Russia-U.S. tensions hit global markets as Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear strike

A new study from Kings College London reveals that a third of people believe asexuality can be “cured” through therapy, highlighting misconceptions around the sexual orientation. Asexual individuals, who experience little to no sexual attraction, face ignorance and intolerance about their orientation, with 26% of respondents believing they just haven’t met the right person yet and 11% denying the existence of asexual people. Asexual activist Yasmin Benoit, a co-author of the study, expressed that these...

India and the US have agreed to establish a new defence cooperation framework to boost collaboration in the coming decade. Defence Ministers Rajnath Singh and US Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed enhancing ties in technology sharing, military exercises, and defence industry partnerships. Both nations are focused on deepening interoperability and strengthening military cooperation, emphasizing the importance of working together in the defense sector. Full Article

J.P. Hoornstra, a seasoned sports writer with extensive MLB coverage experience, recently reported that the Los Angeles Angels signed former 25-home run hitter Yoan Moncada to a one-year, $5 million contract in hopes of a bounceback season after injuries limited his playing time in 2024. Moncada, known for his power hitting, has accumulated 93 home runs, 339 RBIs, and a .254/.331/.424 slash line over his nine-year career with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White...

The article discusses the upcoming match between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, questioning if the Eagles have what it takes to defeat the Chiefs. The video failed to load, but the main focus is on analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of both teams and predicting the outcome of the game. Despite technical difficulties, the article highlights the excitement and anticipation surrounding this highly anticipated matchup in the NFL. Full Article

World number one Luke Humphries won the 2025 Premier League opener in Belfast by defeating Chris Dobey 6-1, showcasing an impressive performance with an 86% success rate on doubles and three 100-plus checkouts. Humphries had earlier overcome Michael van Gerwen in the semi-finals, who had beaten world champion Luke Littler in a thrilling quarter-final match. The Premier League Darts format includes 16 weeks of league stage matches, with the top four players advancing to the...

Marko Elez, a trusted DOGE staffer of Elon Musk, resigned after racist social media posts promoting eugenics were uncovered, leading to access restrictions to the Treasury payment systems. Elez, a computer science graduate, had worked with Musk's companies, including SpaceX and Starlink, focused on AI. Musk's DOGE team, consisting of young men, faced backlash for their roles in purging federal agencies, with a court decision pending on their access to government spending data. Full Article