Georgian judoka Guram Tushishvili faced disqualification during the 2024 Paris Olympics after an incident against France’s Teddy Riner in the men’s +100kg category. Following Riner’s successful move in the quarter-finals, Tushishvili reacted poorly, appearing to push his leg into Riner’s crotch and then gesturing aggressively near his face while on the ground. The Georgian athlete…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in the United Arab Emirates earlier this week for a four-day visit and received a grand ceremonial welcome at Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace. He was greeted with the Al-Ayyala, a traditional dance featuring women tossing their hair side to side, symbolizing honor, purity, and grace. Some online…
Venus Aerospace has successfully tested a hypersonic jet engine, bringing the possibility of ultra-fast travel closer to reality. The Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) was launched from a spaceport in New Mexico on May 14, marking a breakthrough in hypersonic technology. CEO Sarah Duggleby expressed excitement, noting that after five years of work, the technology…
Police discovered human remains near Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island mansion on May 14, finding what appeared to be a human leg bone just 0.3 miles away. The bone was sent for analysis, and local residents expressed shock, as such incidents are uncommon in the area. The discovery has sparked concerns amid ongoing fears of a…
Prince William has opened up about the profound grief he experienced as a teenager after losing his mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. Reflecting on his loss, he described it as the “worst pain” any child or parent could endure. He emphasized the importance of expert support for those facing bereavement and highlighted the increasing need…
WWE legend Jim Ross, affectionately known as “Good Ol’ JR,” has announced his diagnosis of colon cancer at the age of 73. He shared the news on X, stating that he was diagnosed this week and will undergo surgery within the next two weeks. Ross, a beloved figure in professional wrestling, has been open about…
Pope Leo XIV, the new Bishop of Rome, is preparing for his inaugural mass at the Vatican on Sunday, May 18, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. The 69-year-old Chicago-born pontiff recently made his first public mass appearance, speaking English, and debuted on social media. His official papal portrait, which shows him…
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, was arrested on May 14, 2025, during a protest at a U.S. Senate hearing in Washington, D.C. The demonstration, which occurred while Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying, involved activists advocating against U.S. military aid to Israel and calling for humanitarian relief in…
Reports suggest that First Lady Melania Trump has been largely absent from the White House since Donald Trump’s second inauguration, spending fewer than 14 days there in four months. Instead, she has reportedly stayed at Trump Tower in Manhattan or Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Author Michael Wolff has claimed that the Trumps are effectively living separate…
Tensions may be rising between President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook, despite their previously amicable relationship. Trump has praised Cook in the past, even referring to him as “Tim Apple,” but recent trade tariffs could strain their bond. The president’s tariffs, aimed at boosting US manufacturing, have put pressure on Apple, which relies…