It was a down year for many of the planet’s 2,640 billionaires–including those at the very top of the top. The 25 richest people in the world are worth a collective $2.1 trillion, according to Forbes’ World’s Billionaires list, released Tuesday–down a combined $200 billion …
Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame.
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Ferguson, 81, is the most successful manager in Premier League history with a record 13 titles. Wenger won three league titles during …
A powerful explosion NASA called as the ‘brightest of all time’.
Astronomers recently detected an explosion so large they dubbed it the BOAT—the brightest of all time. This explosion—known now as GRB 221009A—was a gamma-ray burst (GRB), a flash of extremely high-energy light that resulted from the death of a colossal star. This detonation…
Japan's beloved zoologist Masanori Hata dies.
Japanese zoologist and filmmaker Masanori Hata, who made connecting humans with animals his life's purpose, has died at 87. Mutsugoro, as he was fondly known, was famous for directing The Adventures of Milo and Otis, an 80s classic about the unlikely friendship between a…
Ukrainian president decorated with Poland’s top award.
The highest decoration of Poland, the Order of the White Eagle, was presented to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky by the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, during a meeting between the two leaders at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw. During his visit, the President of…
Dhoni, Yuvraj inducted with the MCC honorary life membership.
MS Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team who led the team to victories in the T20 and ODI World Cups and the 2013 Champions Trophy, along with Yuvraj Singh, the Player of the Tournament in the 2011 ODI World Cup, have been named among the five Indians to be a…
Peru removed as host of this year’s men’s Under-17 World Cup.
Peru was stripped of hosting the men’s Under-17 World Cup on Monday because FIFA said the country was not ready to stage the tournament later this year. FIFA did not name a replacement host for the 24-team tournament scheduled to be played from Nov. 10-Dec. 2. The decision co…
Ceferin re-elected UEFA president unopposed until 2027.
Aleksander Ceferin was re-elected as UEFA president unopposed during the Ordinary Congress of European soccer's governing body in Lisbon on Wednesday. The Slovenian has been re-elected for a four-year term until 2027. Ceferin was elected UEFA's seventh president in 20…
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - 06 April.
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), which takes place annually on 6 April, presents an opportunity to recognize the positive role sport and physical activity play in communities and in people’s lives across the globe. Sport has the power to chan…
Giant study pinpoints specific Gut Bacteria linked to Alzheimer's.
Tensions between the brain, the gut, and the makeup of its microbial inhabitants appear to play a critical role in the development of neurodegenerative conditions. Using the largest ever genome-wide association study of human gut microflora, a team of researchers from the US…
Argentina claims top spot in FIFA ranking.
World Champion Argentina has climbed to the top of FIFA ranking. La Albiceleste (1840.93 points) leapfrogged Brazil (1834.21) after enjoying friendly wins over Panama and Curacao. France (1838.45) also moved past the Brazilians after beating the Netherlands and Republic of …
ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns.
Italy has become the first Western country to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT. The Italian data-protection authority said there were privacy concerns relating to the model, which was created by US start-up OpenAI and is backed by Microsoft. The regulator said it would ban and …
Somalia to issue new currency to restore its central bank’s powers.
The Central Bank of Somalia’s top priority is to reestablish the nation’s currency, which will enable it to take full control of monetary policy, its governor said. Somalia hasn’t printed new banknotes since descending into a civil war after the government collapsed in 1991…
Spy balloon sent data to China in real time.
The Chinese balloon that flew over the US earlier this year managed to gather intelligence from military bases for days before it was shot down, US media report. The balloon was able to transmit data to Beijing in real time, NBC News reported, citing US officials. The craft p…
International Day of Conscience - 05 April.
International Conscience Day is celebrated on April 5 to promote peace. To lead a conscientious life, one must respect human rights and dignity as well as protect other living beings. Below, we look at the history and significance of International Day of Conscience. Conscie…
NASA names Artemis 2 astronaut crew for 1st lunar mission since Apollo.
After a 50-year break, NASA has announced the names of the four astronauts who will be taking humans back to the Artemis II Moon Mission. For the first time, a woman astronaut, Christina Koch, and a black astronaut, Victor Glover, will be part of a lunar mission. The team, …
New James Webb telescope photo of a galaxy cluster
New James Webb telescope photo of a galaxy cluster 6 billion light years away shows a trippy phenomenon where gravity warps spacetime. New photos of galactic "arcs and streaks" in space released by NASA's James Webb telescope show just how trippy a phenomenon c…
International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action - 04 April.
Every year on April 4, the world observes the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, with the aim of creating awareness about the dangers of explosive mines and generating support for efforts aimed at eliminating them. The UN Mine Action Service …
Australia bans TikTok on federal government devices.
Australia has joined other Western countries in banning the use of TikTok on government devices as the Chinese-owned video app comes under increasing pressure over claims it presents a security concern. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced the ban on Tuesday after receivi…
Fossil hunters uncover ancient Australian wombat.
Researchers in Australia have uncovered evidence of a previously unknown ancient marsupial which roamed the continent some 25 million years ago. Described as a cross between a wombat and a marsupial lion, the beast - named Mukupirna fortidentata - is thought to have weighed …
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