Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.
The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.
Month: January 2025
79% of Americans feel burned out as they put most vacation time toward errands, doctor visits, and family care
How do respondents know they’re feeling burnt out? According to the survey, they are more likely to make mistakes at work (41%), they rely on caffeine too much at work (36%) and they’re more likely to be grumpy with their co-workers (29%). Getty Images
The Social Security COLA 2025 Increase Is Here: Here’s When to Expect Your Boosted Check
The 2025 Social Security COLA increase has officially gone into effect, and recipients can expect a monetary boost in their monthly payments. Starting this month, a 2.5% increase will be reflected in Social Security (retirement and survivor) checks. Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will also see an increase in their monthly payments. … Read more
AUS vs IND 2024-25: India’s Test record at the SCG till date
India’s performance in Test cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has been notably challenging over the years. As the team prepares for the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25, here’s a detailed look at India’s historical record at this iconic venue. Overview of India’s Test record at SCG Total Matches Played: 13 … Read more
Bumper 2024: GST collection rises 7.3% to Rs 1.77 lakh crore in December
The gross GST collection rose 7.3 percent year-on-year to Rs 1.77 lakh crore in December, according to government data released on January 1. The Central GST (CGST) collection stood at Rs 32,836 crore, State GST (SGST) at Rs 40,499 crore, Integrated IGST at Rs 47,783 crore and Cess at Rs 11,471 crore. The total gross … Read more
John Stamos’ Wife Jokes He ‘Went Through Everyone Else’ Before Marriage
Caitlin McHugh joked about why she thinks her marriage to John Stamos remains so strong. “There’s a lot of good communication and stuff,” McHugh, 38, told Fox News in an interview published Tuesday, December 31. “But really, I wonder if it’s just that he went through everyone else already. I was the last one.” The … Read more
Romania, Bulgaria join borderless Schengen zone after 13-year wait | European Union News
Identification checks at Bulgaria and Romania’s land borders have ceased, opening free travel to the rest of the European Union. Romania and Bulgaria have become full members of the Schengen zone, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two Eastern European countries. The expansion, made possible when Austria … Read more
Where Will Shopify Be in 3 Years?
Shopify‘s (NYSE: SHOP) stock closed at its all-time high of $169.06 on Nov. 19, 2021. That 9,845% gain from its initial public offering (IPO) on May 21, 2015 would have turned a $1,000 investment into $99,447 in six and a half years. At the time, the e-commerce services provider dazzled the bulls with its accelerating growth … Read more
F1 penalty points heading into the 2025 season: 5 biggest delinquents
The F1 Penalty points system has been pivotal in helping keep the driving standards under check. The entire system was first put in place in 2014 due to an absence of a concrete methodology to tackle and manage driving standards. With drivers like Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado making it a habit of getting into … Read more
New Year food and drink trends include cocoa, flowers and one type of beer
As the New Year gets underway, some fascinating food and drink trends are predicted for 2025 — and experts shared their insights. Among the trends predicted in 2025 are a greater emphasis on fusion cuisine, more use of flowers and mushrooms in meals, more cocoa-infused beverage and culinary innovations — and increased demand for Guinness … Read more