experts though. They are former leaders from different countries. Their goal? To make charity work better using new technologies. The new team members come from places like Senegal, Antigua and Barbuda, Vanua...