Alaska, known for its wild beauty and seismic activity, felt another shake early Thursday. A 6. 0 magnitude quake hit near Susitna, roughly 30 miles from Anchorage, around 8:11 a. m. local time. The U. S. Geological Survey reported the event, but don't worry, no tsunami is expected this time. Good news so far: no damage or injuries have been reported. Alaska State T...
Every day, 137 women and girls lose their lives at the hands of someone they know. This shocking statistic comes from a recent report that sheds light on the grim reality of femicide, the intentional killing of women and girls because of their gender. The report reveals that in 2024, around 50, 000 women and girls were killed in their own homes by partners or family ...
Hong Kong is wrapping up its search and rescue efforts after a devastating fire ripped through a large apartment building. This tragic event has left at least 94 people dead and many more missing. The fire, which started on Friday, destroyed the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, a district in the northern part of the city. The complex, home to over 4, 600 peo...
The East Coast is in for a rude awakening this Thanksgiving. After a week of pleasant weather, a Canadian air mass is pushing in, bringing a dramatic drop in temperatures. This sudden change is expected to make it feel more like January than late November. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings about the impending cold snap. They predict temperatures...
Security Matters (SMX) PLC, an Irish company, saw its stock price jump by nearly 48% in after-hours trading on Wednesday. This surge came after the company showcased its molecular identity technology at the DMCC Precious Metals Conference in Dubai. The tech embeds invisible markers into materials, which remain intact even after melting, recasting, storage, and transp...
Public health offices in several towns are at risk of closing. The proposal is being reviewed before a final decision. The plan is to shut down seven leased offices in the region. The board wants more information before making a final call. They asked the Medical Officer of Health to take another look and report back in December. The idea behind the closures is to s...
Ever wonder how your brain deals with weird or unexpected info? Well, it turns out your brain has a cool way of sorting things out. Scientists used EEGs to peek inside the brain and see what happens when we process odd data. They found that our brains use two main modes: automatic and controlled processing. In the automatic mode, the brain's frontal-parietal regions...
A sudden rocket strike on a major gas field in northern Iraq has left most of the Kurdistan region in the dark. The attack on the Khor Mor gas field happened just after midnight, adding to a series of recent strikes on Kurdish-run energy sites. This isn't the first time such an incident has occurred. Over the past few months, drones and rockets have repeatedly targe...
Queenstown, New Zealand, is buzzing with excitement as the crime drama series "A Remarkable Place to Die" gets the green light for a second season. This isn't just any renewal; it's a big deal for the local film industry and the town's economy. The show, produced by Screentime NZ, is a hit internationally. It's a team effort, with broadcasters from Germany, the U. S...
Turkey has a problem with a new sea border agreement between Lebanon and Cyprus. They say it ignores the rights of Turkish Cypriots. This deal is about exploring gas fields and working together on energy in the Mediterranean. But Turkey isn't happy. They don't recognize the Greek Cypriot government and back the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus instead. Turkey's D...