Syrian Jews return to Damascus for the first time in decades, hoping to build bridges

Publishers Clearing House (PCH) has filed for bankruptcy in Manhattan, reporting only $490,000 in cash against $40 million in debts, as it shifts focus from traditional marketing to digital advertising and online gaming. The company, which has awarded over $500 million in prizes since its founding in 1953, plans to continue its sweepstakes during the restructuring process while exploring asset sales or partnerships for growth. Despite its financial struggles, PCH aims to maintain its legacy...

SummaryIsrael's Defence Minister Israel Katz announced a vigorous expansion of military operations throughout Gaza, following the IDF's takeover of a security zone between Rafah and Khan Younis and evacuation orders for the latter area. The ongoing offensive aims to pressure Hamas into releasing 59 hostages while displacing hundreds of thousands of Gazans. Since resuming its campaign against Hamas on March 18, over 50,933 people have reportedly been killed in Gaza, with 1,563 fatalities occurring since...

U.S. federal regulators have mandated that South Bow, the operator of the Keystone Pipeline, implement several corrective measures following a rupture that resulted in the spillage of over 556,000 litres of oil onto farmland in North Dakota. The incident occurred on April 8, 2025, near Fort Ransom. South Bow is optimistic about resuming operations within the next few days after addressing the regulatory requirements. Full Article

Hugh Saunders, a retired pottery painter, tragically took his own life after being a victim of fraud where £20,000 was stolen from his bank account. Despite being reimbursed by Barclays, he was suffering from dementia and believed the issue persisted, leaving a note indicating his intention to go to Rudyard Lake. Following a search, his body was found in the lake, and the coroner concluded that his death was a suicide due to drowning, as...

Pumpkin, an adorable orange tabby cat living on a farm, takes her daily inspection job seriously, ensuring everything is in order and alerting her humans if something's amiss. In a popular video, she inspects the property, checking the fencing and surveying the area from hay bales, which delighted viewers and garnered thousands of comments and likes. Interestingly, most orange cats are male due to a genetic trait, and they possess a coat pattern that is...

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR), which went public in September 2020, has seen its stock rise 714% primarily due to the launch of its AI software platform in April 2023, although it recently faced a 38% drop from its 52-week high due to broader market negativity and recession fears. The company reported significant growth in its customer base and contract values, particularly in AI, with a 43% year-over-year increase in customer count and a 56% rise...