

LA hit by rare tornado; Strongest since 1983
According to local officials, a city just southeast of Los Angeles was struck by a rare tornado on Wednesday, resulting in at least one person being injured, CNN reported. The National Weather Service verified that the tornado briefly touched down in an industrial park and warehouse district in Montebello, and categorized the tornado as an EF-1 with estimated peak winds of 110 mph – the … Continue reading LA hit by rare tornado; Strongest since 1983

Ukrainian’s willing to fight appears to be dwindling
In the face of Russia’s invasion last year, Ukraine witnessed a surge in volunteer enlistments outside military recruitment centers. However, with many of those volunteers now dead or injured, the country is struggling to recruit replacements. As a result, Ukrainian authorities are resorting to drafting individuals who lack the necessary skills and/or are unwilling to serve, leading to a growing number of men of fighting … Continue reading Ukrainian’s willing to fight appears to be dwindling

Massive fire erupts at Russian factory producing engines for nuclear missiles
Today, a Russian factory responsible for manufacturing nuclear missiles for Putin’s army was consumed by a substantial fire. The blaze erupted at the Yaroslavl Motor Plant, also referred to as Avtodizel, which is situated 170 miles northeast of Moscow, the Sun reported. As flames raged through the building, thick black smoke billowed into the sky, and approximately 218 employees were evacuated. At least seven individuals … Continue reading Massive fire erupts at Russian factory producing engines for nuclear missiles

Cow escapes slaughterhouse, runs through streets in Brooklyn
A cow’s life will be spared after breaking free at a slaughterhouse and running loose through the streets of Brooklyn Tuesday, Pix11 reported. Mike Stura, the founder of Skylands Animal Sanctuary in Wantage, New Jersey, reported that the Saba Live Poultry slaughterhouse was in the process of transporting a 4-month-old calf from a truck when it managed to break free and ran through the streets … Continue reading Cow escapes slaughterhouse, runs through streets in Brooklyn

Russia warns of nuclear ‘apocalypse’
On Thursday, a prominent Russian security official raised concerns about the increasing risk of nuclear warfare and criticized a German politician for threatening to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dmitry Medvedev, the 57-year-old deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council, which is chaired by Putin, stated in a video conference with reporters that the current state of relations between Russia and the West has reached an … Continue reading Russia warns of nuclear ‘apocalypse’

Southwest pilot suffers medical emergency on flight, off-duty pilot helps land plane
On Wednesday, a Southwest Airlines flight was saved by a quick-thinking off-duty pilot when the aircraft’s captain suffered a medical emergency mid-flight. The incident occurred during Southwest Flight 6013’s journey from Las Vegas to Columbus, Ohio, at approximately 6:33 a.m. The airline reported that the captain experienced stomach pain and fainted, as confirmed by air traffic control radio. In response, an off-duty pilot from another … Continue reading Southwest pilot suffers medical emergency on flight, off-duty pilot helps land plane

Harvard Physicist Racing to Prove Meteorite Is Alien Probe
Harvard physicist Avi Loeb, the world’s leading expert in alien discovery, is gearing up for his most ambitious mission to date, one that could go down in history. Loeb is spearheading a $1.5 million expedition to Papua New Guinea in search of fragments from a highly unusual meteorite that crashed just off the Pacific nation’s coast in 2014. The meteorite, known as CNEOS1 2014-01-08, is … Continue reading Harvard Physicist Racing to Prove Meteorite Is Alien Probe

End of the rainbow? California bill would ban sales of Skittles
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel has proposed a bill that could result in fewer items on the snack and candy aisles of local grocery stores. AB 418, introduced by Gabriel, would prohibit the sale, manufacture, and distribution of foods containing chemicals linked to health concerns such as decreased immune response, hyperactivity in children, and increased risk of cancer. If the bill is passed, California would become … Continue reading End of the rainbow? California bill would ban sales of Skittles

‘Unprecedented’ 1,300-year-old murals shed light on life in ancient Peru
Pañamarca, an archaeological treasure built by the Moche people between 550 and 800 C.E., sits atop a rocky outcrop in Peru’s Nepeña Valley. Over the years, researchers and archaeologists have been intrigued by the secrets that lie within Pañamarca, and they are now making headway and sharing their discoveries. The Archaeological Research Project (PIA) “Paisajes Arqueológicos de Pañamarca” was established in 2018 by a team … Continue reading ‘Unprecedented’ 1,300-year-old murals shed light on life in ancient Peru

Manhattan DA: Trump created false expectation of arrest
According to prosecutors in New York City, Donald Trump gave a false impression that he would be arrested and encouraged his Republican colleagues in Congress to obstruct an investigation into his payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump made the prediction of his arrest on Tuesday in connection with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office probe, but as of Wednesday, no indictment had … Continue reading Manhattan DA: Trump created false expectation of arrest

Planetary Parade: A Rare 5 Planet Alignment Is On the Way
A spectacular planetary parade, comprising Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Uranus, is set to grace the sky on March 27. Meanwhile, amateur astronomers are currently engaged in the Messier Marathon, which was initially introduced by the renowned comet hunter Don Machholz. The event occurs close to the new moon and within a week of the Vernal Equinox. If you’re keen to witness the remarkable astronomical … Continue reading Planetary Parade: A Rare 5 Planet Alignment Is On the Way

AP: North Korea fires cruise missiles as allies stage drills
According to South Korea’s military, on Wednesday, North Korea fired cruise missiles towards the sea, just three days after conducting a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea as a protest against its military drills with the United States. North Korea has been increasing its weapons testing activities, which it claims are in response to the South Korean-U.S. military training that it perceives as a rehearsal … Continue reading AP: North Korea fires cruise missiles as allies stage drills

Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty
Ugandan lawmakers have approved a far-reaching anti-gay law that could result in severe penalties, including the death sentence. This marks the climax of a prolonged campaign to outlaw homosexuality and target LGBTQ individuals in the conservative East African nation. After more than seven hours of discussion and revisions, the law was ratified late on Tuesday night. It stipulates that anyone caught engaging in gay sex … Continue reading Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty

Xi tells Putin ‘change coming that hasn’t happened in 100 years’
After an opulent state visit that underscored their “unrestricted friendship,” Xi Jinping bid farewell to the Kremlin, informing Vladimir Putin that “change is coming,” the Metro reported. Shaking hands as the Chinese president left the imperial palace, Xi said via an interpreter: “Change is coming that hasn’t happened in 100 years. And we are driving this change together.” Putin replied: “I agree,” Following a seven-course … Continue reading Xi tells Putin ‘change coming that hasn’t happened in 100 years’

Macron Doubles Down On Pension Plan Before New Strikes
As he strives to quell protests against his pension reform, French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that he is exploring methods to compel companies engaging in share buybacks to allocate a larger portion of their profits to their employees. “There is a kind of cynicism at work when we have big businesses with such big revenues they can buy back their shares, so I’m going … Continue reading Macron Doubles Down On Pension Plan Before New Strikes

Mind-Controlled Robots Tested By Australian Army
A team of scientists at the University of Technology Sydney has created a cutting-edge biosensor technology that enables mind reading in a practical sense. Instead of being akin to a fortune teller, this innovation facilitates thought-based control of machines and robots. By simply thinking, one can manipulate these devices with ease, Study Finds reported. The researchers are optimistic about the technology’s potential for healthcare, aerospace, … Continue reading Mind-Controlled Robots Tested By Australian Army

STUDY: Americans’ IQ Scores Falling First Time In Century
The phenomenon known as the “Flynn Effect” saw IQ scores increase significantly worldwide from 1932 through the 20th century, with a range of differences of around three to five IQ points per decade. However, a new study from Northwestern University suggests that a reverse-Flynn Effect may be occurring in the United States. The study covered a large U.S. sample between 2006 and 2018 and found … Continue reading STUDY: Americans’ IQ Scores Falling First Time In Century

AP: A 5,000-mile seaweed belt is headed toward Florida
In the coming months, a 5,000-mile stretch of seaweed known as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is expected to make its way onto the beaches of the Caribbean Sea, South Florida, and Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. This biomass extends from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico, and while it consists of scattered patches of seaweed on the open sea, it is not a new phenomenon, … Continue reading AP: A 5,000-mile seaweed belt is headed toward Florida

AMAZON rolls out palm-scanning tech to 200 locations
According to a Vice President who spoke with Reuters, Amazon.com Inc’s palm-scanning and cashier-less checkout technology is currently being used in over 200 establishments, both inside and outside the company. In an interview, Vice President Dilip Kumar explained that the e-commerce and cloud-computing giant is expanding the implementation of its touchless technology among existing clients, Yahoo News reported. Amazon has not disclosed any specific growth … Continue reading AMAZON rolls out palm-scanning tech to 200 locations

Fed hikes rates by a quarter percentage point
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve implemented a quarter percentage point increase in interest rates while expressing caution about the recent banking crisis and signaling that future hikes may be coming to a close. This marks the ninth hike since March 2022, and the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee emphasized that further increases are not guaranteed and will be primarily influenced by forthcoming data, CNBC reported. … Continue reading Fed hikes rates by a quarter percentage point

Manhattan DA Tells Trump Grand Jury to Stay Home Wednesday
According to two sources familiar with the matter, the grand jury weighing potential charges against former President Donald Trump has been told to stay home Wednesday instead of reconvening as planned by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, NBC 4 New York has reported. The reason for this delay is unclear, but it’s possible that it involves another potential witness to be heard. On Monday, the … Continue reading Manhattan DA Tells Trump Grand Jury to Stay Home Wednesday

AP: Huge fire destroys New Jersey church, draws 150 firefighters
A New Jersey church was destroyed by fire, causing the roof to collapse while over 150 firefighters worked to contain the flames. On Monday night, video footage showed the Fountain of Life Center in Florence Township engulfed in flames, the Associated Press reported. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident which occurred at around 6 p.m. that same day. The cause of the fire … Continue reading AP: Huge fire destroys New Jersey church, draws 150 firefighters

Colorado dentist arrested for allegedly killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes
A Colorado dentist is accused of killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes so that he could start a new life with his mistress, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by The Daily Beast. On Sunday morning in Aurora, Colorado, James Toliver Craig, 45, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, Yahoo News reported. As per the affidavit, Craig had planned to kill his … Continue reading Colorado dentist arrested for allegedly killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes

8 dolphins dead after washing ashore on New Jersey beach
An animal rescue and rehabilitation center reported that a group of eight dolphins became stranded on two New Jersey beaches on Tuesday, ultimately resulting in their deaths, ABC News reported. The dolphins were discovered on the 50th and 52nd Street beaches in Sea Isle City. Officials cautioned the public against approaching the animals and dispatched police and state workers to assist in their rescue. The … Continue reading 8 dolphins dead after washing ashore on New Jersey beach

LA Schools Close Due to Staff Strike Demanding Improved Salaries
On Tuesday, a three-day strike was initiated by thousands of service workers, backed by teachers, in protest against the Los Angeles Unified School District. This has resulted in a closure of education services for half a million students in the country’s second-largest school system, the Associated Press reported. The strike was organized by Local 99 of the Service Employees International Union, which represents approximately 30,000 … Continue reading LA Schools Close Due to Staff Strike Demanding Improved Salaries