This summer, the lemon water from the Mixue beverage and ice cream chain has been flying off the shelves in China—not because of its extraordinary taste, but because it’s cheaper than bubble tea. According to The Economist, Mixue’s lemon water has enjoyed “spectacular success” as recent heatwaves swept through China. However, the secret behind its […]
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Intel is reportedly offering voluntary severance packages of up to 500,000 euros to its employees in Ireland. According to Business Post, this severance package is initially being rolled out to employees at the company’s Leixlip branch. An email notification was sent out last week, allowing employees to register with a deadline set for August 23rd. […]
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Half of the world’s ten largest companies are now deeply invested in the development and production of devices and hardware for smart glasses, marking a significant shift in the tech landscape. According to a report by The Elec, Microsoft is gearing up to purchase hundreds of thousands of OLED panels from Samsung, a move that […]
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The fourth-generation iPhone SE from Apple is anticipated to debut in early 2025, bringing a host of upgrades such as an OLED display and support for Apple Intelligence. The iPhone SE 4 is poised to be a significant leap forward for Apple’s budget-friendly iPhone line. According to Bloomberg, this model is set to launch early […]
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Across Asia, cities are embracing an ancient agricultural technique—terraced farming—not just for its historical charm but for its modern-day utility in managing urban water challenges. Rooftop gardens, parks, and riversides are being transformed to mimic these age-old terraces, offering a natural solution to absorb, store, and purify rainwater. In 2011, architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom and her […]
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In the face of a new challenger, Trump continues to wield his familiar personal attacks, yet these tactics appear to backfire when the opponent is Kamala Harris. His name was announced amid dazzling lights, evoking the grandeur of a Broadway production. Donald Trump expressed his gratitude to God for saving him from an assassin’s bullet. […]
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Former President Trump’s attorney has issued a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Department of Justice, seeking $100 million in damages over the 2022 search of his Mar-a-Lago estate. Daniel Epstein, Trump’s attorney, sent the notice last week, though the information was only made public by U.S. media on August 12. The Department of […]
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Amid the intense polarization of the current political climate, many wealthy Americans are quietly crafting a “Plan B”: purchasing luxurious bunkers as a safeguard against worst-case scenarios. Ron Hubbard, CEO of Atlas Survival Shelters—a company specializing in the production of “doomsday homes”—has observed a surge in demand, particularly following the attempted assassination of former President […]
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The two most abundant elements in the universe, hydrogen and helium, account for less than 1% of Earth’s composition, owing to a variety of factors. On a cosmic scale, hydrogen is extraordinarily plentiful, primarily because it was produced in vast quantities during the Big Bang, according to IFL Science. In the universe’s earliest moments, it […]
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Rather than selecting the Pennsylvania Governor to rally voters in this key battleground state, Vice President Harris opted for a safer choice, putting her trust in Tim Walz as her running mate. Last week, Vice President Kamala Harris surprised many by choosing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to join her in the race for the White […]