Workers at a former US nuclear weapons facility in South Carolina have uncovered a radioactive wasp nest emitting radiation levels ten times higher than regulatory limits, reports the BBC.Routine radiation checks at the Savannah River site near Aiken discovered a wasp nest early July, positioned on a post near tanks storing liquid nuclear waste.“The wasp…
Former congresswoman and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is making waves by claiming that Operation Mockingbird, a once-secret CIA media infiltration program, is still being used today to manipulate public perception and attack political figures like Donald Trump. Her explosive remarks have reignited interest in this decades-old Cold War program that allegedly turned some…
A leaked Microsoft compensation chart for 2025 reveals how software engineers can achieve long-term wealth by staying with the company. The data details base salary, stock grants, and bonuses, showing that employees who advance from entry-level roles to top technical positions can earn over $2.7 million annually. Over a 30-year career, this progression could result…
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Russia with new sanctions, calling its actions in Ukraine “disgusting”. Without naming his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, he wondered whether the sanctions had any effect on him.“Russia — I think it’s disgusting what they’re doing. I think it’s disgusting,” AFP quoted Trump saying.“We’re going to put sanctions. I…
Indian-origin US pilot Rustom Bhagwagar, arrested for child abuse, was aided by his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Powell. They sexually abused Jennifer’s daughter. In a shocking revelation of the case that involved the dramatic arrest of an Indian-origin pilot Rustom Bhagwagar from the cockpit of the plane that he landed in San Francisco, investigators have now revealed…
(Photo credit: BC Wildfire Service) A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia’s Okanagan region has forced the evacuation of around 400 properties and shut down major highways, including the Okanagan Connector (Highway 97C) and a stretch of Highway 97 near Peachland, on Wednesday.As of 4.30 pm PT (5:00 am IST), the blaze had grown to 12…
Eric Trump, the second son of US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday suggested that someone from the Trump family could “certainly” run for president one day, though whether they would actually pursue it remains uncertain. In an interview with BBC Sport’s Dan Roan, Eric was asked if the Trump family could become the next political…
Earthquakes and tsunamis remain among the most devastating natural disasters on the planet, especially for countries located along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.” Russia, the United States, and Japan face elevated seismic risks due to their positions on active tectonic boundaries. A recent 8.7-magnitude quake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, reignited global…
After JD Vance’s rebuke, Microsoft says its H-1B applications have nothing to do with layoffs. Microsoft has responded to the criticism that it fired American employees to hire foreign cheap labor saying that H-1B applications are no way related to the recent job eliminations and many employees on H-1Bs also lost their jobs. The statement…
UAE expats may face higher charges on international card use starting September/ Representative Image TL;DR From Sept 22, UAE banks will raise fees on international card use to 3.14%, impacting travel and global online purchases. Expats sending money home or spending abroad will see higher charges on every swipe. There are ways to reduce costs,…
