China’s rail network saw an unprecedented surge on the first day of the spring holiday, transporting 24. 8 million passengers in a single day – a record for any one day in the country’s history. The national railway authority released this figure, highlighting how busy the system becomes when people
Across town, an unspoken rule seems to have taken hold. Bike lanes meant for emergencies now double as parking spots. Drivers sneak into spots marked for fire trucks, assuming no one will notice—or care. It’s not just cars though. Electric scooters, those quiet, zippy devices, have joined the chaos.
The new design of Connecticut Avenue is meant to make the area safer and easier for walkers, but many little stores in Dupont Circle are feeling the pinch. The $37 million plan, run by the District Department of Transportation, has turned parts of the street into a maze of construction zones and clo
A 58‑year‑old man who shares a surname with a famous jewelry house was handed an eight‑year prison term in New York after admitting he ran an illegal crypto exchange that moved more than $470 million of drug money. The defendant, who lives in France and also performs as a singer called Max Cartier,
In 2021, Ruben Rocha won the election for governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state with surprising help from a powerful group tied to the infamous Sinaloa Cartel. U. S. officials now say this same group—led by the sons of jailed kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman—helped push Rocha into office. But their su
Boston wakes up to bright skies today, with most areas enjoying sunshine and temperatures climbing into the mid-60s inland. Coastal spots stay cooler, stuck in the low 50s thanks to a steady ocean breeze. That mild weather won’t last long, though. Clouds are already building up, and by tomorrow, sho
Biobanks are organized storage places for animal tissues, DNA, and other data that scientists keep safe for long periods. They help researchers study health, protect endangered species, and solve legal cases involving animals. In the field of veterinary forensics, these collections become powerfu
A federal team has pulled back $700 million that had been siphoned by a Chinese‑run fraud ring operating from a compound in Burma. The money was trapped on blockchain networks, but new tools let authorities freeze and redirect it back to those who lost their savings. The operation was led by a joint
East Lansing begins another phase of road repairs starting April 27, but drivers should brace for slowdowns through mid-May. The city plans single-lane closures along Haslett Road between Saginaw Highway and Hagadorn Road. A bigger headache comes May 4–8 when the intersection of Haslett and Hagadorn
A Chinese tech boss is skipping traditional succession planning entirely. Instead of trusting boards or mentoring employees, he’s betting on biology. By paying American women to carry designer babies, he aims to produce an heir with pre-selected traits—like ordering custom products from a menu. This
