In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teachers remain in the hands of their abductors. Meanwhile, in Kwara stat...
Doge, the "department of government efficiency, " seems to have vanished without much fanfare. This happened while it still had eight months left on its contract. The group was known for making big changes in federal agencies and letting go of many workers. Scott Kupor, the head of the office of personnel management (OPM), said Doge is no longer a "centralized entit...
Space enthusiasts have a new way to test their knowledge every week. A special crossword puzzle is crafted using the latest stories from the cosmos. This isn't just any puzzle; it's a brain teaser that covers everything from rocket launches to stunning images from the James Webb Space Telescope. The puzzle is designed to be fun and engaging. It's not just for expert...
Cyclone Fina, a powerful category three storm, has left its mark on Darwin, the capital of Australia's Northern Territory. With wind gusts reaching up to 205 kilometers per hour, the cyclone brought strong winds and heavy rain to the city. Residents were reminded of the devastating Cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin on Christmas Day in 1974, causing widespread destru...
In a shocking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with a surge in school abductions, with the latest attack targeting a Catholic institution in the Niger state. Over 300 students and 12 teachers were taken from St. Mary's School in the remote Papiri community. This number was revised after a thorough verification process, revealing that 88 more students were capture...
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with one of its most severe mass abductions yet. Over 300 students and teachers were snatched from a Catholic school in Niger state. This number, confirmed by the Christian Association of Nigeria, is even higher than initially thought. It's a grim reminder of the 2014 Chibok kidnapping that shook the world. The...
Nigeria is facing a surge in violent incidents, with recent attacks on schools and churches grabbing international attention. The latest in a string of abductions happened at a Catholic school in Niger state, where over 300 students were taken. This follows a deadly church raid just days earlier, adding to the mounting pressure on the Nigerian government. These atta...
The recent release of NASA's high-resolution images of 3I/ATLAS has sparked a heated debate among scientists. While NASA celebrates the visual data, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has spotted something unusual. The object's behavior doesn't quite match what we expect from a typical comet. Loeb noticed that the object's glow is not trailing behind it, as one would expect...
Beverly Hills is known for its glamour and luxury, but beneath the shiny surface, there are plenty of dark and intriguing tales. A new book is set to uncover some of these stories, featuring famous names like Cher and Lindsay Lohan. This isn't the first time someone has dug into the city's crime history. A similar book came out recently, and it was a hit. It talked a...
A crypto fund that raised $28M in late 2021 has gone bust, leaving investors empty-handed. The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has stepped in, arresting two men in connection with the collapse of Basis Markets. Raids were conducted in London and West Yorkshire, where digital devices and documents were seized. The fund raised money through two public campaigns: an NF...