Russian NHL hockey star Alexander Ovechkin is facing a wave of criticism after appearing in an election ad for President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party. A video released ahead of Russia’s parliamentary elections this weekend shows the hockey star endorsing Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who is one of the political heavyweights among the party’s candidates,…
The secret is out: Eating whole grains is good for you. Extensive research in the past two decades has shown that a diet rich in whole grains is associated with lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes and helps people maintain a healthy weight. In a new analysis,…
Since April, Matthew Juhren has spent up to 75 hours a week working remotely from his home office near Portland, Oregon. He spends most of that time alone. “The solitude of it all is new and different,” Juhren said, “and for an extroverted person, it can be difficult at times.” Spending too much time working…
A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1. The changes mean some Americans — especially lower-income borrowers — will face higher monthly payments on their student loans. Other borrowers will face new limits on loans. Roughly 43 million Americans currently have student loan debt, totaling…
Oats are a powerful cholesterol-lowering food thanks to their rich soluble fiber content. Soluble fiber lowers cholesterol levels, regulates blood sugar, and prevents constipation. Other fiber-rich foods that can lower cholesterol include beans, nuts, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish. 1. Legumes Legumes are plant foods that include beans, soy, peas, lentils, and peanuts. They…
Set in the heart of Micronesia is a remote island nation that welcomes less than 200 tourists a year – making it the least visited country in the world. It’s also the fattest country in the world – with over 90 per cent of Nauru’s inhabitants classed as overweight or obese. With an area of…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just issued a dire warning for Americans. In a Feb. 5 appearance on the Dwarkesh Podcast, Musk said America is barreling toward bankruptcy as its national debt continues to climb. “We are 1,000% going to go bankrupt as a country and fail as a country, without AI and robots,” he said….
A looming “silver tsunami” of retiring baby boomer business owners could dramatically reshape America’s small-business landscape. Nearly half of U.S. small-business owners are 55 or older, yet just 54% have a succession plan in place — setting the stage for a potential retirement shock that could leave many companies vulnerable over the next decade, according…
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two regions where deadly wildfires are raging. At least 16 people are confirmed dead in the Ñuble and Biobío regions, about 500km (300 miles) south of the capital Santiago. At least 20,000 have been evacuated. The most dangerous fire has swept through dry forests…
A Wall Street Journal report this month revealed that leaked Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documents showed that a mid-air explosion of a SpaceX Starship (Flight 7) over the Caribbean occurred in January 2025. The explosion sparked fuel emergencies that were declared by commercial airline pilots forced into dangerous situations in the sky. The explosion occurred less than…