In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington to sign a peace agreement. This deal aims to bring an end to the long-standing conflict in eastern Congo and open up the region's valuable mineral resources to American interests. The meeti
Justin Fenchel, the head honcho at BeatBox Beverages, has quite the daily grind. He's a dad, a husband, and a CEO all rolled into one. His day kicks off bright and early at 6:15 a. m. , thanks to his 13-month-old baby. He's not a morning person, but he's learned to adapt. His first stop is checking
The CDC recently updated its webpage on autism and vaccines, suggesting a possible link between the two. This change has raised concerns, especially in places like San Diego, where vaccination rates are already dropping and preventable diseases are on the rise. The CDC's new wording is problematic b
Coffee lovers often ponder the environmental impact of their favorite brew. While coffee isn't the worst offender when it comes to climate change, it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Experts estimate that producing a kilogram of roasted coffee can release over 40 kilograms of carbon di
A recent phone chat between Brazilian President Lula and former US President Trump covered some big topics. Trade and fighting crime were at the top of the list. Lula was happy that Trump had decided to lower some tariffs on Brazilian exports like coffee and beef. He hopes to keep talking about othe
The pandemic changed how people connect. Video calls became a big deal, and dating wasn't left behind. Many started using FaceTime and Zoom for dates. This was a quick way to chat before meeting in person. It saved time and made things less formal. Some people liked these virtual dates a lot. T
The United Kingdom is stepping up its fight against sugar. They are adding more drinks to their sugar tax. This tax now includes sweetened milk drinks, like flavored milks and milkshakes. It also covers milk alternatives with added sugar, yogurt drinks, and some coffee drinks. Companies have until J
Starbucks has joined forces with Roller Rabbit to create a new line of drinkware that's as cute as it is cozy. The collection features five items, each with a unique animal-themed design. There's "Lovely Monkey, " "Monkey Mas, " and the exclusive "Coffeehouse Bonanza. " These designs are vibrant and
The rivalry between 50 Cent and Diddy is no secret. It's been brewing for years, fueled by music, allegations, and social media trolling. Recently, 50 Cent took it up a notch with a Netflix docuseries about Diddy, titled "Sean Combs: The Reckoning. " The project was inspired by Cassie Ventura, Didd
Patton Oswalt's latest stand-up special, "Black Coffee and Ice Water, " is now available exclusively on Audible. Recorded in July 2025 at New York City's Minetta Lane Theater, this audio-only performance covers a wide range of topics, from artificial intelligence to raising wolves and even religion.
