JD Vance wrote about his childhood struggles in his 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy, which became a national bestseller. US Vice President JD Vance‘s life is a rags-to-riches story as he struggled with poverty and instability as he grew up. He chronicled his life in his best-selling book Hillbilly Elegy, published in 2016, just before Donald […]
On certain evenings along the California coast, the Pacific Ocean appears to behave strangely. Waves roll towards the shore carrying an electric-blue glow, while surfers leave bright trails behind them as they move through the water. Beaches that look ordinary during the day can take on an almost unreal appearance after dark, drawing photographers, kayakers […]
A rare Blue Full Moon in Sagittarius will rise on May 31, 2026, bringing a lunar event that astrology followers say could feel different from an ordinary full moon. Blue Full Moon. (Pinterest) As the second full moon of May 2026, this Blue Moon combines uncommon timing with Sagittarius themes often linked in astrology with […]
The rivalry between Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk has officially reached the Moon. NASA announced on Tuesday that it had selected Bezos’s Blue Origin to carry out the first in a planned series of three uncrewed lunar missions aimed at preparing for a future Moon base, handing the company a contract worth about $230M. The […]
The sky this week does something it only occasionally manages without fussing about it too much. A second full moon arrives inside the same calendar month, the sort of timing quirk that sounds more dramatic than it really is when you first hear it, but becomes oddly satisfying once you notice how neatly the lunar […]
Hours before sunrise, tens of thousands of mourners streamed towards the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for a memorial unlike most. The death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, fatally shot in Utah at 31, has been framed as both political and spiritual. And the organisers made a striking choice: attendees were asked to arrive […]
Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election in Florida for which President Donald Trump too voted. Florida’s Emily Gregory, a Democrat, defeated Republican Jon Maples who had an endorsement from US president Donald Trump, in a special election in Florida’s 87th state house district. Gregory, a public health expert and small business owner, is a […]
From the 9th Century to Today: The Blue Quran Finds a Home in Mecca Museum In a landmark cultural moment for Islamic arts and history, the Holy Quran Museum in Mecca’s Hira Cultural District has opened a special display featuring a folio from the legendary ‘Blue Quran’ (Al-Muṣḥaf al-Azraq), which is one of the rarest […]
Across provinces near Beijing, govt has banned burning coal for residential heating to reduce pollution. At first, local govts eased the transition by heavily subsidising natural gas, which is cleaner but expensive. But this winter, officials cut the subsidies. Now, villagers are forced to sunbathe for warmth (NYT photo) QUYANG: The temperature was 28, but […]
Blue Visa vs Golden Visa/Representative Image Looking to live long-term in the UAE? The country offers two distinct visa options: the Blue Visa and the Golden Visa. Each comes with its own benefits, eligibility requirements, and purpose. Understanding the key differences can help you determine which visa aligns best with your professional goals, lifestyle, and […]
