America Bets Big on Nuclear as Coal Plants Wind Down
According to the United States Department of Energy (DoE), the country is on track to shutter nearly...
The Art of Italian Coffee: How to Enjoy ‘Caffè’ the Italian Way
Although coffee has its roots in Ethiopia, this popular drink has evolved differently around the world...
Harris Unveils Her Economic Agenda Ahead of Democratic National Convention
Heading into the Democratic National Convention (DNC) — which runs from Aug. 19 to the 22nd in Chicago...
Hong Kong Court Rejects Appeal to Clear Jimmy Lai’s Convictions
On Aug. 12, Hong Kong’s top court rejected a bid to reverse convictions on publisher Jimmy Lai and six...
Philippines on High Alert Following Clash With Chinese Ship in South China Sea
The already fraught relationship between China and the Philippines took a dramatic turn on Aug. 18 when ships from both countries collided in the disputed South China Sea. The incident, which occurred at 3:24 a.m....
A Journey Through Early European Memories: Vienna and Munich
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Around 66 years ago, I embarked on my first European adventure when my father declared, “We should instill culture in the children.” At the time, I was living in...
Lalbagh Flower Show – A Heavenly Display For All
The Lalbagh Flower Show is a much-anticipated semi-annual event in Bengaluru, India, held both during India's Republic Day in January and again around Independence Day in August. Known for its stunning floral displays, it attracts...
Media, Experts Speak With First Known Survivor of Forced Organ Harvesting in China
After escaping communist persecution in China in 2020, Cheng Peiming has become the first person confirmed to have been a victim of forced organ harvesting in the country — and lived to tell the tale. ...
The Highs and Lows of the Paris Olympics
When International Olympic Committee (OIC) president Thomas Bach delivered the closing speech of the Paris Summer Olympics on Aug. 11, he declared the games “sensational, or dare I say, ‘Seine-sational’,” calling them “Olympic Games of...
NYC Blanketed in Canadian Wildfire Smoke: Here’s How Long It Will Last and How to Protect Yourself
On Aug. 14, New Yorkers woke up to a familiar haze blanketing the city, smoke that has drifted south from Canada due to wildfires. Forecasters are saying that the light smoke, which was visible in...
People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Flood the Internet With Inaccurate Content
With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, like OpenAI’s GPT-4o, Google’s Gemini and a seemingly endless number of other AI tools, the internet is being flooded with inaccurate content which is blurring the lines...
Elon Musk’s Trump Conversation Attracts Over 16 Million Listeners Despite Online Attacks
On the evening of Aug. 12, Elon Musk hosted a more than two hour conversation with Republican Presidential Nominee, Donald Trump, on his social media platform, X. The conversation was originally scheduled to begin at...