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New York is submerging due to its own weight.

Considering that New York is a metropolis that never sleeps, how does this keep you up at night? Also, it is lowering. According to a new study, the Big Apple is sinking due in part to the weight of the skyscrapers that make the concrete wilderness famous. The decline makes the...

Sherpas rescue freezing climber from Everest’s “death zone” in “almost impossible” mission.

The climber was brought down the mountain after becoming stranded in -30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) weather. A Malaysian mountaineer was rescued from Mount Everest's "death zone" by Nepalese Sherpa guides and another climber. Gelje Sherpa, age 30, was guiding a client to the summit of Mount Everest on May...

Reports say airline will weigh international passengers for safety.

Air New Zealand assures passengers that their weight will not be displayed to other passengers. In June, Air New Zealand is reportedly going to weigh its international passengers. Average passenger weights will help pilots calculate aircraft weight and equilibrium. Those who choose to participate will contribute to the airline's safety, according to...

EU criticised for 271 Afghan resettlements.

The EU resettled 271 Afghans in 2022, 0.1% of the 270,000 classified as needing permanent protection. International Rescue Committee, a prominent charity, has accused EU leaders of "staggering neglect" of Afghan refugees, many of whom remain confined in "prison-like" conditions on Greek islands. The International Rescue Committee asserts in a damning...

Two dead and two missing after Italian lake boat carrying British tourists overturns in whirlwind.

The tornado was a component of a storm system that struck northern Lombardy on Sunday evening. On Italy's Lake Maggiore, a boat transporting at least 20 tourists and crew members capsized due to a tornado. According to media reports from Italy, at least two individuals have died and two others are...

Fresh assaults on Kyiv after intense drone barrage

After two nights of heavy drone strikes, the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv has fallen under attack again. According to a military spokesman, missiles were used in the most recent barrage. No reports of casualties exist. This month, Russia has launched 16 air attacks on Kyiv, typically overnight. The most recent attack, however,...

Three slain in gunfire at an American motorbike rally

On Saturday, a gunfire at a New Mexico motorbike event killed three and injured five. The shooting occurred around 5:00 p.m. (2300 GMT) as 20,000 motorcyclists participated in an annual Memorial Day motorcycle rally in Red River, a small town near Taos, New Mexico. Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun told Questa...

What to anticipate from a newly confident Erdogan

Recep Tayyip Erdogan may have serenaded his supporters with off-key singing after his victory, but when it comes to fighting elections, he is flawless. He had a greater understanding of the electorate than the pollsters and analysts who predicted his defeat by the opposition. Not at this point, no. His opponent,...

Undefeated Erdogan extends two-decade dominance in Turkiye runoff

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a call for national unity on Monday, following his victory in a historic runoff election that extended his divisive but transformative rule until 2028. On his way to his toughest election victory, the 69-year-old surmounted Turkey's worst economic crisis in a generation and the most...

Joe Biden says debt ceiling solution ready for Congress vote.

President Joe Biden announced that Congress will receive a bipartisan debt ceiling increase plan to avoid a default. He described the agreement as a "compromise" on Sunday, while Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy dubbed it "worthy of the American people" earlier in the day. They must now persuade members of Congress...

Indian official empties reservoir to find phone after dropping selfie.

In the search for the phone, more than two million liters of water were pumped from the reservoir, but when it was discovered, the waterlogged device would not turn on. An Indian official was suspended after emptying a reservoir to find his phone. The Times of India reported that food inspector...

New massive Russian drone attack on Kyiv – mayor

At least one individual was killed in a new massive overnight drone attack by Russia on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, according to local officials. According to Kyiv's mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, a man was killed when drone debris crashed near a refueling station. A female was hurt. Russian kamikaze drones hit...

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Acid reflux meds like TUMS, Prilosec up migraine risk 70%

According to one study, the use of common over-the-counter gastritis medications such as TUMS or Prilosec can increase the likelihood of developing migraines by as much as 70 percent.  A cohort of 11,800 individuals was analyzed by researchers from the University of Maryland, of which 2,100 were users of over-the-counter anti-heartburn medications.

Outrage about crowding Visitors to Venice start paying today

Venice becomes the first city globally to implement a payment system exclusively for visitors. To verify that individuals beyond entry points possess a QR code, officials conduct arbitrary inspections. Despite this, not all individuals are content. Visitors to Venice are now required to pay an entrance fee by a contentious scheme that went into effect today. The pilot program is intended to deter tourists and reduce the volume of visitors that congest the canals during the height of the holiday season, thereby making the city more habitable for locals, according to authorities.

Meadows, Giuliani indicted in Arizona election scheme

A grand jury in the state of Arizona has indicted sixteen individuals, including Mark Meadows, the chief of staff for Donald Trump, and Rudy Giuliani, an attorney, on charges related to their purported involvement in nullifying the former president's defeat in the 2020 election.  Eleven Republicans are charged in the indictment issued late Wednesday by the state attorney general. The document in question was erroneously submitted to Congress, wherein it claimed that Trump had secured the crucial state for 2020.

US Supreme Court considers sending Trump immunity claim back

On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court indicated its willingness to remand Donald Trump's criminal case concerning his endeavors to annul the 2020 election to a lower court. This remand would enable the court to determine whether specific elements of the indictment constituted "official acts" shielded by presidential immunity.