Former NY Mayor : Attack on Israel Appears Worse Than 9/11
By Sandy Fitzgerald It’s hard to compare the 9/11 attacks to the Hamas terrorist assault on Israel this weekend, but “this would appear to me to be worse,” former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who earned the nickname “America’s Mayor” in the wake of the devastating strike in 2001 on his city, told Newsmax […]
As Migrant Crisis Reaches Breaking Point, Biden Approves Building of Border Wall In A Landmark Move
In the most significant development, U.S. President Joe Biden’s government on October 5 approved building a wall in Southern Texas to stave off record migrant crossings. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection defended the move by stating, “Congress appropriated fiscal year 2019 funds for the construction of border barrier in the Rio Grande Valley, and DHS […]
Leonardo da Vinci (3/5): Origins of “The Last Supper” and Architectural Works (video)
At the age of 45, Leonardo has reached his artistic maturity, but he still has a dream: to create a great pictorial work. Due to the outbreak of a plague in Milan, Leonardo draws sketches of an organic city, inspired by blood circulation and organized in channels and streets at different levels so as to […]
1950s Hairstyles: Cropped ‘Dos & Gorgeous Curls
By Joanna Elizabeth Nowadays, when we look back at 1950s hairstyles, that era channels classic Americana style. Women from this era embraced glamour and treated hairstyles as their self-expression. On the screen and in real life, short and cropped hairstyles became popular. Long hair was also in style much like the 1940s, with full […]
Hubble Finds Bizarre Explosion in Unexpected Place
Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOT) are among the brightest known visible-light events in the universe – going off unexpectedly like camera flashbulbs. Only a handful have been found since the first discovery in 2018. Presently, LFBOTS are detected about once per year. After its initial detection, the latest LFBOT was observed by multiple telescopes […]
The First Chinese Restaurant in America Has a Savory—and Unsavory—History
By Richard Grant Photographs by Rebecca Stumpf The oldest continuously operated Chinese restaurant in America is not in San Francisco or New York, but in Butte, Montana, where 47-year-old Jerry Tam, the great-great-grandson of the original owner, presides over the Pekin Noodle Parlor. Standing on South Main Street outside the weathered two-story brick building, […]
AI Means Upskilling No Longer Optional, It’s a Mandate
By V. Venesulia Carr Artificial Intelligence is embedded in every part of our daily lives, from the biometrics on our mobile phones, mobile banking platforms, GPS, online purchases, package delivery, social media, internet searches, and even viewing recommendations on streaming services. It’s everywhere. AI is now part and parcel of everything we do. The Fourth […]
The Boxer Rebellion: A Tale of Redemption, Diplomacy, and Scholarships
If you’re eager to explore a lesser-known chapter of history that’s both captivating and enlightening, let’s dive into the Boxer Rebellion, the dynamics of China-U.S. relations during that era, and the intriguing origins of the Boxer Indemnity scholarship program. Join me on this journey into the past! The Boxer Rebellion Unleashed Our story begins in […]
Science Fiction Turns Into Reality? CBP Releases Videos of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (Video)
The Customs and Border Control of the United States reported a tranche of compelling videos of Unidentified Aerial phenomena on August 9 of this year without any context or warning. Federal law enforcement released ten videos along with 387 pages of reports, which included news clippings and firsthand accounts of eyewitnesses. The footage shows forward-looking […]
Napa Valley: Tension Brews in Wine-Rich Region
Napa Valley is a world-renowned wine region that has made the valley wealthy and powerful, with a rich wine-making history that began well before the California Gold Rush. Production of wine has singlehandedly made Napa Valley California’s second-leading tourist attraction after Disneyland. The valley attracts nearly 4 million visitors a year, according to Visit Napa […]