Entering the octagon at 35 years old, Alexander Volkanovski is facing questions about his age as he prepares to defend his UFC featherweight title against Ilia Topuria. Despite being ranked highly on ESPN’s pound-for-pound list, Volkanovski’s age has become the focal point of discussions leading up to UFC 298. With no male fighter at lightweight
The tourism revenues in China experienced a significant surge of 47.3% year-on-year during the eight-day Lunar New Year holidays. This increase was attributed to a domestic travel boom that surpassed the pre-COVID 2019 levels. The holiday, known as the world’s largest annual migration, saw massive crowds at tourist attractions across the country. Impressive Growth in
Monster Beverage, a company known for its energy drinks, has defied the odds by becoming the best-performing stock of the past three decades. While most people would assume tech companies to hold this title, Monster’s remarkable journey to success proves otherwise. Since 1994, the company’s stock has appreciated by a whopping 200,000%, transforming a mere
The emerging care model of “hospital-at-home” has gained traction in recent years, offering patients the opportunity to receive acute hospital care in the comfort of their own homes. While this model has shown significant benefits in terms of cost reduction, improved outcomes, and enhanced patient experience, there are underlying concerns that are not being adequately
The news of Alexei Navalny’s death was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Putin dissident on Saturday. This confirmation came after Russian media reported his demise on Friday, citing the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he was imprisoned. Initially, Navalny’s team was unable to corroborate the activist’s passing. It was not until Saturday
The transition from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to farming in late Stone Age Europe was not as peaceful as previously believed. A new study reveals that it was a brutal takeover, characterized by violence and rapid population turnover. The study, conducted by an international team of researchers, analyzed DNA samples from 100 human remains found in Denmark,
Luc Besson, the acclaimed filmmaker behind hits such as “Leon” and “The Fifth Element,” is gearing up to take on a new challenge with a big-budget reimagining of the classic Dracula story. This project, which will delve into an origin story element, promises to explore the dark and gothic romance between Prince Vladimir and his
Google has recently unveiled the first Android 15 Developer Preview, giving developers a sneak peek into the upcoming features of the open-source mobile operating system. Android 15 is geared towards enhancing device security and enabling apps to leverage the latest hardware capabilities, such as advanced cameras, GPUs, displays, and AI technologies. Privacy Sandbox and Health
Carl Icahn’s recent push for seats on JetBlue Airways’ board of directors has successfully come to fruition. The airline confirmed this decision in a statement released on Friday, shortly after Icahn revealed a substantial 10% stake in the New York-based carrier and expressed interest in securing board representation. The appointment of two new directors, Jesse
Melanie Leupolz is breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes as a professional athlete and a mother. As a player for Chelsea, she defied expectations by returning to her sport at an elite level after giving birth. This decision was met with skepticism and questioning from others, as some questioned her choice to start a family during