Taylor Swift has kicked off a new chapter in her musical journey with her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl. The album cover, shot by her longtime collaborators Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, shows Swift in a sparkling diamond dress, partially submerged in water. The background is a collage of snapsh
In the Indian-administered region of Kashmir, a sudden and intense downpour has caused significant destruction. This event has led to the deaths of at least 46 people and left over 200 others unaccounted for. The town of Chashoti, known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites, has been severely affected. Fla
The U. S. is bracing for a severe heatwave this weekend, with a significant portion of the Eastern region under threat. By Sunday, a staggering 38 million people will be at "major" risk of heat stress, while another 7 million could face "extreme" danger, according to the National Weather Service. T
Hong Kong's MTR Corporation has been navigating through a stormy season, both literally and figuratively. The recent weather has been tough, with many black rainstorm warnings and typhoons. Despite this, the MTR has proven to be the most reliable way to get around the city. Bad weather does affect h
Golfers at the BMW Championship in Owings Mills faced a tough start. The first round was interrupted by bad weather. Play stopped for over two hours on Thursday. The delay began at 2:35 p. m. and resumed at 4:45 p. m. The course was already challenging before the rain. Recent upgrades made Caves Va
Dads play a big role in childbirth these days. But what do they really think about it? Not much is known about their experiences and views. A recent study tried to change that by looking at lots of different stories from dads around the world. Most countries now let dads be there when their babies
Columbia is bracing for more rain, and it's not good news. The ground is already soaked from recent downpours, and another 1 to 2 inches could cause flash floods. This means streams might overflow quickly, turning into rivers in just minutes or hours. The weather forecast shows heavy rain moving in
South Carolina is feeling the heat again, with temperatures climbing back to what's normal for this time of year. A big area of high pressure is moving in, bringing back those classic summer days—warm afternoons and scattered thunderstorms, especially as the day winds down. For the rest of today, e
In South Africa's Cape Flats, a place marked by deep-rooted inequalities and a history of apartheid, religion plays a big role in people's lives. For some women who survived childhood sexual abuse, faith can be a source of comfort. But it can also make things harder. This is because some religious p
Rumble, the video platform that's like YouTube but with a focus on free speech, is making a huge move. They want to buy a German AI company called Northern Data for $1. 17 billion. This isn't just any company; it's backed by Tether, the big name in stablecoins. Northern Data has two main parts: Tai
