Historic Approval for Record-Breaking Infrastructure Project Italy has officially approved the construction of what will become the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting mainland Italy to the island of Sicily. Valued at 13.5 billion euros (around $15.5 billion), the Strait of Messina Bridge has cleared one of its final bureaucratic hurdles, with preliminary site work expected to begin in the coming weeks and full construction starting the following year. Transport Minister Matteo Salvini called the project the “biggest infrastructure project in the West” and emphasized its potential to revitalize the economy of southern Italy. Premier Giorgia Meloni described the bridge as…
Author: Emily Harper
Shares of Intel slid 3.5% on Thursday after former President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that “the CEO of Intel is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately.” The post landed just before the opening bell, triggering automated sell orders and dragging the stock to its lowest level in a month even as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced. Cotton’s Letter Details Conflict Concerns Trump’s demand followed a six-page letter from Sen. Tom Cotton, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, to Intel Chairman Frank Yeary. Cotton cited filings indicating that new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, appointed in March 2025, still holds stakes…
Caught in the Storm Without a Plan In the winter of 1997–98, 23-year-old Dawn O’Hair left Chicago for Indianapolis, hoping for a romantic weekend with her boyfriend. But after an argument, she decided to return home early Monday morning, unaware that she was driving straight into a blizzard along Interstate 65. Her 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier soon got stuck in whiteout conditions. O’Hair, unprepared for the storm, had no blankets, no winter kit, and no idea what to do next. Her story is not uncommon. Every year, people are caught off guard by severe winter weather due to poor preparation or…
A Historic Leap That Stunned the World In 1995, British triple jumper Jonathan Edwards delivered one of the most iconic performances in athletics history. Competing at the World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, Edwards set not one but two world records in a single competition. His jump of 18.29 meters remains unbeaten 30 years later, making it one of the longest-standing records in men’s track and field. What began as a moment of anxiety—masked by a pair of sunglasses Edwards bought in duty free to conceal his nerves—turned into a moment of legacy. On his first attempt, he became the first…
Blaze Eclipses Paris in Size France is battling its biggest wildfire of the summer after flames tore through the Aude department near the Spanish border, scorching about 13,000 hectares (32,000 acres)—an area larger than Paris. The fire ignited Tuesday afternoon near Ribaute and accelerated overnight amid hot, dry winds. Authorities reported one fatality and multiple injuries as the blaze remained “very active” into Wednesday. The scale and speed of the fire have been driven by a prolonged drought in the region and vegetation primed to burn after months of below-normal rainfall. Officials said water-use restrictions were already in place across…
Massive Investment Reinforces America First Policy Apple is set to invest an additional $100 billion in the United States to expand its domestic operations, according to a White House official. The announcement, to be made by President Donald Trump, follows Apple’s earlier $500 billion commitment aimed at growing its footprint within the country. The move signals another major victory for the administration’s economic strategy focused on reshoring production and reinforcing American manufacturing. “President Trump’s America First economic agenda has secured trillions of dollars in investments that support American jobs and bolster American businesses,” said White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers in…
Decade-Long Mystery Finally Solved After more than ten years of speculation, a team of scientists has identified the bacteria responsible for the mass die-off of sea stars along the Pacific Coast. The deadly phenomenon, which began in the early 2010s, devastated over 90 percent of the sunflower sea star population, transforming once-thriving marine ecosystems. The bacteria, identified as Vibrio pectenicida, was consistently found in diseased sea stars and absent in healthy ones. The discovery is a breakthrough in marine biology and conservation, potentially paving the way for species recovery and ecosystem restoration. The findings were published in the journal Nature…
Glencore has decided to keep its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange after a formal review weighed the pros and cons of shifting to the United States. The commodities giant concluded that a transatlantic move would not deliver clear value for shareholders at this time, so it will remain anchored in London and continue to monitor market conditions. The choice arrives at a sensitive moment for the City, where slower deal flow and lower valuations have intensified debate about London’s competitiveness versus New York. The company’s review considered potential benefits of deeper U.S. capital markets against practical hurdles such…
A High-Stakes Republican Showdown Takes Shape Tennessee’s 2026 governor’s race is already drawing national attention as Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn officially enters the contest. Her candidacy sets up a fierce primary battle within the Republican Party, particularly against Representative John Rose, a fellow Trump loyalist. Both are vying to succeed outgoing Governor Bill Lee, who is term-limited after two four-year terms. Blackburn’s entry was widely anticipated, as she had signaled intentions to run for months. Known for her staunch conservative views and early alignment with the Tea Party movement, Blackburn brings decades of political experience and a deep connection with…
Scorching New Highs in Isesaki Japan’s Meteorological Agency has confirmed two unprecedented temperature readings in a single day, with mercury soaring to 41.6 °C and then climbing further to 41.8 °C in the city of Isesaki. These figures surpass any previous daily maximum ever recorded in the country. Isesaki, located in southern Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kanto region, eclipsed just days earlier a high of 41.2 °C that had been set in a western prefecture. Authorities responded by issuing heatstroke alerts across nearly every prefecture, urging residents to limit outdoor activity and remain hydrated. Worsening Trends and Regional Impacts…