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Author: Zain Ebrahim

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Over the past few years, the geopolitical climate has been tense with ongoing conflicts globally. Social media is currently flooded with doomsday rhetoric amidst global nuclear threats, such as the current conflict between Iran and Israel. The prospect of World War 3 seems ever present with the Doomsday Clock now sitting at 89 seconds to...

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Myra Hindley’s name still elicits strong repulsion in Britain today, cementing her reputation as one of the most notorious female killers in modern history. Her heinous collaboration with Ian Brady resulted in the infamous Moors Murders, a horrific series of child abductions, sexual assaults, and murders that terrorized Manchester and the isolated Saddleworth Moor from...

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Global stocks fell, and oil prices surged after the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s response. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a strike led by the US and Israel. Following the Ayatollah’s death, the Strait of Hormuz, an important trading route, began to experience disruptions. As of right now, analysts predict that...

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Most people eat oatmeal without thinking about what it does inside their bodies. It satisfies you and tastes familiar. The surrounding conversation usually ends there. New research from one of Europe’s top research institutions has completely altered that. The findings point to something much more powerful than most people realize. A surprising finding from University...

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As predictions for 2026 emerge, none of them are particularly reassuring. Without any clairvoyant assistance, 2026 has already seen the world plummet into turmoil. While some famous psychics, such as Baba Vanga and Nostradamus, predicted the year 2026 centuries ago, it is difficult to say whether predictions about our current world are based on supernatural...

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Sabrina González Pasterski is a remarkable figure in theoretical physics, often celebrated as the ‘next Albert Einstein.’ From a very young age, she reached impressive milestones in her career. Even before she was old enough to get her driver’s license, Pasterski had already designed and built a single-engine aircraft, a true testament to her early...

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Back in 2015, France became the first country to pass legislation against planned obsolescence – the deliberate act of shortening the lifespan of a product to force consumers to purchase replacements or newer models. This was part of a larger European Union initiative that requires appliance manufacturers and vendors to declare the lifespan of their...

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In 1978, the US Navy frigate USS Stein (FF-1065) had to hurriedly return to its home port due to a critical issue. The Stein, a Knox-class frigate initially classified as a destroyer escort before being reclassified in 1975, experienced a major malfunction in its AN/SQS-26 sonar system. This sophisticated low-frequency sonar was vital to the...

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Since February 2020, American consumer prices have risen by 24.3%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzed by Bankrate. Rent alone has increased by 28.9% during this period. Similar hikes have occurred in healthcare, motor vehicle insurance, and grocery costs. For retirees relying on a fixed Social Security income, these escalating expenses...

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Glaciers and permafrost preserve our ancient world, effectively holding thousands of years frozen in time. They hold ancient animals, preserved prehistoric microbes, and even bodies frozen beneath layers of ice. While these glaciers protect and hold our planet’s ancient history, some secrets are better left undiscovered or should remain frozen. As the world accelerates towards...

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“Time heals some wounds, but love heals them all” is a quote from the Canadian philosopher and author Matshona Dhliwayo that highlights that while time may only dull the pain of emotional wounds, love is the only transformative force capable of completely healing someone. Although this quote emphasizes emotional pain, emotional distress can also negatively...