Researchers have discovered that sperm whales blow bubbles while resting vertically just beneath the ocean surface, a mechanism that helps these breath-hold divers counteract expanding lung gases and maintain neutral buoyancy during short 10- to 15-minute napping bouts. Sperm whales are known for their dives into the deep ocean. But when it is time to … Read more
While mapping a camping trip on Google Maps in 2024, an amateur astronomer in Quebec stumbled upon an unknown 15.5-wide circular pit. Scientists recently confirmed the remote Côte-Nord site is a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater, officially named Uhackatik after consultations with the Ekuanitshit Innu Council. What started as a routine search for vacation routes on … Read more
Ratings agency Fitch warns that soaring tech valuations and unprecedented artificial intelligence spending are creating a major global credit risk, drawing comparisons to the late-1990s dotcom boom as capital markets and economic growth become deeply intertwined with the tech sector. The artificial intelligence boom and the growing threat of a market correction have emerged as … Read more
Scientists have discovered the fourth transmissible cancer known in nature, identifying a contagious melanoma spreading among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog along the Vermont and Quebec border. Published in the journal Nature, the landmark finding marks the first time a transmissible cancer has been documented in any fish or freshwater species. For more than … Read more
A heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after Congress Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the appointment of newly appointed Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, prompting accusations of misinformation and character assassination from the ruling party, according to The News Mill. Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi Target New Education Minister Pralhad Joshi … Read more
French authorities in Orange discovered the remains of five newborn babies and fetuses packed inside cardboard boxes and plastic bags in a residential home. The grim discovery came to light after a woman born in 1994 gave birth to a healthy baby at a hospital. An ordinary medical visit turned into a criminal investigation in … Read more
Sarvesh Kushare secured a silver medal in the men’s high jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, clearing 2.25 meters. The achievement marks the first silver medal for an Indian athlete in the event’s history at the Commonwealth Games, drawing praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 28, 2026. National record holder Sarvesh … Read more
The India men’s national cricket team boasts eight ICC titles and a history shaped by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the team features Shubman Gill as Test and ODI captain, alongside head coach Gautam Gambhir. From Early Beginnings to Global Powerhouse According to Cricinfo, … Read more
President Trump’s Salute to America bash in Washington, DC, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, features fireworks, numerous military flyovers, and a reflective speech. Organizers anticipate temperatures around 107 degrees as crowds gather on the National Mall for the country’s 250th birthday celebration. Washington, DC Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday With Extreme Heat and Grand Festivities Thousands … Read more
With the Major League Baseball trade deadline arriving on August 3, 2026, front offices across the league are weighing high-stakes deals. Analysts have proposed blockbuster packages for stars like Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller, while contending teams scramble to address roster gaps before the stretch run. The 2026 MLB trade deadline is only one week … Read more