‘Like a warzone’: LA residents describe fleeing fire
People at an evacuation centre describe fleeing their homes as flames engulfed their streets.
A politician was shot dead in Bangkok. Did another country do it?
Lim Kimya's killing had all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded, professional assassination.
Lebanese lawmakers elect president after more than two-year gap
Lebanon’s parliament selected army chief Joseph Aoun as the country’s president, ending a more than two-year gap.
Chad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters?
Assault on N'Djamena comes amid visit by China FM, withdrawal of French troops, and instability caused by armed groups.
Russia says closely watching Trump’s Greenland claims
Europena Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says that Greenland's sovereignty must be respected.
New York’s top court rejects Trump bid to delay hush-money case sentencing
US president-elect is already appealing to Supreme Court to prevent sentencing this week for his criminal conviction.
AI Revolutionizes Sleep Diagnosis, Achieving 92% Accuracy at Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai researchers have improved an AI tool for diagnosing a major sleep disorder from video sleep tests. Their approach, which captures the subtleties of sleep movements with enhanced accuracy, promises earlier detection of diseases like Parkinson’s, ushering in more
Astronomers “Astonished” as Citizen Scientists Reveal Jupiter’s Clouds Are Not What We Thought
A groundbreaking study combining the efforts of amateur and professional astronomers has redefined our understanding of Jupiter’s atmospheric clouds. Initially believed to be composed of ammonia ice, new findings suggest they are actually made of ammonium hydrosulphide and smog. Revolutionary
L.A.’s Fiery Nightmare: How Santa Ana Winds and Dry Conditions Created a Firestorm
In early January 2025, Los Angeles County was besieged by multiple wildfires, driven by fierce Santa Ana winds and a historic dry spell. The fires destroyed thousands of homes and led to widespread evacuations, as captured by satellite imagery which
From Earache to Emergency: The Dangerous Path of Untreated Infections
Despite the advances in antibiotic treatments, ear infections can still lead to severe neurological complications such as hearing loss, facial paralysis, meningitis, and even life-threatening brain abscesses. Historically recognized since the time of Hippocrates, the risks associated with otitis media,
Who is next after Trudeau?
The potential candidates include a former central banker once called the “George Clooney of banking” and a former foreign minister who drew the fury of the KGB.
Jungle raves, water pollution, direct flights: Tulum’s ‘new era’ of tourism
The rise of Instagram and Airbnb have influenced Tulum’s rapid transformation from backpackers’ paradise to hotel-dense tourism hub.
Amazon Prime member? Get two free Kindle books to help you through January
If you are an Amazon Prime member and an avid Kindle reader, then you should check out the First Reads program, a Prime benefit that offers an e-book or two for free every month. This month, you can snag two
Tile Mate vs. Pebblebee Clip: Has Google Find My Device caught up?
Android users have spent the last few years gazing longingly into Apple's walled garden at its wildly popular AirTags. While not meant to serve as anything remotely like a GPS or other live location tracker, Apple's powerful smart tags work
