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  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 10:54 UTC

    All 20 surviving Israeli hostages handed over to Israel via Red Cross

    Some hostages were allowed to make video calls to their families before being released

    The final 20 living Israeli hostages, held captive for 738 days since the attack on October 7, 2023, were released by the pro-Palestine terrorist organization Hamas and returned to Israel on Monday morning. They were handed over to the Red Cross in two groups across Gaza. The Red Cross confirmed they were all able to walk and in a stable condition.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 10:29 UTC

    Gang violence leaves at least 84 dead in Haiti's historical agricultural heartland

    Violence expanding eastwards deepens the country's food insecurity

    A report from the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) revealed that armed gangs in Haiti carried out 24 massacres and attacks in the Artibonite department between January and September this year, leaving at least 84 people dead in the country's historical agricultural heartland.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 07:37 UTC

    FAO Food Prices Index slightly down in September except for beef

    Abundant supplies of wheat, corn and vegetable oils are forcing prices down

    The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 128.8 points in September, versus a revised August level of 129.7 points. The September reading represents a 3.4 percent increase from a year ago.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 03:01 UTC

    Top 10 Study Tips to Study Like a Harvard Student

    Photo: Unsplash

    Success at top universities is often less about innate brilliance and more about discipline, structure, and smart strategies. If you have ever wondered how to study effectively and achieve top results without burning out, this is the guide for you. By adopting some of the same techniques used by high-performing students at elite schools, you can transform your academic habits and see tangible results.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 00:54 UTC

    Talkyspace About Benefits of Having Friends From All Around the World

    One of the greatest benefits of having friends from all around the world is cultural exchange

    Friendship has always been one of the most powerful connections humans can create. In today’s interconnected world, making friends no longer has borders. Technology, travel, and global communication allow us to connect with people from every corner of the planet.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 00:48 UTC

    Apple’s Vision Pro Brings Immersive Sports to the Mainstream

    Photo: Pixabay

    Apple is aiming to explore new trends as it moves to bring immersive live AR sports into the mainstream with its Vision Pro headset. Though the headset itself is over a year old, support for the well-regarded system has been lacking, with this new sports implementation looking to raise the bar of live sports entertainment.

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 00:40 UTC

    Green Leasing: Sustainable Options in Leased Equipment / EVs for Urban Areas

    Green leasing is not only about contracts. It is part of a cultural transition: ownership to access, consumption to responsibility

    Leasing has always been about flexibility. But now, it is also about responsibility. A growing trend called green leasing is reshaping how companies and individuals approach leased equipment and electric vehicles (EVs). Instead of focusing only on cost and convenience, green leasing puts sustainability at the center. This shift is not accidental—it’s a response to global demands for lower emissions, energy efficiency, and smarter resource use.

  • Saturday, October 11th 2025 - 10:20 UTC

    Trump announces additional tariffs on Chinese products

     Trump's latest move caused US stock markets to plummet

    US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would be imposing 100% tariffs on China starting November 1 or sooner, accusing Beijing of a “hostile” trade stance related to rare earth mineral exports. The new surcharge will be piled on top of existing taxes (30%).

  • Saturday, October 11th 2025 - 09:35 UTC

    This is what the survival ranking in Latin America would look like in the event of a world war

    In Uruguay’s case, the AI emphasized that over 99% of the country’s electricity comes from renewable sources, mainly wind and hydro power. Photo: Sebastián Astorga

    An analysis conducted by the artificial intelligence ChatGPT ranked Uruguay as the Latin American country most likely to survive a potential Third World War, highlighting its political stability, energy self-sufficiency, and geographic location.

  • Friday, October 10th 2025 - 20:19 UTC

    Putin admits Russia downed Azerbaijan Airlines Brazilian-built jet

    Putin (R) made the announcement during a meeting with Aliyev in Tajikistan

    Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly admitted on Thursday that his country's air defenses were responsible for the Dec. 25, 2024, downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Brazilian-manufactured Embraer 190 jet, which killed 38 people.