Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, made one of the most radical decisions in modern business history. Instead of selling his company or taking it public, he transferred its ownership into a unique structure designed to prioritise the environment over profit. Valued at around $3 billion, Patagonia is a globally recognised outdoor apparel brand known…
Candace Owens launched a fierce attack on Donald Trump during a livestream, accusing him of betraying allies and abandoning his promises. Her remarks, filled with personal and ideological criticism, highlight growing tensions within conservative media circles. The episode reflects a broader fracture among right-wing voices as disagreements over leadership and policy continue to intensify. After…
A major development in sustainable architecture has enabled researchers to convert ordinary timber into an advanced thermal reservoir. In this case, lignin is removed from wood through chemical modification and phase change materials are added, giving rise to a new product that has been termed ‘solar battery,’ which stores solar energy collected by a building…
North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said, pointing to heightened activity at key facilities.IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, speaking during a visit to Seoul on Wednesday, said monitoring indicates a “rapid increase in the operations” at the…
What started off as a routine hike for two people turned into a life-changing event after they found an ordinary can that appeared to have been discarded somewhere in the woods. However, inside the can was something extraordinary – around 600 gold coins.According to an official Facebook post by the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, the…
Thorns in different plant species have always been an interesting subject for botanists. Be it rose plants or cactus, they use thorns to protect themselves from herbivorous animals. It was long unknown to researchers about the genetic development of thorns in plants. This has been clarified recently through the discovery of how genetic mutations can…
Experiencing a Giant Sequoia is more than just an experience with nature; it’s an experience of sheer impossibility. Within the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, a veritable forest full of these ancient giants defies our understanding of biology and the scale of living organisms. Consider how truly large an organism must be to exceed the…
At least 331 children in Pakistan’s Punjab province contracted HIV between November 2024 and October 2025 in a suspected healthcare-linked outbreak, with a BBC investigation uncovering unsafe injection practices at a government hospital in Taunsa.The identified cases have raised serious concerns about infection control after evidence emerged that syringes were repeatedly reused on medicine vials,…
Iranian delegation member Mohammad Marandi has claimed that the team that travelled to Pakistan for talks with the US received “direct threats and credible intelligence” suggesting their aircraft could be attacked en route to Islamabad, forcing a change in their return journey.Speaking in an interview with Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen network, Marandi said the aircraft was…
JD Vance with wife Usha and kids at Taj Mahal during their visit to India. (PTI photo) United States vice president JD Vance on Tuesday (local time) praised his in-laws, who have Indian-origin background, and called them ‘great contributors’ to America. VP Vance was speaking at a Turning Point USA tour event at the University…