Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
In the early hours of August 22, 2025, a devastating natural disaster struck the remote Ghizer district in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, unleashing a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) that combined with landslides to wreak havoc on local communities. What began as a glacier burst high in the mountains quickly escalated into a catastrophic event, washing away … Read more
In a rare display of public emotion, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over a solemn ceremony in Pyongyang this week, honoring soldiers from his country who were killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The event, broadcast on state television, marked the first official acknowledgment by North Korea … Read more
In a groundbreaking leap for medical diagnostics, a new smartphone-based test for type 2 diabetes risk has been introduced, promising to transform how we detect and manage this chronic condition. Developed by the UK-based digital health diagnostics company PocDoc, this innovative technology, known as the “Diabetes Health Check,” utilizes the gold-standard HbA1c biomarker to assess … Read more
In a gripping tale of survival against the odds, American climate journalist Alec Luhn endured six harrowing days stranded in the remote wilderness of Norway’s Folgefonna National Park after a devastating fall during a solo hike. The 38-year-old Wisconsin native, known for his award-winning reporting on environmental issues, found himself immobilized with severe injuries, resorting … Read more
On August 20, 2025, a tragic incident shook the small agricultural community of Keenesburg, Colorado, when six workers were found dead at Prospect Valley Dairy. The Weld County Coroner’s Office is investigating the deaths as a possible result of toxic gas exposure in a confined space at the dairy, located at 32063 Weld County Road … Read more
On August 21 and 22, 2025, Erik and Lyle Menendez faced separate parole hearings at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, California, marking a pivotal moment in a case that has gripped public attention for over three decades. The brothers, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose … Read more
In a shocking development that has sent ripples through the hospitality industry, Asad Malik, the CEO of Amerilodge Group, faces serious allegations of sexual harassment and assault from a former employee. The accusations stem from an incident at a Justin Timberlake concert in Detroit earlier this year, where Malik is said to have made unwanted … Read more
On a sunny afternoon in Los Angeles, California, on August 22, 2025, the Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, turned heads and sparked a frenzy of social media chatter when he was spotted walking down a busy street in nothing but his underwear. The bold and unapologetic artist, known … Read more
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a vibrant woman from Cornwall has been left permanently wheelchair-bound due to a delayed diagnosis of spinal cancer. Karen Davey, a 54-year-old resident of Launceston, once led an active life filled with hiking across rugged moors, cold-water swimming year-round, and even adventurous pursuits like abseiling off a 120-foot viaduct. … Read more
On the afternoon of August 20, 2025, a tragic incident shook the Little Rock, Arkansas, community when Michelle Butler, a 36-year-old pre-K aide at the Rockefeller Early Childhood Center, was fatally shot in a parking lot just outside the school. The senseless act of violence, which also involved the victim being struck multiple times by … Read more