Category: USA

Centralia, Pennsylvania, once a thriving town, now stands as a ghost town due to an unending underground coal fire. Decades of abandonment have allowed nature to reclaim the land. Grasses, shrubs, and young trees cover former neighborhoods. Insects, birds, and small mammals have returned. This unintended nature reserve shows life’s…

Megyn Kelly faces widespread criticism for her lack of sympathy towards Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse fatally shot by federal agents. Kelly stated she doesn’t feel sorry for Pretti, arguing that interfering with law enforcement operations escalates danger. Her remarks have drawn sharp condemnation from across the political spectrum, with…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s viral video shows him speaking Hindi during a severe snowstorm. The informal clip, captured during the January 2026 winter event, features Mamdani urging residents to stay informed. A brief, unscripted Hindi remark at the end resonated with viewers globally, sparking conversations about representation and…

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Amid rising global tensions and a shrinking British Army, the idea of conscription has resurfaced in public debate, though ministers insist there are no plans to reinstate it. Experts suggest modern refusal would likely incur fines rather than imprisonment, with exemptions for essential workers and conscientious objectors. Polls show significant…

Minnesota National Guard troops were seen distributing coffee and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters amid heightened tensions following a fatal shooting. Wearing reflective vests to avoid confusion with federal agents, their presence aimed to manage crowds and de-escalate the volatile situation, creating a striking contrast that fueled online debate. …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asserts that tobacco companies, seeking new markets after facing smoking regulations, applied their “addiction science” to the ultra-processed food industry. He claims these companies engineered foods to maximize cravings and repeat consumption, contributing to America’s obesity and chronic disease crisis. This perspective shifts the focus from…

Texas A&M faces criticism for spending over $3.25 million on H-1B visas for hundreds of foreign workers, including non-teaching roles. Critics question this amid tech job pressures, while supporters highlight the need for specialized talent to maintain research and operations. The university’s spending is compared to UT Dallas, fueling the…

In 2018, Anthony Akers, wanted by Washington authorities, turned a routine Facebook wanted post into a week-long online exchange. Commenting on the department’s notices with apologies, excuses, and humor, he delayed surrendering while engaging the public. Nearly a week later, he finally turned himself in, sharing a selfie outside the…

Centralia, Pennsylvania, once a thriving coal town, was slowly erased by an underground fire ignited in 1962. Decades of uncontrollable flames forced residents to relocate, leaving streets empty and homes demolished. The blaze still burns today, making the town a hazardous, eerie relic. Its abandoned roads, cultural myth, and Graffiti…

Across the world, winter’s sudden freezes trigger sharp, gunshot-like cracks in trees, known as frost cracking. While branches may fall, fully “exploding” trees are extremely rare. Experts stress most cracks are harmless and self-heal, and caution that some dramatic viral videos are staged or manipulated for virality, rather than showing…

Indian-origin tech leader Jigar Thakkar has been appointed Vice President of Amazon Quick Suite, spearheading Amazon’s agentic AI workspace. With a distinguished career at Microsoft, including founding engineering for Teams, and a recent role at MSCI, Thakkar brings extensive experience to this pivotal AI initiative. His appointment highlights the growing…

Florida’s state university system is proposing a one-year freeze on new H-1B visa hiring, aiming to prioritize American workers and reduce reliance on foreign labor. This move, set for a January 2026 Board of Governors meeting, would impact recruitment for the fall 2026 semester, sparking debate over talent acquisition and…

A Kansas City man faces 14 felony counts for allegedly running a Facebook Marketplace scam, selling vehicles to multiple buyers and then stealing them back. Prosecutors say Mamadou Diallo used forged paperwork, convincing victims to pay thousands before the cars disappeared. The scheme reportedly occurred across at least eight sales…

Five months before kickoff, the 2026 World Cup is being pulled into geopolitics, as Donald Trump’s rhetoric over Greenland strains US–Europe relations. While no European federation has committed to a boycott, politicians and football officials are openly debating withdrawal, raising the once-unthinkable prospect of a politically fractured World Cup. …