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On Thursday, October 13, actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pled guilty to a single count of harassment in accordance with a deal with prosecutors sparing him any jail time while resolving a criminal case stemming from complaints of sexual misconduct by multiple women. The citation for second-degree harassment, which is classified as a non-criminal violation in New York’s penal code, similar …

In an effort to introduce its electric aircraft to global markets, Chinese electronic vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Inc.’s “flying car” performed its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates. A two-seater electric VTOL aircraft, the X2 is propelled by eight propellers, two of which are located in each corner of the craft. The manufacturer of the vehicle hailed Monday’s 90-minute, …

Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, was welcomed to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday by the Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the UAE, Anwar Gargash. According to state agency WAM, Gargash and Grundberg had a conversation about the most recent events in the ongoing crisis in Yemen as well as the efforts being made internationally …

Upon the visit of the UAE President to Russia, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to building the foundations of global peace and stability in order to alleviate tensions and find diplomatic solutions to problems. This occurred during a reception organized by Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian …

On Monday, October 10, this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to three economists from the United States. One of the winners, Ben Bernanke, is a former head of the Federal Reserve. Their research focused on how saving failing banks can prevent an even more severe economic disaster. Bernanke, Douglas Diamond, and Philip Dybvig were awarded the Nobel Prize …

Keith Habersberger and Zach Kornfeld defended their group’s choice to terminate Ned Fulmer and even predicted that he would never return as an employee. After a week-long hiatus, the Try Guys published a new podcast episode on Thursday in which they provided fans with a more in-depth look at how they felt upon learning that their co-founder had cheated on …

US President Joe Biden stated on Thursday (October 6) that for the first time since the end of the Cold War, the world faces the possibility of a nuclear “Armageddon” and that he is seeking a “exit ramp” for Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Ukraine crisis. “Since Kennedy and the Cuban missile crisis in 1962, we have not confronted …

Tom Bower, the author of “Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors,” gave an exclusive interview to Page Six in which he stated that he “absolutely” believes that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released their most recent portraits in order to embarrass the royal family. According to what he shared with us, “it was all about,” and …

On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to scientists Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal, and Barry Sharpless. These three scientists were recognized for their discovery of reactions that allow molecules to snap together to create desired compounds and that offer insight into cell biology. According to a statement released by the organization that bestowed the award, …

According to a study given to the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, October 3rd, Switzerland has a major systemic problem with racism towards individuals of African heritage, as evidenced by police violence and a children’s game, among other examples. Following a visit to Switzerland this year, the UN-appointed working committee expressed alarm over the prevalence of racial discrimination and …