On this day in 1986: The Chernobyl nuclear accident
On April 26, 1986, the world witnessed one of the most catastrophic nuclear accidents in history: the Chernobyl disaster. Located ...
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Month: April 2024
Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution
Study confirms Philip Morris International, Danone, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are worst offenders Fewer than 60 multinationals are responsible for ...
Stocks hit by tech slide; yen flails at intervention zone
Asian stocks fell on Thursday as disappointing earnings forecasts from Facebook parent Meta Platforms hammered tech shares, while the yen's slump past ...
TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What’s the legal outlook?
Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. has received President ...
On this day in 1990: Hubble Space Telescope sent into orbit
For over three decades, the Hubble Space Telescope has stood as an emblem of human curiosity, ingenuity, and perseverance in ...
Michelin Guide unveils Florida selection for 2024
he Michelin Guide has unveiled its selection for Florida 2024, with the addition of nine new one-star restaurants in Orlando ...
‘I’ve moved on to other things’ — Satoshi Nakamoto’s final email revisited after 13 years
In the last known communication in 2011, Satoshi Nakamoto disclosed they had moved on to other things, handing over Bitcoin ...
US Senate passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The Senate, in a bipartisan super-majority, overwhelmingly voted to advance the measure, which Joe Biden is expected to sign The ...
Asian shares jump on tech boost; fragile yen on intervention watch
Asian stocks rose sharply on Wednesday led by tech stocks as investors' focus shifts to earnings from U.S. tech bellwethers ...
On this day in 2005: Installation of Pope Benedict XVI
On April 19, 2005, Vatican City witnessed a historic moment as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger ascended to the papal throne, succeeding ...
