Current Affairs

Netanyahu to Address Joint Meeting of Congress Amid U.S. Political Turmoil

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint meeting of Congress at 2 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, marking his fourth such address. Netanyahu’s speech comes as he seeks to bolster support...

Marketa Vondrousova and Hubert Hurkacz Withdraw from Paris Olympics Due to Injuries

Tokyo Olympics tennis silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova has withdrawn from the Paris Games due to a hand injury. Vondrousova, a 25-year-old from the Czech Republic, announced her decision on social media, stating that her...

President Biden Withdraws from 2024 Race, Endorses Kamala Harris

In a stunning turn of events, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, citing the need to focus on his current duties and the best interests...

Hunter Biden Drops Lawsuit Against Fox News Over ‘Mock Trial’ Miniseries

Hunter Biden has voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against Fox News for broadcasting a fictional “mock trial” show that featured nude photos and videos of him, his lawyers announced on Sunday. The series, titled “The...

Disneyland Employees Report Living in Cars and Motels Due to Low Wages

Cynthia “Cyn” Carranza, an overnight custodian at Disneyland, struggles to find a discreet parking spot for her car, which serves as her home. Earning $20.65 an hour (about £15.99), Carranza finds it difficult to...

Microsoft Cloud Outage Disrupts Air Travel and Operations in Central US

A significant Microsoft cloud services outage in the Central US region caused widespread disruptions, including the grounding and cancellation of numerous flights. Frontier Airlines, Allegiant, and SunCountry reported severe operational impacts due to the...

Google AI Partners with NBCUniversal to Enhance Paris Olympics Broadcast

Alphabet’s Google has announced a groundbreaking partnership with NBCUniversal and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to infuse artificial intelligence into the U.S. broadcast of the Paris Olympics. As the official search AI partner...

American Journalist Evan Gershkovich Faces Espionage Trial in Russia

American journalist Evan Gershkovich appeared in a closed-door trial in Yekaterinburg, Russia, facing espionage charges that have sparked international condemnation. Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, was detained during a reporting trip...

President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19 During Election Campaign in Las Vegas

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while on his way to Las Vegas for the presidential election campaign, according to a statement from the White House. The announcement was made by Press...

Trump Endorses Vaccine Misinformation in Leaked Conversation with RFK Jr.

In a leaked phone call, former U.S. President Donald Trump was captured endorsing debunked conspiracy theories about childhood vaccinations, aligning with third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in the anti-vaccine movement....