Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, has become a hotspot for dark tourism, drawing visitors intrigued by its surreal, authoritarian atmosphere. Built with $14 billion of white marble under dictator Saparmurat Niyazov’s orders, the city features bizarre landmarks like a rotating gold statue of Niyazov and the world’s largest indoor Ferris wheel. Despite its opulence, Ashgabat feels hollow—its…
Cases explode in Queensland. Queensland is experiencing a significant spike in whooping cough cases, with over 2,380 infections reported in the first few months of 2025—more than triple the average from 2020 to 2024.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll sparked confusion during a Fox News interview when he claimed the Army had “an astronaut on the moon.” While discussing military operations ahead of the Army’s 250th anniversary parade, Driscoll mentioned speaking to “a soldier who’s on the moon,” prompting speculation about a potential secret lunar mission. Social media users…
A federal judge ruled Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles was illegal, ordering control returned to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump had sent troops during ICE protests without the governor’s consent, claiming it prevented the city from “burning down.” Judge Charles Breyer determined Trump violated laws governing National Guard deployments, stating…
British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh miraculously survived the Air India crash in Ahmedabad while sitting in seat 11A – the same seat that saved another plane crash survivor decades earlier. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner went down just minutes after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 passengers. Ramesh described hearing a loud noise before the crash,…
Barack and Michelle Obama shared a rare family photo celebrating daughter Sasha’s birthday, offering a glimpse into their private lives. The June 10 Instagram post showed the former first family smiling together outdoors, with Sasha stylishly dressed in a cream top and flowing skirt between her parents. Michelle’s heartfelt caption expressed pride in her daughter’s…
Donald Trump has hinted that his children, including Donald Trump Jr., may have futures in politics, though he stopped short of confirming any presidential ambitions for his eldest son. During an interview on the Pod Force One podcast, Trump praised all his kids, calling them “very smart” and highlighting their achievements. While he acknowledged Don…
A fascinating new study published in Frontiers in Psychology has uncovered intriguing details about the role of height in romantic preferences. The study, which involved participants from several countries, provides fresh insights into why men tend to prefer shorter women, especially in certain relationship contexts, and why women generally gravitate toward taller men. The findings also suggest that height plays a…
President Donald Trump is considering invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act, a rare law allowing the deployment of military forces for domestic law enforcement, including suppressing protests and enforcing immigration crackdowns. The move follows his declaration of a border emergency and the controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants. Recently, Trump deployed National…
Samuel L. Jackson and wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson showcased their enduring love at the 78th Tony Awards, where the Hollywood veteran gracefully stepped back as his wife took center stage. LaTanya, nominated for her Broadway role in *Purpose*, dazzled in a beaded black gown while Samuel waited supportively nearby, sparking admiration from fans who praised…