The U.S. government is scrambling to recall nuclear safety personnel it had just laid off a few days ago, following concern that their loss would amount to a national security risk. The employees are employed by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and were part of several hundred Department of Energy employees who were handed
While the world watches Sam Altman tweaking ChatGPT and OpenAI taking strides toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), a Canadian firm, Nirvanic, has even more ambitious plans—to create the first conscious AI. Their approach is nothing less than revolutionary. Instead of traditional computing, Nirvanic is turning to quantum technology, following the lead of Nobel laureate Roger
In mid-November, Kim Kardashian’s Skims ventured boldly into high fashion, collaborating with high-end Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana. The collaboration reimagined D&G’s timeless looks—its timeless leopard print among them—into sultry, elegant, and budget-friendly pieces, ranging from sheer bralettes and slip dresses to silk robes and satin thongs. The collection was a success, earning over
A new study contradicts the long-held belief that intelligent life is a cosmic anomaly, instead suggesting that the development of humanity was a natural result of Earth’s evolving environment—and that other similar life forms may exist elsewhere in the universe. Directed by a research team at Penn State, the new work redefines the “hard steps”
This article was originally written for the Hong Kong Free Press by Han Tse on February 15, 2025, and has been edited and re-published as part of a content partnership. Hong Kong has been stuck in the middle of the US-China trade w@r, with the recent round of tariffs from former US President Donald Trump
At least nine people have lost their lives as a powerful winter storm ravages the U.S., with Kentucky suffering the most. Creeks have burst their banks and roads have been inundated by heavy rain, killing at least eight people in the state. “Even with the incredible response we’ve had, we can confirm that we’ve lost
The government of the previous President Donald Trump is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to allow his firing of Hampton Dellinger, the director of the Office of Special Counsel, an independent agency that protects government whistleblowers. The Justice Department asked the court to overturn a Feb. 12 ruling by a federal judge that temporarily prohibited
Pep Guardiola concedes Manchester City have only a “one percent” hope of rescuing their situation against Real Madrid in their Champions League tie on Wednesday. City lost a heart-wrenching 3-2 home first leg, having been 2-1 up only four minutes from time. Now they have to get past the Bernabeu. “The probability of winning from
A Brisbane, Australia, woman who could not afford a home thought outside the box—she bought a dilapidated church off Facebook Marketplace. Fanny Barlow, whose renovation of the quirky property is ongoing, chronicled her adventure in a viral video now with over 300,000 views. “I bought it as my first house,” Barlow told Newsweek. “I am
Pope Francis spent a “quiet night” in Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital and is on the mend with indications of relief from his bronchitis, the Vatican reported Saturday. Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni said the 88-year-old pope “rested well,” had breakfast, and read the newspapers as he checked in with additional medical therapy. While
Israel had received three hostages on February 15 who were held captive by Hamas in Gaza for nearly 500 days. The freed hostages—U.S. citizen Sagui Dekel-Chen, 36, Alexander Sasha Troufanov, 29, and Iair Horn, 46—were released as part of the hostage-prisoner exchange deal under the ceasefire truce that began on January 19, 2025. However, Horn’s
During a trip to Israel, US Senator Marco Rubio firmly defended Israel’s Gaza initiative, declaring Hamas “must be destroyed.” The statement brings more skepticism about the fragile ceasefire, which will shift into its second phase within weeks. Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a regional tour in which he is sure to
Mohamed Salah wasted no time in getting on social media celebrating Liverpool’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolves, the moment the final whistle was blown. The Reds pushed further top of the Premier League table with the win at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Luis Diaz scores Luis Diaz started the scoring in the first half, and
Manchester City fans relaxed when Erling Haaland damaged his knee in the closing stages of the Newcastle game. But Pep Guardiola has issued a welcome statement that Erling is alright. Struggling to be consistent this season and set to lose their Premier League crown, City struck back in style as they routed Newcastle 4-0. New
Hamas-led militants on Saturday freed three frail and visibly emaciated Israeli hostages in exchange for Israel’s release of nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners in a deal related to an ongoing ceasefire, as a temporary truce has stalled the 16-month-long war in Gaza. The freeing of the Israeli hostages—Eli Sharabi, 52; Ohad Ben Ami, 56; and Or
