Imagine a trip that takes you right around the world It is not a typical travel experience. The conversations are intense, and the risks are immense. President Nicolás Maduro invited someone to Caracas on a Friday. In a surprise visit, President Nicolás Maduro met with President D
Kamala Harris' unexpected journey to the White House started off with a bang. But there was some bumps in the road. This year's DNC meeting will bring in a fresh face to lead the party. As the old saying goes “new broom sweeps clean”. The 2024 political circus has already begun. The Dem
Political intrigue and economic tension tinged the air as former President Trump weighs up a potential bighunted move. Trump had a brainwave. He'd target import prices he felt were unfair, but opted to consult as his strategic plan needed a cool head. He mulled over his options. The kne
There's a lot happening in Romania, and it's getting tricky. It all started with their presidential election in November. The country is going through big changes. The first round had a front-runner in Calin Georgescu, a guy who loves Putin, hates the European Union, and has a big plan to r
In Berlin and other German cities, thousands of people took to the streets on a Saturday. They were protesting against the rise of the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), just before the upcoming election. The protesters blew whistles, sang songs, and held banners against racism and clim
American billionaire Elon Musk made a sudden appearance at the launch event of Germany’s far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). The gathering took place in Halle, a city in eastern Germany, drawing around 4, 500 supporters. Musk praised the party, calling it Germany's "best hope" for the upc
Imagine you're a police officer in a tactical group, facing the toughest and riskiest situations. Your heart rate (HR) is usually what's measured to see how hard you're working. But there's another tool that might be better at showing your overall stress level – heart rate variability (HRV). This st
The trial of rapper A$AP Rocky is about to begin. A jury of five men and seven women has been chosen to decide his fate. They will hear opening statements on Friday. A$AP Rocky, who is 36 years old, is charged with firing a gun at a former friend in 2021. He turned down a plea deal that would have s
LeBron James is back in the NBA All-Star Game for the 21st time, setting a new record. Giannis Antetokounmpo is also returning, this time with the most fan votes for the second year in a row. The starters were chosen through a mix of fan, media, and player voting. In the East, Jalen Brunson and Dono
When a big crisis like COVID-19 hits, it's fascinating to see how voters judge their governments. Classical ideas of responsibility get complicated because crises affect many areas and people can compare different performances. We ran an experiment across 16 countries with over 22, 000 people, askin
