General John Kelly, who served as Trump’s Chief of Staff, and General Mark Milley, who was appointed by Trump as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (the nation’s highest ranking officer), both recently issued warnings that Trump has fascist tendencies. Kelly and Milley have been publicly criticized by Trump, despite being appointed by him. … Read more
MUNA bandleader Katie Gavin’s debut solo album, What a Relief, has been released today on Saddest Factory Records. To celebrate the release, she has unveiled the music video for the focus track ‘As Good As It Gets’, which features a collaboration with Mitski. The song explores the complexities of long-term relationships and the uncertainty of … Read more
Spread across a chain of thousands of islands between Asia and Australia, Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population and South East Asia’s biggest economy. Ethnically it is highly diverse, with more than 300 local languages. The people range from rural hunter-gatherers to a modern urban elite. Sophisticated kingdoms existed before the arrival of the … Read more
Russia raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21% on Friday, citing consumer price increases considerably above its forecast and warning of ongoing high inflation risks in the medium term. This move exceeded the 100 basis-point hike that analysts had expected, bringing the institution’s benchmark rate to its highest level since February … Read more
Negotiations for a possible Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement are expected to restart in Doha in the coming days, according to officials from the US, Israel, and Qatar. A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned that an Israeli delegation will be heading to Qatar on Sunday. It remains uncertain if Hamas has … Read more
Esports programs are growing in popularity, with schools across the country embracing this trend. The global esports market is projected to reach $4.8 billion by 2030. While esports programs are more common in colleges and universities, high schools and even middle schools are starting to launch their own programs. Participating in esports can help students … Read more
Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for their upcoming historical drama, “September 5,” which focuses on the hostage crisis that occurred during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics. The film is set to premiere in theaters on November 29. The movie follows an American sports broadcasting team as they quickly transition from reporting on sports to … Read more
You may be aware that passports have changed since the UK left the European Union (EU), but you might be wondering if your old burgundy passport can still be used for travel. As with anything concerning your passport, it is crucial that you check if it is fine to use before you arrive at the … Read more
UBS Global Wealth Management has upgraded its view on global equities from “neutral” to “attractive”, citing several factors such as resilient U.S. economic growth, monetary policy easing by major central banks, and an artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The analysts at UBS expressed confidence in the economic growth, stating that central banks have been proactive in … Read more
Daylight Savings Time, also known as DST, is a practice where clocks are set forward by one hour in the spring and set back by one hour in the fall. This year, Daylight Savings Time will end on November 3rd. This means that we will “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep. Daylight … Read more