LA Times plans to lay off more than 20 percent of staff, the largest layoff in the newspaper’s history
The Los Angeles Times said it planned to lay off at least 115 employees — more than 20 percent of…
Warmest Arctic summer caused by accelerating human-caused climate change: Report
Summer surface air temperatures in 2023 were the warmest ever observed in the Arctic as a result of accelerating human-caused…
‘Authentic’ is the 2023’s word of the year: Merriam-Webster
In an era where forces from AI to Donald Trump have left Americans doubting the truth, US dictionary Merriam-Webster says…
Black Friday: What is the origin behind holiday sales event?
Black Friday is just an event in which most retailers and online companies participate. They boost their sales by decreasing…
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO auctioned for $51.7 million in New York: Sotheby’s
The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is displayed at a preview at Sotheby’s in New York on November 2, 2023. A…
Hachiko: The World’s most loyal and faithful dog turns 100
In the hurly-burly outside one of Tokyo’s main train stations stands a statue of a dog, Hachiko, whose real story…
Climate monitor says hottest October globally marks fifth record-breaking month
Last month was the hottest October on record globally, Europe’s climate monitor said on Wednesday, as months of exceptional heat…
UN report warns of catastrophic risks to Earth systems
Melting glaciers, unbearable heat, and space junk: a month before crunch climate talks in the United Arab Emirates, a UN…
Dorothy Hoffner: a 104-year-old woman dies days after probable record-breaking skydive
A 104-year-old woman, Dorothy Hoffner, has died a little more than a week after she probably broke the world record…
Alliance of nations to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs amid climate risks
On Tuesday, an alliance of nations said that its members commit to raising $12 billion to save coral reefs from…
Who murdered Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar?
The killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, in Canada has begun new diplomatic strains between Canada and…
Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start in mid-September?
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15 and marks the history and culture of one…
Burger King faces a lawsuit over the size of its burgers
A US judge has denied Burger King's request to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that it has fooled starved customers by…
National Dog Day 2023: These facts you may not know about
Every year, August 26 marks National Dog Day, also called International Dog Day in various nations. The annual celebration on…
IJBOL replaced LOL: The new Gen Z code for laughter.
LOL (Laugh Out Loud) has been recently ditched by Gen Z and presented the more complicated term IJBOL (I just…
Kakeibo: The Japanese Art of Saving Money
In a world that often glorifies extravagant spending and instant gratification, the concept of frugality and mindful financial planning has…
Christopher Columbus: A discoverer or invader
Each year on the 14th of October, Americans monumentalize the discoverer of the land where they are lived today, Christopher…
Brief History and Facts of the White House
The White House, which stands on the United States' roots, has been the symbol of pride and dignity for over…
675 million people worldwide still live without electricity: report
675 million people worldwide still have no access to electricity, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report published by…
Japanese Man’s Wolf Transformation: A Journey of Escape and Empowerment
In a charming corner of Japan, a man is living out his childhood dream and delving into the world of…