In a surprising discovery, scientists have unearthed the oldest fossilized forest in the world on the highest sea cliffs in England. This prehistoric ecosystem features palm-like trees known as Calamophytons that date back 390 million years ago. The find surpasses the previous record holder in New York State by three to four million years, shedding
Rudy Giuliani, the former Mayor of New York City, is facing significant financial struggles as creditors move to force him to sell his $3.5 million Florida condo to help pay off his debts. Giuliani filed for bankruptcy protection in December, citing numerous unpaid debts, including a $148 million payment to two Georgia election poll workers
The CDC recently made headlines by reducing the isolation time for COVID-19 in the general public from 5 days to just 24 hours. This decision was met with criticism from organizations like National Nurses United (NNU), who expressed concerns about the potential risks to public health caused by this change. While the updated guidelines do
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has initiated a probe into Alphabet Inc’s Google due to an ongoing dispute with local startups regarding its in-app billing system. The CCI has accused Google of implementing its policies in a discriminatory manner, which has sparked outrage among Indian startups for months. Startups vs. Google Indian startups have
The Los Angeles Rams have made a significant move by signing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a one-year contract. This decision comes after the team faced challenges last season due to a lack of a reliable backup quarterback. Garoppolo will serve as Matthew Stafford’s backup, providing the team with a seasoned player who can step in
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently made headlines after using a Russian luxury limousine gifted to him by President Vladimir Putin. Kim’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, praised the car’s “special function” and highlighted the deepening bilateral ties between North Korea and Russia. The high-end Aurus Senat limousine was gifted to Kim in February and
As the first-ever planned daytime closure of a five-mile stretch of the M25 takes place, residents and businesses near junctions 10 and 11 are bracing for what could be a traffic nightmare. The closure, which will last until 6am on Monday, is causing concerns for those living and operating in the area. With an 11.5-mile
The 2024 Oscars ceremony will be remembered for its historic moments, as well as the winners and surprises that unfolded throughout the evening. Hosted by Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough, the event took place on March 10, 2024, and was broadcast on ABC. The Oscar season was filled with anticipation, with films such as Oppenheimer,
Tesla, the electric vehicle maker, recently settled a racist discrimination lawsuit with former employee Owen Diaz. The lawsuit, which was originally brought in 2015, resulted in a federal jury awarding $3.2 million in damages to Diaz. This settlement comes after years of legal battles and allegations of racist discrimination at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California.
Neurological disorders are a significant global health issue, affecting a staggering 3.4 billion people worldwide, according to a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study. This analysis revealed that neurologic conditions impacted 43.1% of the world’s population, making it the leading cause of ill health and disability globally in 2021. In 2021, 37