Summer tea leaves have always been the underdogs of the tea world. Thick cell walls, low aroma, and a strong bitter taste make them less desirable for high-quality tea production. But what if there was a way to turn these less-than-ideal leaves into something special? Enter steam explosion technology (SET). This process involves subjecting the leaves to high-pressur...
The recent U. N. climate summit in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem wrapped up with a weak agreement. The only solid commitment was from wealthy nations to triple their financial support for others to cope with global warming. This was a big letdown, especially since the summit skipped over most of the key demands from many countries. Brazil's President Lula had high h...
Turkey and Australia have finally put an end to their long-standing disagreement. They have agreed on a plan for hosting the next big climate meeting. This meeting, called COP31, will happen in 2026. Turkey will be the host, but Australia will lead the talks. This deal is a big win for teamwork between countries. It shows that even when countries disagree, they can ...
Finland's leader, Alexander Stubb, recently shared his thoughts on U. S. President Donald Trump's involvement in the Ukraine conflict. He mentioned that Trump is actively trying to find a way to stop the war. This comes as different groups are meeting to talk about a plan proposed by the U. S. to end the fighting. However, this plan seems to give a lot to Russia, whi...
Brazil's leader, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is not letting U. S. President Donald Trump's solo approach shake his belief in global cooperation. At the G20 meeting in South Africa, Lula made it clear that he thinks working together is the way to go, even if Trump isn't on board. Lula didn't seem too bothered by Trump skipping the G20. He said the group is still stron...
Atlantic City is stepping up its game to make sure smaller motels are safer places to stay. The city council just passed new rules that require these motels to have security cameras and other safety measures. This is a big deal because, for a long time, many of these places have been overlooked, leading to problems that the city has been trying to fix. The new rules...
The recent climate talks wrapped up with a deal that left many feeling underwhelmed. The event was marked by protests, the absence of the US, and even a fire that caused a mass evacuation. One of the biggest sticking points was creating a plan to move away from fossil fuels, which are a major source of the emissions driving climate change. Over 80 countries, includi...
The G20 summit in Johannesburg wrapped up with a notable absence: the United States. This wasn't just any absence; it was the next president of the G20, the U. S. , skipping out on the event. President Donald Trump's administration decided to boycott the entire two-day event, which was supposed to bring together leaders from the world's richest and top developing eco...
Kash Patel, the current FBI director, has come under fire for his use of government resources. This includes using SWAT teams to protect his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, during her performances. Wilkins, an aspiring country singer, sang the national anthem at the NRA's annual convention in Atlanta. Patel ordered a SWAT team from the local FBI field office to protect h...
Windows users, get ready for some exciting upgrades! Raycast, a popular app for Mac users, has finally made its way to Windows. This app is a game-changer, acting as a launcher, clipboard manager, and shortcut system all in one. It's not quite perfect yet, but it's a huge step forward for Windows users. Speaking of games, Kirby Air Riders is a surprise hit. This Swi...