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Elon Musk Muharram Procession Video Sparks Debate on X
Elon Musk’s repost of a viral Muharram procession video on X triggered debate this week, as users questioned the clip’s…
Denmark Call to Prayer Ban Weighed by Minister
Denmark's call-to-prayer restrictions could become nationwide after Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov said the government would review a legal ban on…
Japan Seismic Shift Traced to Earth’s Core Wave
A Japan seismic shift after the 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake came from seismic waves that travelled to Earth’s core and…
DoorDash Robot Arizona Police Scene Raises Safety Concerns
A DoorDash robot incident in Arizona raised safety concerns after the company’s autonomous delivery machine entered an active police scene…
Dubai Flexi Rent Lets Tenants Pay Monthly
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Flexi Rent went live on Tuesday, allowing tenants to pay rent monthly instead of handing…
Iranian Players Thank Los Angeles After 0-0 Belgium Draw
Iranian football player thanked Los Angeles in a handwritten locker-room message after a 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi Stadium,…
Human Extinction Timeline Model Predicts 17,100 Years
A controversial human extinction timeline model suggests there is a 95% chance humanity could disappear within about 17,100 years. The…
Finland Libraries Democracy Model Draws Global Attention
Helsinki, Finland: Finland's library democracy efforts are drawing attention as public libraries expand beyond books into civic spaces, digital help…
Zombie Fungus Parasite Found in Borneo Ant Study
Malaysian scientists identified a new zombie fungus parasite in Borneo’s Danum Valley that feeds on Ophiocordyceps, the fungus known for…