Tom Stoppard, a titan of British theatre, has passed away at 88. His departure leaves a void in the world of drama, but his legacy endures. Stoppard's work was a blend of wit and intellect, a rare mix that captivated audiences for decades. His plays were not just entertaining; they made people thin
Teachers in Johannesburg's public secondary schools are facing an unseen challenge: chalk dust. A recent study shed light on how teachers handle this everyday hazard. Most teachers, around 95%, have never had any training on the risks of chalk dust. This lack of knowledge leads to a worrying trend:
Ethereum's Beacon Chain is like the heart of its network. It keeps track of validators, their rewards, and penalties. A lot of ETH is at stake here, so it's super important that everything runs smoothly. If there's a mistake, it could cause big problems, like losing ETH or even security breaches. T
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade made a big splash on TV. It got more viewers than ever before on NBC and Peacock, with 34. 3 million people tuning in. That’s a big jump from last year, with 2. 5 million more people watching. The parade started at 8:30 a. m. ET on NBC and pulled in 25. 4
Nelly Korda, the top-ranked golfer, recently shared some exciting news. She announced her engagement to her long-term partner, Casey Gunderson. The announcement came with a series of romantic photos on Instagram, accompanied by the caption, \"In this life. . . & the next 💍. \" The news quickly spr
Next week, the presidents of Congo and Rwanda are set to meet in Washington. They will sign a peace deal and discuss the future of their nations. This meeting is a big deal because it could bring stability to a region that has seen a lot of conflict. The U. S. is playing a big role in these talks.
In a powerful speech, Pope Leo XIV criticized those who twist religion to support conflict. He emphasized that faith should bring people together, not drive them apart. This message was shared during a special church event in Turkey. Leo stressed that everyone, no matter their background, should wo
In the western city of Lviv, a cemetery tells a story of loss and resilience. Olya Kachmaryk, a mother who lost her son in the ongoing conflict with Russia, visits his grave. She hopes for peace, even if it means making tough choices. Her son, Oleksandr, is one of over 1, 000 soldiers buried in this
A former Peruvian president, known for his humble beginnings, has been given a significant prison term. Pedro Castillo, once called the \"president of the poor, \" was sentenced to over 11 years in prison. This was for his attempt to shut down Congress and rule without their approval. Castillo, a f
In a recent discussion, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted the importance of Ukraine maintaining a robust military presence even after a potential peace agreement with Russia. He emphasized that security assurances are a hot topic in talks with the U. S. and Ukraine. Merz pointed out that
