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Earth is spinning faster, leading timekeepers to consider an unprecedented move

Science and Technology

Earth’s faster spin puts unprecedented decisions before timekeepers

Karem Wintourd Penn

The planet’s natural rhythm is changing—and timekeepers around the world are watching closely. Earth is rotating faster than it used to, prompting scientists and international timekeeping authorities to consider an…

Social Responsibility

As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent

Karem Wintourd Penn

In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed a wave of unrest following controversial government proposals, leading to mass demonstrations across the country. While these protests initially focused on fiscal issues—particularly a…

Breakthrough discovery shows that moths listen to plants — and avoid the noisy ones

Science and Technology

Scientists discover moths avoid plants that make the most noise

Karem Wintourd Penn

In a remarkable turn for our understanding of insect behavior, new scientific research has revealed that moths are capable of detecting acoustic cues from plants — and they appear to…

Taiwan is paralyzed by political gridlock. A mass recall of ‘pro-China’ lawmakers could break that

Social Responsibility

Can Taiwan Overcome Political Gridlock Through Mass Recall of ‘Pro-China’ Lawmakers?

Karem Wintourd Penn

Taiwan is currently facing a significant standstill in its political arena, with essential legislative measures being blocked because of profound disagreements among legislators. Central to this deadlock is the increasing…

Medieval knight’s complete skeleton discovered beneath Polish ice cream parlor

Science and Technology

Archaeologists find medieval knight’s skeleton under Polish ice cream parlor

Karem Wintourd Penn

A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light in the heart of Poland, where the remains of a medieval knight were found beneath the site of what was once a…

U.S.-funded contraceptives for poor nations to be burned in France, sources say

Health

U.S.-funded contraceptives for impoverished countries to be burned in France, sources state

Karem Wintourd Penn

A sizable consignment of contraceptives funded by the U.S., worth almost $10 million and originally designated to aid family planning initiatives in nations with lower incomes, is presently set to…

Trump bickers with Powell over Fed renovation costs

Investments and Business

Trump presses Powell on Federal Reserve renovation costs

Karem Wintourd Penn

Conflicts have resurfaced between ex-President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, concerning the anticipated costs related to upgrading the Federal Reserve’s infrastructure. As the dialogue around possible changes…

The U.S. fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows

Health

2024 U.S. fertility rate falls to unprecedented low, CDC says

Karem Wintourd Penn

The fertility rate in the United States keeps decreasing, hitting its lowest level in many years by 2024. This persistent pattern, indicative of wider societal changes, underscores how economic challenges,…

Someone has eaten artist Maurizio Cattelan’s million banana – again

Fashion and Trends

Maurizio Cattelan’s $6 million banana sculpture eaten again

Karem Wintourd Penn

Conceptual art often teeters precariously between challenging viewers and verging on the ridiculous. Few artworks capture this dynamic as strikingly as Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” — essentially a banana affixed to…

Year: 2025

EU says US tariff trade agreement within reach ahead of 1 August

Earth’s faster spin puts unprecedented decisions before timekeepers

Scientists discover moths avoid plants that make the most noise

Archaeologists find medieval knight’s skeleton under Polish ice cream parlor

U.S.-funded contraceptives for impoverished countries to be burned in France, sources state

Trump presses Powell on Federal Reserve renovation costs

2024 U.S. fertility rate falls to unprecedented low, CDC says

Maurizio Cattelan’s $6 million banana sculpture eaten again