If you’re planning to travel internationally in the new year, make sure your passport is up to date. The US State Department recently opened up its online renewal system for passports to all eligible citizens, and more than one million Americans have taken advantage of the opportunity. The turnaround is quick, too: The routine processing time … Read more
The ongoing three-match NZ vs SL T20I series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will conclude this week. The third and final game of the series will be taking place on Thursday (January 2) at the Saxton Oval, Nelson. The fate of the NZ vs SL series has already been decided following New Zealand’s win … Read more
Genetic tests on charred bodies found near an Ecuador military base confirm they are those of four boys taken by soldiers three weeks ago, officials said Tuesday. The disappearance of the boys, aged between 11 and 15, sparked protests in the South American nation, which is in the throes of an armed struggle between narco … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world Less than three weeks from now, Donald Trump will for the second time be sworn in as US president. Though much of his appeal stems from his disregard for convention, Trump is in … Read more
Much doom and gloom was aimed at the electric car world in 2024. But according to the International Energy Agency, electric car sales could hit around 17 million for 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide. The US has seen growth, with luxury EVs in particular continuing to sell well. But the … Read more
The 18th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, featured an extraordinary moment that left fans in awe. During the match, a bizarre incident occurred when a batter’s shot inadvertently struck the umpire, creating a memorable highlight in a game already filled with … Read more
The next round of talks with European powers will take place one week before Trump’s return to the White House. The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and France, the United Kingdom and Germany will take place in Geneva in January, Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency reports, citing the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem … Read more
Secured credit cards are a type of credit card that have a lower barrier to entry because they require the cardholder to pay a security deposit that guarantees their line of credit. Because your lender has a financial cushion to fall back on in case you fail to make payments on your credit card, … Read more
At least 10 people are reported dead and dozens injured after a driver reportedly plowed a car into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, according to authorities. The driver reportedly exited the vehicle and fired a weapon after hitting the crowd. A large police presence was reported at the scene. “There has been … Read more
The biggest winners of the current bull market have been companies closely tied to the advancements in artificial intelligence. After zooming significantly higher over the last two years, many stocks appear fully priced. In fact, some AI darlings currently trade at prices higher than almost every analyst on Wall Street expects them to trade a … Read more