USA
Technology
US Government Sues Apple for Manipulating Market
In a shocking move, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), backed by a total of 16 US state district attorneys along with the District of Columbia, filed on Thursday an antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple.
This unprecedented –for Apple...
Archaeology
Thousands of Artifacts Discovered in Texas Ghost Town
In an abandoned town nicknamed the "Birthplace of Texas," located by the Brazos River in Washington County, Texas, archaeologists have discovered over ten thousand ancient items.
This town, known as Washington-on-the-Brazos, is special because it's where Texas declared its independence...
Archaeology
10 Foot ‘Giant’ People Unearthed in Nevada’s Lovelock Cave
Ancient human remains were discovered in Lovelock Cave in Nevada, USA. However, certain skeletons reach a massive height of ten feet. Not only are they gigantic, but some of these bodies, believed to be mummies, also had distinctive red...
Animals
Mountain Lion Spotted Roaming California City, Killed by Vehicle
Residents of Oceanside, California were both fascinated and alarmed this week after a mountain lion was spotted roaming the streets of the coastal city's downtown area.
However, the urban adventure ended in tragedy days later when the big cat was...
Greece
Greek Town Donates Carnival Revenue to Fund Surgery for Young Child
The municipality of Ilioupoli in the Central Athens regional unit has rallied its community to support 13-year-old Panagiotis, diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy at a young age. The city aims to achieve a total fundraising goal of 88,200 euros,...
Economy
The Top 10 Countries Dominating Global Gold Reserves
Gold continues to be an important indicator and store of value in the modern era, serving as a hedge and retaining its value even during times of economic crisis. With that in mind, here are the top 10 countries...
Culture
Greek Language Day: Honoring The Mother of Western Languages
International Greek Language Day is celebrated annually every February 9, the day which also honors the memory of the Greek national poet Dionysios Solomos, who wrote Greece's national anthem ''Hymn to Liberty.''
This celebration seeks to highlight the Greek language’s...
Animals
Shark Attack Deaths Dramatically Rising, New Data Show
In 2023, there were more unprovoked shark attacks globally, leading to more deaths compared to the year before.
Based on the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) at the University of Florida, there were 69 unprovoked shark bites in 2023. This...
Food
Genetically Modified Purple Tomato Makes Its Way to US Gardens
A new genetically modified purple tomato is now available to home gardeners in the U.S. It took twenty years to develop, borrowing color genes from snapdragon flowers. Moreover, the tomato is rich in anthocyanin, a beneficial compound.
The Purple Tomato is...
Festivals
The Ancient Origins and Modern Traditions of Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2nd each year. The holiday is based on a weather prediction made by a groundhog and has its roots in both ancient pagan customs and...