A massive lithium deposit found in the McDermitt Caldera, straddling Oregon and Nevada, could significantly shift the U.S. economy. Estimated at 40 million metric tons and worth \$1.5 trillion, it’s the largest known lithium reserve globally. Lithium—crucial for EV batteries, grid storage, and electronics—could reduce U.S. reliance on foreign suppliers, especially China, which currently dominates…
President Donald Trump has unveiled the Golden Dome, a proposed \$175 billion missile defense system intended to protect the U.S. using land, sea, and space-based technologies. Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome and Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative, the plan includes hundreds of satellites to detect and potentially intercept threats. Though still in early stages, Trump aims…
Americans were shocked to learn that a £30,000 salary is considered “good” in the UK, sparking a heated debate on TikTok. A UK user shared their income breakdown, which included an additional £17,000 from a part-time job and £14,400 as a landlord, totaling £61,800 annually. A US-based TikToker criticized the budget, especially the £18,000 spent…
During a May 21 Oval Office meeting, President Donald Trump clashed with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa after pushing a debunked conspiracy theory that white farmers in South Africa are facing genocide. Trump criticized the media for focusing on his \$400 million luxury jet gift from Qatar—intended to become the new Air Force One—instead of…
On May 19, President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the first Medals of Sacrifice to three fallen Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies—Luis Paez Jr., Ralph “Butch” Waller Jr., and Ignacio “Dan” Diaz—who died in the line of duty in November 2024. The officers were killed when a driver swerved onto the roadside where they were assisting…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly condemned the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, D.C., which occurred on May 21. The victims, believed to be a young couple, were shot near the Capital Jewish Museum after attending an event. The suspect, 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, allegedly opened fire at close…
Prince Harry has faced criticism for a comment in his memoir Spare that some believe was a subtle dig at Kate Middleton. The book, released in January 2023, shares personal details about Harry’s life within the royal family, including tensions with Prince William and alleged conflicts involving Meghan Markle. One incident detailed Meghan upsetting Kate…
Scientists aboard China’s Tiangong Space Station have discovered a new bacterial strain named Niallia tiangongensis, which exhibits unique properties that could aid the study of life in space. The bacterium, found on cockpit controls and absent from Earth’s known species, can hydrolyze gelatin, suggesting it can survive in nutrient-limited environments. Closely related to Niallia circulans,…
A Reddit user shared a photo of their finger with a dark vertical line on the nail, asking for advice. The online community quickly expressed concern, urging them to see a doctor. While the original poster believed it was just a mole they’d had for years, users pointed out that any change in a mole…
A powerful X2.7-class solar flare erupted from the sun on May 14, disrupting radio signals in parts of the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Scientists warn it could be the strongest flare of the year and may be followed by further disturbances. Originating from sunspot AR4087, this flare is one of two intense X-class flares…