Former President Joe Biden has secured a deal with Little, Brown & Co. to pen a memoir about his White House tenure. Industry executives revealed that the untitled book, acquired through an auction by the Hachette imprint, garnered a £10 million advance, as initially reported by The Wall Street Journal.President Biden hinted that his memoir […]
People enjoy the warm weather at the Ounaskoski Beach in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. (Pic credit: AP) Helsinki: Finland has broken an over 50-year-old weather record as the country is witnessing the longest period of temperatures above 30C, the Finnish Meteorological Institute said on Friday.As Parikkala in eastern Finland hit 30.3 Celsius before midday, this meant […]
The fertility rate in the United States fell to its lowest point in history in 2024, just under 1.6 children per woman, according to new data released by the CDC on Thursday. The rate is well below the replacement level of 2.1 and now sits close to that of many western European countries. This marks […]
Shabana Mahmood (Source: X) In a move to ease the pressure on Britain’s overflowing jails, justice secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced emergency measures allowing recalled prisoners to be released after just 28 days.This step is expected to free up 1,400 prison places, reports the Independent.Speaking on Wednesday, Mahmood warned that the prison system is at […]
A rare letter penned by Colonel Archibald Gracie, one of the Titanic’s most distinguished survivors, has fetched a record £300,000, a fivefold increase on its estimated price, at an auction in Wiltshire, as a new high price for Titanic correspondence was smashed.The letter, dated April 10, 1912, the very day Gracie boarded the Titanic, offers […]
The global cryptocurrency market capitalisation touched a record $4 trillion on Friday, positioning the sector as a major investment option from a fringe class, as per the Coingecko data, cited by Reuters.This fresh milestone comes amid renewed investor optimism, increased institutional inflows, and clearer regulatory signals from major economies. Notably, the US House of Representatives […]
Russia’s ‘largest’ drone attack on Ukraine Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of firing its “largest” barrage of missiles and drones in more than three years of the war between the two countries.Russia, the Ukrainian air force alleged, launched 728 drones and 13 missiles. According to Ukraine’s foreign ministry, its air defence systems intercepted 718 of […]
Vivek Ramaswamy breaks record in raising fund for Ohio Governor election which will be held in November 2026. Vivek Ramaswamy has raised over $8.5 million since his announcement of Ohio Governor election bid from the Republican party following his exit from the Department of Government Efficiency. Axios reported that this much money this early in […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (Image credit: AP) New York governor Kathy Hochul on Monday declared a state of emergency in several counties due to a massive heatwave that is on track to break a 125-year-old record, reports the New York Post.She urged all New Yorkers to stay informed about the weather and take necessary […]
US weather alert, Tornado warnings and severe storms Severe weather continues to sweep across the United States, with tornado warnings, intense thunderstorms, and dangerous heat affecting multiple regions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued alerts for states in the Midwest, Great Lakes, and the West, urging residents to take safety precautions.Tornado warnings are issued […]
