In a historic moment, South Sudan’s national basketball team made their debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics amidst a backdrop of cheers and celebration from their devoted fans. Nuni Omot, a standout player on the team, paused to appreciate the significance of the occasion as he touched the Paris 2024 logo emblazoned on the court.
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection, is quickly becoming a global threat in the 21st century. With over 9.7 million reported cases in the Americas alone, the numbers are doubling each year, signaling a significant rise in the transmission of the disease. This alarming trend is fueled by various factors, including climate change, urbanization, and
Fast-food chains, including McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Burger King, and Wendy’s, have been re-implementing meal deals with a $5 price point in an attempt to attract customers during a time when consumer spending is down. While some chains have reported an increase in foot traffic as a result of these promotions, Wall Street remains skeptical that
Recent research conducted by evolutionary biologist Alex de Mendoza Soler and his team from Queen Mary University of London has uncovered a fascinating link between ancient giant viruses and the DNA of a single-celled organism. This discovery suggests that viruses may have played a significant role in the evolution of complex organisms, such as ourselves,
A heartbreaking incident has occurred near Calais, where one person was found dead after a small boat attempted to cross the Channel from France to the UK overnight. French authorities reported that another 34 individuals were rescued and taken to emergency services after the vessel ran into trouble. Despite the rescue efforts, there are still
The United States has recently announced a major revamp of its military command structure in Japan, aiming to strengthen defense ties between the two nations amidst growing regional threats from China and North Korea. This overhaul comes as part of a broader effort to enhance coordination and cooperation between the U.S. and Japan to address
The Marvel Hall H panel at Comic-Con this year was not without its theatrics, as David Harbour showed up dressed as his Russian character Alexi Shostakov. In a humorous moment, Harbour called out the rest of the panel for not dressing up, claiming he had sent an email reminding them to do so. The banter
At the ASEAN Regional Forum, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Beijing for its “escalating and unlawful actions” in the South China Sea. Specifically, he called out China’s coast guard for hostile actions against the Philippines, a U.S. defense treaty ally, in the region. Blinken commended Manila for completing a resupply mission to troops
The potential approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by the FDA has been a topic of great interest in the psychedelic community, especially among combat veterans. VA Under-Secretary for Health, Shereef Elnahal, spoke at a New York psychedelic conference, expressing the agency’s readiness to implement the therapy as soon as regulators greenlight
Bank of America recently increased its price target for Apple, citing optimism regarding the upcoming iPhone cycle and strong brand loyalty among users. While it is true that Apple has been performing well before quarterly results, it is important to note that the tech giant faces tough competition in the market, particularly from other smartphone