Wildfires upend lives in Southern California. And, Jimmy Carter's state funeral

The Pulse club in Kocani, North Macedonia, experienced a tragic fire during a hip-hop concert, resulting in the deaths of at least 59 people and injuries to 155 others, with survivors recounting harrowing experiences of trying to escape the flames. Investigations revealed that the venue did not have a legal licence to operate and had numerous deficiencies, leading to calls for accountability and justice from grieving families and officials in the country. The government has...

China announced a "Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption" to stimulate domestic consumption in the second largest economy, aiming to increase income and reduce burdens to enhance consumption capacity. The plan, issued by the General Office of the Central Committee, includes measures to stabilize the stock market and develop bond products for individual investors. Following the announcement, China's CSI 300 index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index both saw slight gains of about 0.1% on...

In Kocani, North Macedonia, a tragic nightclub fire left 59 dead and 155 injured, prompting a national mourning period and calls for accountability. Investigations revealed overcrowding and bribery allegations, leading to government inspections of all nightclubs. The devastating loss of young lives has shaken the close-knit nation, with families grieving and many injured seeking treatment abroad. Full Article

President Donald Trump mentioned he will likely be speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday during a conversation with reporters on Air Force One Sunday night. The discussion revolved around the potential for a resolution to Russia's war in Ukraine, including talks of dividing land, power plants, and other assets. Trump hinted at a possible announcement by Tuesday as he returned to Washington, D.C., from Florida, with more updates expected to follow. Full Article

In order to make any pan nonstick, regardless of the material, heating the pan before adding oil is key. Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and copper pans are the easiest to make nonstick with oil and heat, while cast iron and carbon steel pans require pre-seasoning in the oven. It is important to use oils with high smoke points, such as canola or avocado oil, and avoid cooking sprays due to potential residue and unhealthy ingredients....

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Vienna found that people in the UK tend to believe that fictional heroes like Harry Potter and Gandalf share their political views, while villains like Darth Vader and Cruella de Vil would support opposing parties, leading to increased political polarisation. The tendency to project personal views onto fictional characters also extended to real-life politicians, with participants associating positive attributes with politicians...