Things Worth Noting
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $13 trillion in assets under management as of late 2025, faces intense criticism for its massive influence through stakes in major companies across industries, including media, real estate, energy, and tech. Detractors accuse it of stifling competition, inflating housing prices by investing in single-family homes, and colluding […]
Ghanaian self-styled prophet Ebo Noah has gained widespread attention for claiming a divine revelation of a world-ending flood starting December 25, 2025. He says God instructed him to build multiple wooden arks—reports vary from eight to ten—to shelter believers during three to four years of relentless rain that will devastate the earth. Videos show him […]
Rihanna’s eighth studio album, ANTI, released in January 2016, has made history by spending 500 weeks on the Billboard 200—the first album by a Black female artist to reach this milestone. Known for its moody R&B sound, bass-heavy experiments, lo-fi textures, and distorted vocals, ANTI marked a bold shift from Rihanna’s earlier pop hits. She […]
Telogen effluvium (TE) is a common, temporary form of hair loss where stress or other triggers push hair follicles into the resting (telogen) phase too early, causing excessive shedding 2–3 months later. Normally, about 85% of hairs grow actively (anagen phase), but in TE, many shift to resting, leading to diffuse thinning without scarring or […]
In today’s world, any internet-connected device—like smartphones, smart fridges, TVs, cameras, or even lightbulbs—can potentially be used for spying. Devices with cameras, microphones, or sensors collect personal data such as location tracking, voice recordings, health info, and energy usage, which can reveal daily routines, home layouts, and habits. Weaknesses like default passwords, unpatched firmware, insecure […]
As of late 2023, Chinese entities own roughly 277,000 acres of U.S. agricultural land—less than 1% of all foreign-held farmland and just 0.02% of total privately held U.S. farmland. This marks a 27% drop since 2021, driven by sales, divestments, and blocked projects near military bases. Major holdings stem from WH Group’s purchase of Smithfield […]
Solomon Asch’s 1950s conformity experiments revealed how powerful social pressure can override clear personal judgment. In the classic line judgment task—disguised as a vision test—participants matched a target line to one of three comparison lines. Alone, people were almost always correct, but when surrounded by confederates unanimously giving wrong answers, about 75% conformed at least […]
Mercury pollution enters waterways from coal plants, volcanoes, gold mining, and other sources. In sediments, bacteria convert it to toxic methylmercury (MeHg), which builds up in fish through bioaccumulation and biomagnification—levels rise dramatically in larger predatory fish like swordfish, tuna, and shark as they eat smaller ones. This poses serious health risks, especially neurotoxicity from […]
Adam Sandler, with a net worth of around $440 million, is a Hollywood actor and comedian who stays grounded by playing pickup basketball on public courts. Known for showing up unannounced in baggy shorts, oversized polos, chunky sneakers, and sunglasses, he waits his turn like anyone else, calls “got next,” and joins strangers without an […]
On December 20, 2025, a major power outage caused by a fire at a PG&E substation left nearly one-third of San Francisco without electricity, affecting over 130,000 customers and knocking out traffic lights across the city. Waymo’s driverless robotaxi fleet was hit hard: self-driving cars stalled at darkened intersections, activating hazard lights but failing to […]