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The U.S. government will officially own a 10 percent stake in Intel after President Donald Trump approved the conversion of Chips Act grants into equity. This unprecedented agreement is seen as a move to strengthen the national semiconductor industry while giving Intel much-needed support as it struggles against fierce competition from Nvidia and AMD.Deal BreakdownThe agreement involves $8.9 billion previously allocated to Intel. This includes $5.7 billion in grants from the Chips and Science...

Chinese Taipei once again proved its dominance in international youth baseball with a narrow 1-0 win over Aruba in the International Championship of the 2025 Little League World Series (LLWS). The game, played at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, was a tense duel marked by strong defense from both sides. A single run was enough to seal the game, sending Chinese Taipei to the World Championship to face the U.S. champion, Nevada.A Tight and Nerve-...

Deer in several US states have recently drawn public attention after photos of them covered in dark lumps went viral on social media. The condition is not a bizarre mutation or new outbreak but a long-known disease called cutaneous fibromas or deer fibroma. Although visually disturbing, experts emphasize that this disease poses no risk to humans or domestic animals, though it can harm deer in severe cases.What Is Deer FibromaFibroma is a benign skin tumor in deer caused by viral infection, us...

Every year more than two million people pour onto the streets of London to celebrate Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s biggest Caribbean cultural festival. Yet in 2025 the event came close to being cancelled due to a funding crisis, fierce debates over security, and the looming threat to cultural identity. The issue has drawn international attention, not only in the UK but also worldwide, as it concerns history, freedom, and heritage.Funding Crisis and Sustainability ThreatFor decades, Notting ...

An Israeli airstrike on August 25, 2025 once again shook Gaza. The Nasser hospital, which had been a hub for emergency medical response, turned into the scene of tragedy. At least 20 people were killed, including five journalists covering the aftermath of previous strikes inside the complex. The incident immediately sparked global outrage, especially from the Palestinian National Council (PNC), which denounced the killing of journalists as a deliberate war crime.Timeline of the Gaza StrikesIn...

American Airlines Flight AA357, which departed from Philadelphia International Airport bound for Phoenix, made an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The incident was triggered by smoke coming from a passenger’s personal device shortly after takeoff. Thanks to the quick response from the crew, the situation was handled without casualties, ensuring the safety of all 160 passengers and six crew members onboard.Early Signs of Trouble in the ...

The 2025 Little League World Series (LLWS) once again made history as Chinese Taipei secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Aruba in the International Championship. The game, played on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, crowned Chinese Taipei as the international bracket champion, adding another prestigious title to their long record in youth baseball.A Tight Battle in the International FinalThe showdown between Chinese Taipei and Aruba was fiercely contested. Both t...

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached its darkest point after the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) on August 22, 2025, officially declared Gaza City in famine (IPC Phase 5). This designation is a severe alarm for the international community, as the famine is entirely preventable yet continues due to blockade and restricted humanitarian access.A Shocking Famine DeclarationAccording to Reuters, more than 514,000 people in Gaza are now living in conditions of extreme foo...

The global race in artificial intelligence is heating up. Three technology giants, Grok from Elon Musk’s xAI, Gemini from Google DeepMind, and ChatGPT from OpenAI, continue to release innovations to seize market dominance. The competition is no longer just about response speed but has expanded to feature development, multimodal sophistication, and integration into daily life.Grok Accelerates with Creative FeaturesSince early 2025, Grok has undergone rapid development. After introducing Grok-3...

Armed conflicts worldwide have shown an upward trend over the past decade. Recent data highlight that both interstate wars and internal armed struggles continue to hit record highs. While international forums speak of peace resolutions, the hard numbers show a direction that does not favor the end of wars.Record Number of ConflictsAccording to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP), in 2024 the number of armed conflicts reached 61 cases, the highest since modern record-keeping began in 1946...