Author: Ashesh Ale

Vice President Kamala Harris sat for the most adversarial interview of her campaign on Wednesday, sparring with Fox News anchor Bret Baier over immigration, President Biden’s mental fitness, and whether former President Donald J. Trump poses a threat to American democracy. For a Democratic presidential candidate, appearing on Fox News is akin to entering the lion’s den. On Wednesday, the lion was Mr. Baier, who repeatedly interrupted the vice president and attempted to talk over her. However, Ms. Harris — giving her first interview on Fox News to reach millions of voters, especially conservative-leaning women — largely steered the conversation…

The automotive behemoths Mahle and Valeo have announced a collaboration to create a ground-breaking magnet-free electric motor system, marking a major advancement towards sustainable mobility. When compared to conventional permanent-magnet motors, this cutting-edge technology, called the Inner Brushless Electrical Excitation (iBEE) system, promises to significantly reduce carbon emissions by nearly 40%. Through this partnership, the production of electric motors will no longer require rare earth minerals, which has the potential to completely transform the automotive sector and improve vehicle efficiency. The iBEE System: A Closer Look The iBEE system represents a major advancement in electric motor design. Mahle’s Magnet-free Contactless…

The movie’s co-star took to social media to argue that hiding her eyes and much of her face in the altered poster “is to erase me.” The widely anticipated Wicked movie adaption includes Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. She has publicly condemned a fan-made alteration of the movie poster, calling it “deeply hurtful.” Erivo’s face is completely visible in the original Wicked poster from Universal Pictures, and her eyes are fixed on the camera. The modified version, on the other hand, hides Erivo’s eyes to resemble the emblem of the original Broadway production, in which the character’s eyes are covered by…

Following the announcement that former One Direction member Liam Payne passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 31, the music industry is in grief. Tragically, Payne died suddenly after falling from a balcony of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The exact cause of death will be ascertained via an autopsy, and authorities are currently looking into the situation. In addition to leaving fans and loved ones in shock, the tragic announcement has drawn attention to the emotional and legal struggles that the musician was apparently dealing with in the days before his death. Payne’s…

Andrew Irvine and  George Leigh Mallory  embarked on a daring expedition to be the first to summit Mount Everest. The journey was treacherous, and both men disappeared, adding to the growing list of climbers who lost their lives on the world’s tallest peak. For decades, the fate of these two climbers remained one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries. While Mallory’s body was found in 1999, Andrew “Sandy” Irvine had vanished without a trace—until now. What are thought to be Irvine’s remains have been found during a ground-breaking 2023 trip headed by National Geographic Explorer and experienced climber Jimmy Chin. This discovery…

Would you like a doughnut with your Big Mac? Now, thanks to an exciting collaboration between two fast-food giants, that’s a reality! It has announced a major expansion of its partnership with McDonald’s, and to celebrate, they’re giving away a sweet freebie. Starting October 15, select McDonald’s locations in Chicago will begin offering Krispy Kreme doughnuts. While the collaboration is still in the early stages, the bakery chain plans to bring its beloved doughnuts to 1,000 McDonald’s restaurants by the end of 2024 and eventually expand to all 12,000+ locations nationwide by the end of 2026. A Sweet Celebration for…

The tragic news of Taylor Rousseau Grigg, a beloved TikTok star, has captured the attention of fans and followers alike after her sudden passing at just 25 years old. The family of Taylor Rousseau Grigg has shared that she died on October 4, 2024, due to complications related to asthma and Addison’s disease. What Happened to Taylor Rousseau Grigg? On October 5, Taylor Rousseau Grigg’s husband Cameron Grigg posted a GoFundMe page and posted on Instagram to share the news of her “sudden and unexpected” death. Cameron conveyed the shock and grief their family was feeling in a touching message,…

Recent research has revealed alarming changes occurring in icy Antarctica, with parts of this vast continent turning green at an unprecedented rate. As extreme heat events grip the region, scientists are raising concerns about the changing landscape of the Antarctic Peninsula, a place that has been warming much faster than the global average. Dramatic Increase in Vegetation According to a ground-breaking study by scientists from the universities of Exeter and Hertfordshire and the British Antarctic Survey, the amount of plant cover on the Antarctic Peninsula has increased by over twelve times in the last 35 years. The findings of this…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2025 COLA increase of 2.5%, marking the smallest annual adjustment since 2021. As inflation rates have moderated from their pandemic-era peaks, this modest bump in benefits has raised concerns among advocates for older Americans, who argue that it may not sufficiently address their financial needs. What the 2.5% COLA Increase Means The average monthly Social Security benefit payment will rise by almost $50 beginning in January 2025. For the 68 million Social Security beneficiaries who will see the new amounts appear in their benefit checks, this adjustment is especially important. Currently, retirees…

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature will go to South Korean novelist Han Kang for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.” As the first South Korean to ever win this esteemed award, Han’s accomplishment represents a critical turning point in both Korean literature and her professional life. The 53-year-old author is most recognized for her writings on Greek Lessons, The Vegetarian, The White Book, and Human Acts. She has received praise from all around the world for her compelling examination of subjects like violence, loss, and the resiliency of the human…