Politics
UK Economy Entered Technical Recession In Q4 Of 2023
The U.K. economy shrank by 0.3% in the final quarter of 2023, marking its second consecutive decline and entering a technical recession, according to initial figures released by the...
‘She Said Yes’: Aussie PM Reveals Valentine’s Day Engagement
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday revealed his Valentine's Day engagement to girlfriend Jodie Haydon, after "she said yes" to a carefully planned marriage proposal.The words "Canberra" and...
New York City Sues YouTube, Instagram, Facebook Over Youth Mental Health Crisis
New York City filed a lawsuit against social media giants Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok on Wednesday, accusing them of contributing to a "nationwide youth mental health crisis"...
Pete Hoekstra Takes Charge As Michigan Republican Party Chair, Backed By Trump
The long-standing conflict surrounding the Michigan Republican Party's leadership has been resolved. On Wednesday, the Republican National Committee (RNC), in collaboration with former President Donald Trump, took steps to...
Macau’s Firecracker Free-for-all Sparks Joy For New Year Celebrants
Excited crowds pose with lengthy red chains of firecrackers hoisted on towering tripods along Macau's waterfront, revelling in the final hours of the Lunar New Year holiday before igniting...
One Dead, Children Among 21 Injured In Super Bowl Parade Shooting
One person was killed and multiple children were among 21 injured after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally on Wednesday triggered panic among...
Japan’s Humble ‘Onigiri’ Rice Balls Get Image Upgrade
Wrapped in seaweed and stuffed with delicious fillings, "onigiri" rice balls are shaking off their reputation as a cheap and uninspiring snack in Japan -- and enticing hungry converts...
Ubisoft Launches Long-awaited ‘Skull And Bones’ Video Game
After years of production headwinds, Ubisoft's oft-delayed pirate video game "Skull and Bones" is set to launch on Friday.The launch, one of the most talked about this year, is...
