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Planetary Health Diet Linked to Lower Mortality, Possible Longevity Beyond 100

As the world grapples with climate change and rising health challenges, one dietary shift is gaining momentum among longevity researchers and sustainability advocates alike: the Planetary Health Diet (PHD). Designed by the EAT-Lancet Commission, the PHD aims to optimize both human health and the planet’s ecological balance — and it may just be the key to living beyond 100. In a recent landmark study published in The American Journal of…

Shame on All of You’: Ex-Microsoft Engineer Calls Out Gates and Nadella Over AI Ties to Gaza Violence

Vaniya Agrawal’s emotional protest against Microsoft’s alleged military tech deals with Israel turns spotlight on corporate ethics, AI in warfare, and employee activism Microsoft’s 50th anniversary bash in Washington D.C. was supposed to be a proud, polished affair — a tribute to five decades of innovation and impact. But instead of applause, the tech giant got called out. Loudly. Publicly. By one of its own. Vaniya Agrawal, an Indian-American software…

Global Markets Rebound After Trump Shock—Except China

Nikkei surges 5.5%, Kospi climbs 2.3%, but Hong Kong, Indonesia reel from tariff fallout Asia’s major stock markets fought their way back into the green on Tuesday morning, showing surprising resilience in the face of escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. The sharp rebound followed one of the worst global sell-offs in recent memory—fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats. Japan Leads the Fightback In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 roared…

Sensex Roars Back After Trump Shock: Indian Markets Bounce as Bulls Find Their Feet

Tata Steel, Titan lead recovery; sectoral indices flash green after worst drop in 10 months Investors woke up to a different mood Tuesday morning. Just a day after a brutal nosedive, India’s equity markets kicked off the day with a bang—flipping the script from red to green in a matter of hours. Global jitters still lingered, but early buying and a touch of optimism helped the Sensex and Nifty claw…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

EU Tries to Cool Trump’s Tariff Heat With a Trade-Reset Deal While France and Germany Push Back Hard

European leaders are trying to defuse a new trade showdown with Washington. But not everyone in the EU is on board with the diplomatic approach. Brussels Extends Olive Branch With Zero-Tariff Offer Before the storm really took off, the EU had already quietly slipped an offer across the Atlantic: zero-for-zero tariffs on industrial goods. It was meant to calm the waters. Instead, Donald Trump’s administration sent shockwaves through global markets…

Elon Musk Wants a Miniature Woolly Mammoth After “Dire Wolf” Resurrection Goes Viral

The billionaire says the reappearance of dire wolves is “cool”—but he has his eyes set on an even frostier, furrier companion. Elon Musk is once again lighting up the internet, this time not for rockets or Teslas, but for extinct animals. After a biotech firm claimed it had successfully brought back dire wolves—yes, the same iconic beasts from the Ice Age—Musk said he was impressed. But, of course, he didn’t…

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu meeting

Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran Ahead of High-Level Nuclear Talks

As the US prepares for direct negotiations with Tehran, President Trump signals both opportunity—and serious consequences. Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States will begin direct nuclear talks with Iran this coming Saturday. The announcement came with a sharp warning: if Iran doesn’t come to the table seriously, it could face what Trump called a “very bad day.” The talks, Trump said,…

Georgia’s New Compensation Bill Could Aid the Wrongfully Convicted—and Donald Trump

Senate Bill 244 pairs long-awaited justice reform with a legal lifeline for Trump’s 2020 election case costs ATLANTA, Ga. — In a dramatic, last-minute maneuver before the legislative clock struck Sine Die, Georgia lawmakers passed a sweeping measure that could change the way the state compensates two very different groups: the wrongfully convicted—and former President Donald Trump. Senate Bill 244, which nearly died in committee, now sits on Governor Brian…

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Georgia’s Wallet Could Take a Big Hit if TikTok Disappears

Ban Deadline Extended, but Businesses Still on Edge as Millions Hang in the Balance Georgia’s economy isn’t just watching the TikTok drama unfold from the sidelines—it’s sitting in the front row, biting its nails. With over 300,000 businesses tied to the platform and a looming federal ban, there’s more than clout and dance trends at stake. President Donald Trump just bought TikTok 75 more days of life in the U.S.,…

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Stripe Seeks Georgia Bank Charter in Push to Cut Out Middlemen

Special license would allow fintech giant to process credit card transactions without traditional bank partners Stripe, the $50 billion payments giant, is making a bold regulatory move in Georgia as it eyes a future with fewer intermediaries. The San Francisco-based company has applied for a special purpose banking charter from Georgia’s Department of Banking and Finance—one that would let it process credit card transactions without needing a bank partner. If…