Decades before billionaires started fleeing, this genius built a 233-foot superyacht and lived on it Decades before the world’s richest people began leaving high-tax states like California and New York for Florida and Texas, one tech mogul quietly found his own way to avoid local taxes, strict building rules, and the need for a permanent…
Donald Trump (File photo) The White House is weighing another extension of waivers allowing foreign ships to transport goods between US ports as renewed conflict with Iran raises concerns about energy prices and supply disruptions, two sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.The Trump administration is considering whether to extend the waivers with geographic restrictions,…
Image credit: ecoportal.net Perched high in the Glarus Alps, some 2,500 metres above sea level, a massive wall of solar panels is setting a standard for renewable energy. This is “AlpinSolar,” a pioneering project that has seen nearly 5,000 solar panels bolted directly onto the wall of the Muttsee dam, the highest altitude dam in…
Mugshot of perpetrator (Source: Ocean County Jail) A New Jersey woman has been arrested on child sex crimes charges after a former roommate discovered disturbing video footage on a cellphone showing her sexually assaulting a young boy who was young enough to be in diapers, according to court documents.Victoria Anne Cranmer, 25, was identified by…
Photo of victim from GoFundMe page A Utah man has been arrested for stabbing an Indian mall worker multiple times in broad daylight, telling investigators he targeted the victim because of his religion and “intends to kill Muslims,” according to court documents.Peter Michael Larsen, 48, carried out the attack Monday inside Valley Fair Mall in…
With eight goals so far, Lionel Messi is the joint top-scorer with France’s Kylian Mbappe Controversy over FIFA’s alleged favouritism towards Lionel Messi and Argentina refuses to die down, even as the tournament heads into its business end.Ahead of the defending champions’ semi-final clash against bitter rivals England, an online petition has been launched demanding…
Ukraine-EU sign landmark ‘drone deal’ The European Union and Ukraine have signed a landmark “drone deal” to combine Kyiv’s battlefield expertise with European industrial capacity for joint production, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday.“We need to combine our strengths,” von der Leyen said in a speech in Kyiv. “This deal will…
Image: University of New Brunswick For many people experiencing homelessness, the biggest challenge is not just finding temporary shelter but securing a stable place to rebuild their lives. Emergency accommodation can provide short-term relief, yet it rarely offers the privacy, security and support needed for long-term recovery. In Fredericton, New Brunswick, one Canadian entrepreneur decided…
There is something slightly unexpected about seeing a pink lake for the first time. In photographs, the colour can seem exaggerated, almost artificial. Standing beside one is different. The shades shift with weather, sunlight and water conditions, sometimes appearing pale rose, sometimes closer to crimson, and occasionally fading towards white. Across Australia, these lakes are…
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 2,000 confirmed cases, with 754 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. Fuelled by the rare Bundibugyo strain, the outbreak has become the fastest-growing on record, with health authorities warning that transmission is outpacing efforts to contain it.According to AP, government data released overnight showed 2,011…