Napoleon's retreat from Russia in 1812 was a disaster. About 300, 000 soldiers died out of a force of roughly 500, 000. This event marked the start of the end for Napoleon's empire. Scientists recently studied DNA from the teeth of 13 French soldiers buried in a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania. The
The forklift industry in North America is booming. It was worth 12. 4 billion dollars in 2024 and is expected to double by 2034. This growth is driven by the rise of e-commerce and the need for faster, safer, and more efficient warehouse operations. Many companies in this industry work together to
Aptos (APT) is having a tough time keeping up with the rest of the crypto market. Right now, it's trading around $3. 50, not showing much movement in the last day. To reach $3. 75, it needs to break through a tough resistance level at $3. 63. If it does, there's a chance for a 7% jump, according to
Jamaica is preparing for a powerful storm, Hurricane Melissa, which could be one of the strongest to hit the island in a long time. Forecasters say it might reach the top end of a Category 4 hurricane when it arrives on Tuesday. Hurricanes are a big deal in Jamaica. The last time a Category 4 storm
Argentina just had a big election. The president, Javier Milei, won a lot. His party, La Libertad Avanza, got a huge chunk of votes. This is a big deal because Buenos Aires province usually supports the other big party, the Peronists. But this time, Milei's party got more votes there. That's a big c
Japan finds itself in a tricky spot after agreeing to a massive trade deal with the U. S. The deal, struck under former Prime Minister Ishiba's administration, involves Japan investing a whopping $550 billion in American projects. This amount is more than a tenth of Japan's entire economy. In return
A tough situation is unfolding for many families across the U. S. due to the ongoing government shutdown. The U. S. Department of Agriculture has announced that food aid, known as SNAP, won't be distributed on November 1st. This news comes as a shock to those who rely on these benefits to put food o
Jon Stewart, the well-known comedian and host of The Daily Show, has made it clear that he isn't planning to leave his role anytime soon. During a recent discussion at the New Yorker Festival, Stewart mentioned that he and his team are actively working on extending his contract, which is set to expi
President Donald Trump is in Japan, and this isn't just another diplomatic meet-and-greet. The new Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is hoping to hit it off with Trump to smooth out some rough patches in their trade relationship. Takaichi is trying to make a good impression. She's the first
In a recent twist, Canada's federal government seemed to step back from Ontario's bold moves on trade. This came after U. S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff hike on Canadian products. Ontario had been quite vocal, even running a TV ad that caught Trump's attention. First, Canadian cab
