Author: Amanda Martinez

A groundbreaking discovery by scientists has redefined diamond synthesis breakthrough, producing “real” diamonds at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. This innovative process eliminates the need for extreme conditions or a starter gem, drastically simplifying the creation of lab-grown diamonds. Usually, diamonds are formed 90 to 150 miles below the surface, where high pressures and temperatures can reach 2,000° Fahrenheit. These diamonds were brought closer to the Earth’s surface in the form of kimberlite or lamproite rocks by natural volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. Scientists have historically employed the high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) approach, which demands significant resources to stimulate these…

Sean Diddy Combs faces mounting allegations, with lawyer Tony Buzbee estimating around 300 potential civil cases. The Diddy abuse allegations are growing. Combs denies all allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering. The lawsuits against Combs include claims of rape, drugging, and forced sex. One alleged victim claims Combs raped her in a hotel room in 2004. Another alleges Combs drugged him and forced him to perform oral sex when he was 10. Lawyer Tony Buzbee represents several alleged victims. His team has received over 3,000 calls since he began investigating Combs. Buzbee believes around 100 to 150 cases will ultimately…

After Syrian opposition forces recently overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, Mohammed al-Bashir was named temporary Prime Minister. Up to March 1, 2025, al Bashir, the previous leader of the government in Idlib province commanded by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), will preside over a transitional administration. After important discussions with the members of the fallen government, Bashar al-Assad made his appointment public in a televised announcement on Tuesday. “We had other meetings to restart the institutions to be able to serve our people in Syria,” he said. He emphasized efforts to restore government institutions and services for citizens across Syria during the…

On his first day in office, President-elect Donald Trump will announce plans to end birthright citizenship and issue sweeping citizenship executive orders. Trump had his first interview with NBC’s Meet the Press since his November election nomination. During the segment, he criticized the practice of granting citizenship to anyone born in the US as ridiculous and vowed to act swiftly. His proposed policy faces significant legal challenges as the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all born on American soil. Trump reiterated his campaign promises, including mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and pardons for those convicted in the 2021 Capitol riot. …

Syrians are embracing a new era of freedom after Assad. Jubilation and gunfire fill the streets of Damascus, while mourning and reflection are also prevalent. The city is celebrating the end of over 50 years of Baathist dictatorship. Locals describe the mood as one of relief but also sadness as they remember loved ones who didn’t survive the brutal 13-year civil war. Thousands have died, many others were held in dungeons and jail cells. The rebel offensive led to the release of thousands of prisoners from the notorious Saydnaya complex. Syria’s cultural community is celebrating the collapse of the House…

Google unveiled a groundbreaking quantum computing chip dubbed Willow. This innovation marks a significant milestone in quantum computing. Willow can solve a complex problem in just five minutes. The world’s fastest supercomputers would take ten septillion years to complete this task. This achievement showcases quantum computing’s potential. Google’s Hartmut Neven leads the Quantum AI lab. He described Willow as the best quantum processor built to date. Neven said Willow will be used in practical applications including simulating complex systems and designing new materials.  Experts praise Google’s achievement. Professor Alan Woodward of Surrey University noted that quantum computers excel in specific…

Cyclist Rohan Dennis had pleaded guilty to a charge related to the death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins. Dennis admitted to one aggravated count of creating the likelihood of harm. This charge is a lesser offense than the original count of dangerous driving causing death. The incident occurred on December 30, 2023, outside the couple’s home in Adelaide, Australia. Hoskins was struck by a vehicle driven by Dennis. She later died in the hospital. The circumstances leading up to the incident are not well-known. However, Dennis’s guilty plea acknowledges that he drove the car when Hoskins was nearby, knowing it…

Donald Trump praised Prince William for his appearance and character following their meeting in Paris over the weekend. The US President-elect attended the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, where he met the Prince. Trump stated that the Prince of Wales is a “good looking guy” and praised his demeanor during their conversation. The meeting occurred after the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, which had been under restoration since the devastating fire five years ago. Speaking to the New York Post, Trump shared details about the encounter, emphasizing his admiration for the Prince. “He looked really, very handsome last night. Some…

At least 180 people, primarily elderly residents, were brutally killed during a weekend massacre in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The killings occurred in the Wharf Jérémie area of the Cité Soleil neighborhood, a gang-controlled location, and shocked the international community. The National Human Rights Defence Network (RNDDH) reported that Monel Felix, known as Mikano, planned the massacre. Felix, a notorious gang leader, targeted elderly locals after consulting a voodoo priest about his son’s mysterious illness. The priest blamed the disease on witchcraft. However, the blame on witchcraft led to Felix accusing the elderly residents of practicing voodoo and causing his son’s death.…

Syria witnessed a historic moment as rebel forces overthrew President Bashar al-Assad’s regime after 13 years of civil war. Rebels stormed Damascus. The rebels declared the capital as liberated, which further forced Assad to flee to Moscow. The fall of Assad’s regime marked the end of five decades of authoritative rule. The Military Operations Command, a coalition of Islamist and moderate factions, led the attack. The group led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the head of the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), advanced through Syria in just 11 days. Beginning with Aleppo, rebels seized key cities, including Hama and Homs,…

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing a travel ban after his shirt-lived martial law declaration last Tuesday. This development comes as Yoon narrowly survived an impeachment motion over the weekend. The motion was boycotted by MPs from his ruling People Power Party (PPP), who decided not to support it after Yoon agreed to shorten his term and not get involved in foreign and domestic affairs. Thousands have protested since Yoon’s martial law order, calling for his resignation or impeachment. Several key figures involved in the martial law order have faced action, including former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who…

Jay-Z and Diddy face a lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges they raped a 13-year-old girl in 2000. The lawsuit, filed under New York’s Victims of Gender-Violence Protection Act, accuses the two rappers of assaulting the girl at a party after the MTV Video Music Awards. Jay-Z has dismissed the lawsuit as a blackmail attempt. The accuser, identified as Jane Doe, claims she was dropped off at the VMAs by a friend and approached limousine drivers to try to gain access to the show. One driver told her he worked for Diddy and that she fit what Diddy was looking for. The…