Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
The image of nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour, who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, has become a powerful symbol of war’s human cost and the resilience of its youngest victims. Captured by Palestinian photojournalist Samar Abu Elouf, the photo has been awarded the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year, earning global recognition … Read more
A 9-year-old Australian girl named Ava was left temporarily unable to walk after scratching mosquito bite that led to a severe bacterial infection. While camping with her family in New South Wales, Ava’s routine mosquito bite turned into a medical emergency, requiring hospitalization and leaving her with permanent scars. This incident highlights the rare but … Read more
Lamar CISD, located near Houston, Texas, has removed a lesson about Virginia from its elementary curriculum due to concerns over the depiction of nudity on the state’s flag. The flag, featuring the Roman goddess Virtus with an exposed breast, was deemed inappropriate for young students under the district’s policy banning “visual depictions or illustrations of … Read more
On April 17, 2025, a US Citizen Tried to Hijack Aircraft in Belize ended in his death when a passenger shot him mid-air. The small Cessna Caravan, carrying 14 passengers and two crew members, was en route from Corozal to San Pedro when the assailant, armed with a knife, sparked chaos shortly before takeoff. The … Read more
The medical world is no stranger to strange coincidences, but when multiple health professionals working on the same hospital floor report developing similar medical conditions, alarm bells are bound to ring. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, a reputable facility under the Mass General Brigham network, has found itself at the center of such a mystery. At least six … Read more
In a city known for innovation, culinary extravagance, and experimental fine dining, a restaurant in Shanghai has taken the concept of nature-themed dining to a level few would have imagined. Offering a 15-course rainforest-inspired meal for a staggering US$550, this eatery’s final flourish is something that has left many diners—and the internet—gobsmacked: an Elephant Poop … Read more
In a tragic incident that underscores the dangers of unmonitored scientific curiosity, a 15-year-old boy from Guangzhou, China, suffered devastating injuries after a chemistry experiment he conducted at home ended in an explosion. Chinese Teen’s Arm Amputated and sustained serious damage to his eyes, whose name has not been released publicly. The unfortunate event has … Read more
A rare jewel from India’s royal past, the Golconda Blue, a 23.24-carat vivid blue diamond, is set to make history at Christie’s “Magnificent Jewels” auction in Geneva on May 14, 2025. Once owned by Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Holkar II of Indore, this extraordinary gem originates from the legendary Golconda mines in present-day Telangana, India, renowned … Read more
A devastating shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Southeast Dallas left four students injured and a community reeling on April 15, 2025. The suspect, 17-year-old Tracy Haynes Jr., turned himself in hours after allegedly opening fire in a school hallway, an act captured on surveillance video and described as indiscriminate by authorities. Charged with aggravated … Read more
In a chaotic incident at Woburn District Court in Massachusetts, 28-year-old Nicholas Akerberg of Yarmouth Port was arrested after storming the courthouse lobby in a gas mask and tactical gear, deploying pepper spray on court officers, a police officer, and an assistant district attorney. The attack, which occurred around 10:30 a.m. on April 14, 2025, … Read more