US Vice President Kamala Harris has been officially chosen as the Democratic presidential nominee after securing the required delegate votes. She expressed her honor at being the presumptive nominee as the party’s virtual roll call continues ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris is the first Black woman and the first South Asian …
Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich, have been freed. After enduring 491 days apart, the Gershkovich family celebrated the return of their loved one in a major prisoner exchange between Russia and the West. The swap, which involved multiple prisoners from both sides, marked a significant, albeit cautious, step towards diplomatic engagement amidst ongoing global …
July 2024, record-breaking global temperatures is being observed, which have heightened concerns about the escalating impacts of climate change. The effects of rising temperatures are becoming increasingly severe, with key consequences including: Heatwaves: More frequent, prolonged, and intense heatwaves are affecting regions like Europe, North America, and Asia, leading to higher mortality rates, especially among …
An Israeli scientist has proposed a plan to reduce global temperatures by 1.5°C using a large sunshade placed in space. This concept is similar to placing and deploying a new planet between sun and earth The sunshade would block some sunlight from reaching Earth, helping to cool the planet and combat climate change. While the …
Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases, has several causes. These factors are generally classified into genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences. Most notably, amyloid is strongly linked as a major cause of Alzheimer’s. Amyloid plaques disrupt the normal communication between neurons, which is critical for all brain functions, including memory, thinking, and behavior. …
AI has the potential to significantly combat climate change by improving efficiency, predicting risks, and managing resources, but it must be carefully managed to ensure sustainable and responsible use.
Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated on July 31, 2024, in Tehran, Iran. He was in Tehran for the inauguration of Iran’s newly-elected president when the incident occurred, believed to be an Israeli strike. Prior to this event, Haniyeh had been a prominent leader within Hamas, having served as its political chief and been involved in its …