Category: News-Today

  • From Bolívar’s Breadbasket to Petro-State Collapse: A History and Future of the Venezuelan Economy

    (note: this does not cover very recent events! Chapter 8 covers from 2023 though, which is useful.. Also, this is AI generated, which may be correct, but also may get plenty wrong..) Chapter 1: Seeds of Fortune: Venezuela Before Oil – Agriculture, Trade, and the Birth of a Nation 2. Trade and Commerce in Pre-Oil…

  • News 18 Dec 2025

    Comprehensive News Report Generated: 2025-12-18 07:30:29.866943 New cancer treatment potential from frog gut bacterium killing tumors in mice **Summary:** Scientists in Japan have made a groundbreaking discovery: a gut bacterium, *Ewingella americana*, isolated from the Japanese tree frog, has demonstrated remarkable potency in eradicating colorectal tumors in mice. Administered as a single intravenous dose, this…

  • News 17 Dec 2025 – 2nd attempt

    Comprehensive News Report Generated: 2025-12-17 18:10:44.057471 Massive AI Investments and Strategic Partnerships: OpenAI’s potential $10 billion investment from Amazon and NVIDIA’s expanded role in biological research. **Summary:** Recent developments highlight a rapidly escalating landscape of massive investments and strategic alliances in the artificial intelligence sector. A prominent discussion revolves around OpenAI, a leading AI research…

  • News 17 Dec 2025

    Generated: 2025-12-17 08:39:28.960427 The Arctic Is in Dire Straits, 20 Years of Reporting Show **Summary:** The Arctic is experiencing an unprecedented crisis, as revealed by 20 years of annual reporting from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [3]. The latest Arctic Report Card, covering October 2024 to September 2025, confirms that the region…

  • News 16 Dec 2025: Global Flu, AI Shifts, Brown Shooting: Headlines

    Global Flu, AI Shifts, Brown Shooting: Headlines Generated: 2025-12-15 23:14:41.916630 Aggressive New Flu Variant Sweeping the Globe **Summary:** A novel and aggressive influenza A (H3N2) variant, referred to as subclade K or the “K strain,” is rapidly spreading globally, prompting concerns about an early and severe flu season. [1, 3] The variant is exhibiting characteristics…

  • News 15 Dec 25: Trump Retaliates, Mohammadi Ill, Brown Shooting

    World Headlines: Trump Retaliates, Mohammadi Ill, Brown Shooting Generated: 2025-12-15 19:51:40.606446 Trump Orders Retaliation After ISIS Attack in Syria **Summary:** Following an ISIS attack in Syria that resulted in the deaths of two US service members and one civilian, former President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will retaliate [1]. The attack, which…

  • News: 14 Dec 2025 – Global Flash: Chips, Clashes, and Corruption

    Generated: 2025-12-14 12:48:43.361661 Trump’s Nvidia AI Chip Exports to China: Touts 25% US Share **Summary:** Former President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. will permit Nvidia to export its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China and other countries, partially reversing restrictions implemented during the Biden administration [1]. Trump stated that the U.S. will…

  • News: 14 Dec 2025

    <comments from me: It appears to be heavily weighted towards negative news? I’ll have to see if I can change the randomness. Maybe I need different seed sites? Also, I need to get it to start adding the links to the websites it pulls these from.> Generated: 2025-12-14 10:37:03.633002 Nine killed in mass shooting at…

  • News: 13 Dec 2025

    Generated: 2025-12-13 13:03:59.364700 Gaza Humanitarian Crisis and Conflict: Reports of 14 killed, aid obstruction, and virtual reality escape for wounded children amid ongoing conflict. **Summary:** The Gaza Strip is in the throes of an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, marked by severe shortages of essential supplies, widespread food insecurity, and a devastating toll on its civilian population,…

  • News: 24/08/2025

    This week’s events showcase a blend of cultural shifts, entrepreneurial spirit, and ongoing challenges in technology and global affairs. A notable trend emerged of US teenagers sourcing unique prom dresses from African designers, highlighting cultural pride and the power of social media, despite logistical and tariff-related hurdles. Simultaneously, Reform UK proposed controversial “mass deportation” plans…

  • UK: M&S and Co-Op Outages

    May 7, 2025 – Two of the UK’s most trusted retailers, Marks & Spencer (M&S) and the Co-op Group, are grappling with significant disruptions caused by cyberattacks, plunging their operations into chaos and leaving customers frustrated. These incidents, which began in late April 2025, have led to empty shelves, suspended online services, and, in the…

  • USA: Trump v Harvard so far…. (30 Apr 25)

    The conflict between Harvard University and the Trump administration has intensified sharply in recent weeks, revealing deep divides over campus governance, academic freedom, and the federal government’s role in shaping higher education. What began as a dispute over antisemitism policies has since ballooned into a sweeping standoff involving billions in federal funding, legal challenges, and…

  • USA: Trump vs Harvard

    Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, his administration, alongside Vice President JD Vance and influential advisor Elon Musk, has pursued an aggressive agenda that critics argue includes politically motivated actions against perceived adversaries. Among the most prominent and contentious of these is the administration’s…

  • USA: Recent Detentions

    Rebecca Burke: British Graphic Artist Background: Rebecca Burke, a 28-year-old from Portskewett, Monmouthshire, UK, was on a four-month backpacking trip across North America when her journey derailed on February 26, 2025. After being denied entry into Canada from Washington state due to her plan to perform domestic chores for a host family (deemed work requiring…

  • News-Today: FTC Removes Guidance Blogs

    The reported removal of over 300 business guidance blogs by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the Biden ((NOTE: This was recent, so under Trump admin!)) administration is not merely an administrative housekeeping exercise but a seismic shift in regulatory philosophy that reverberates through the political, cultural, and ethical landscapes of contemporary America. These blogs,…