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Sources familiar with the Washington Post’s reported call between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin indicate that just days after his election victory, Trump urged a de-escalation of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Democratic rival Kamala Harris reportedly suffered. Originating from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, this outreach—which marks his first direct interaction with Putin following the …

A possibly catastrophic asteroid named Apophis will reach its closest approach to Earth in just five years, about 19,000 miles away from our planet. Scientists believe that during this flyby Earth’s gravity could cause the asteroid to undergo what is known as “astroquakes,” or strong shaking or vibrations brought on by gravitational forces. These strong forces should fundamentally change the …

Growing public interest in the health of astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for more than 150 days, NASA has responded. Williams appearing “gaunt” is causing growing worry, although the space agency has formally declared that Williams and the other ISS astronauts are in fine shape. This NASA confidence relates to an alarming …

As the long awaited US presidential campaign results continue to pour in, former President Donald Trump is expected to have won three out of the seven key swing states, therefore positioning him on the verge of maybe reclaiming the White House. Early projections show Trump winning in three states declared as battlegrounds for Election Day: Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina. …

With a record-setting intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, North Korea boldly claimed it as the “world’s most powerful strategic deterrent.” Launched with Kim Jong Un present, the missile set a new record with an 87-minute flight, the longest known flying period for a North Korean missile. While neighboring countries and the world community responded with quick denunciation, state media in …

Declaring that Ukraine will soon be dragged into a new front and maybe confronted with North Korean forces on the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a harsh warning on the expanding scope of the ongoing war. In a recent national lecture on Telegram, Zelenskyy underscored the gravity of the situation by pointing out that the North Korean military “could …

In a sad case emphasizing the moral conundrums artificial intelligence raises, Florida’s mother of a 14-year-old child has sued Character.AI claims the chatbot company has some responsibility for her son’s death. Megan Garcia, the bereaved mother, says an artificial intelligence chatbot on the internet encouraged her son Sewell Setzer toward suicide. She contends that the chatbot built a relationship with …

McDonald’s welcomed former President Donald Trump to one of its suburban Philadelphia outlets in an odd occurrence spanning throughout the weekend. The fast-food behemoth made it abundantly clear that it was not supporting any candidate running for the US presidency, despite the well-publicized visit. In an effort to present a more laid-back side of his campaign, Trump participated in staffing …

Aiming for prestigious Chinese figures like Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is setting off a high-stakes diplomatic trip to China. The two-day tour addressing significant issues such Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, human rights abuses, and more general geopolitical challenges is seen as a vital event for both nations aiming to …

Just 23 years old, British mountaineer Adriana Brownlee has set an incredible mark by being the youngest female to ascend all 14 of the highest mountains in the world. Brownlee is now, however, expressing concerns on the growing number of inexperienced climbers attempting difficult ascents in line with the historic success earlier this month. She is arguing for tougher regulations …