Rachel Reeves pledges to ‘make UK better off’ as she arrives in China
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the rise in borrowing costs was “a global trend that we’ve seen affecting economies all over the world”, while the Treasury ruled out any emergency intervention in the markets. Governments generally spend more than they raise in tax so they borrow money to fill the gap, usually by selling bonds … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg lies about content moderation to Joe Rogan’s face
I’ll spare you the experience of listening to one of the richest men in the world whine and just tell you straight out: Mark Zuckerberg’s interview on The Joe Rogan Experience is full of lies. Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook’s parent company Meta, sets the tone at the very beginning: “I think at some level you … Read more
Where to Turn When a Natural Disaster Upends Your Finances
Natural disasters, whether massive wildfires, hurricanes or floods, can upend lives in an instant, but unwinding the financial damage can take many months. Still, those affected have many sources of help. Here’s how you can get help and be strategic with your resources as you begin to rebuild after a disaster. First things first: Contact … Read more
LSU WR Kyren Lacy facing charges stemming from fatal car crash
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJan 10, 2025, 03:16 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Louisiana State Police have issued an arrest warrant for former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who is accused of causing a crash that killed a 78-year-old man on … Read more
Confusing Photos Sure To Twist Your Mind
Confusing Photos Sure To Twist Your Mind Here we are again with another set of mind-scrambling images from Reddit’s r/confusing_perspective thread! Here are the most confusing images we found in the second week of January 2025: 1. Somebody tell us how this person’s daughter is laying under these covers. (Hint, that’s a fluffy pillow, not … Read more
Tom Holland Asked Zendaya’s Dad for Permission Before Proposing
Tom Holland wove the perfect engagement for Zendaya. Less than a week after the Spider-Man actress debuted a 5-carat diamond ring on her left ring finger at the 2025 Golden Globes, Tom’s father Dominic Holland confirmed the couple’s engagement, sharing a few parts about the special day, including one important detail. “Tom, as you know by now was very incredibly well prepared,” Dominic wrote in a Patreon post … Read more
‘What is that?’ Scientists explain white patch that appears near northern lights
A whitish, grey patch that sometimes appears in the night sky alongside the northern lights has been explained for the first time by researchers at the University of Calgary. The article, which was published on Dec. 30 in the journal Nature Communications, explores a “structured continuum emission” that’s associated with aurora borealis. “You’d see this … Read more
US Supreme Court leans towards TikTok ban over security concerns
In December, US President-elect Donald Trump urged the court to delay its decision until he returns to the White House to enable him to seek a “political solution” to resolve the issues at hand. TikTok’s lawyer told the court on Friday that, as he saw it, the platform would “go dark” on 19 January without … Read more
In court with ‘9/11 mastermind’ Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
Sitting on the front row of a war court on the US’s Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the world’s most notorious defendants, appeared to listen intently. “Can you confirm that Mr Mohammed is pleading guilty to all charges and specifications without exceptions or substitutions?” the judge asked his lawyer … Read more
US intensifies sanctions on Russia in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage
The US on Friday imposed a swath of fresh sanctions on Russian oil and gas which could cost the country billions of dollars per month, aimed at cutting Russia’s revenue for funding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the action, which should improve the odds of a peace deal being reached.
