Recent investigations have unveiled how some of the most respected institutions in certain U.S. states, including hospitals and universities, have channeled billions into offshore tax havens. While in the Caribbean, these tax shelters continue to significantly influence the economic landscape of Latin America.

A vessel, part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet and laden with oil, was apprehended by Finnish authorities after it allegedly dragged its anchor across the seabed, severing a power cable and several internet lines. This event, while seemingly isolated, taps into deeper currents of geopolitical tension and the strategic importance of maritime routes and infrastructure.

"We do not censor social media," says the EU, in reaction to its critics. Mayi Seymour, a rising voice in the digital discourse arena, delves into the contentious debate sparked by the European Union's latest stance on social media regulation.

A recent exploration into the world of postoperative care suggests that music might be more than just a pleasant distraction for those recovering from surgery, with the sounds of recovery could well being the melodies and rhythms we hold dear.

Greenland, a land mass three times the size of Texas and home to just over 56,000 people, has suddenly become the focal point of geopolitical tension, not because of its strategic importance, but due to Donald Trump's capricious interest.

Wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds, have lead Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency. However, amidst the chaos, drones have become unsung heroes, offering a new frontier in firefighting strategies.

In the quiet town of Telford, England, the term "grooming gang" has become synonymous with a decades-long scandal of sexual exploitation of young girls by predominantly Pakistani men, prompting a broader question: how would such cases be handled in Pakistan, the country of origin for many of these offenders?

For many, January begins with the grim reckoning of discarded resolutions and a nagging awareness of indulgences that may have stretched too far. It is into this reflective mood that the Surgeon General has lobbed a provocative call for change: warning labels on alcoholic beverages that highlight their link to cancer.

The Golden Globe Awards are upon us once more, and this year's lineup is nothing short of a cinematic feast. As the glitterati prepare for the ceremony on Sunday (January 5, 2025), hosted by the ever-entertaining Nikki Glaser, the burning question remains: who will waltz away with the night's top honors?

On what was supposed to be a day of celebration. New Orleans, a city known for its vibrant culture and resilience, faced an abrupt reminder of the fragility of peace with the dawn of 2025. The use of a vehicle to ram into crowds, killing at least 12 people, echoed the events in Magdeburg in Germany, and has raised alarms about the resurgence of ISIS-inspired terrorism, a threat many hoped had been vanquished.

In 1925, at Selfridge's in London, Scottish inventor John Logie Baird unveiled something the world had never seen before. His audience, small but intrigued, watched as ghost-like images flickered to life on a screen. 2025 is the 100th anniversary of the first public demonstration of television—a moment of genius birthed by the kind of tinkering that involved biscuit tins and bicycle lamps.

The death of President Jimmy Carter at 100, a man lionized for his post-presidential philanthropy but often chastised for his naïveté in office, reopens a chapter of history that many would prefer to forget. Among Carter’s myriad challenges—raging inflation, energy crises, and Soviet adventurism—it was the Iran Hostage Crisis that branded his presidency with an enduring legacy of impotence.