One of the Queen’s Last 100th Birthday Messages
For anyone approaching their 100th birthday, a letter from the Queen has always been a long-anticipated honour. But for Gwendolyn Hoare from Essex, who turned 100 over the weekend, all hopes of congratulations from the Queen had gone. Yet on Friday, the day after Her Majesty’s death, the postman knocked on her door with a […]
Fragments of Paradise: An Exhibit Depicting the Grandeur of the Royal Park of Reggia di Caserta
On the outskirts of Naples, Italy, The Royal Palace of Caserta (Reggia di Caserta) is the inspiration behind an exhibition currently being hosted by UNESCO. The exhibition entitled Fragments of Paradise: Gardens at the Time of the Reggia di Caserta began on July 1, 2022, and will continue until October 16. The esteemed event is […]
Bed Bath & Beyond CFO and Investor Accused of ‘Pump and Dump’
The share price of Bed, Bath & Beyond fell sharply on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, dropping 15% to $7.18 a share in mid-morning trade. The store’s stock has lost more than 70% of its value during the past year. GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen sold his stake in Bed, Bath and Beyond last month. Following Cohen’s […]
King Charles III Addresses the Nation On Sep 9, 2022
Speaking from the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, the King Charles III has made his first address to the nation and Commonwealth following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
On The Path Of Becoming The Next Prime Minister – Liz Truss
On Tuesday, 6th September 2022, The British Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, kissed Queen Elizabeth II’s royal hand upon being appointed as the next British Prime minister, just like her political idol, Margaret Thatcher, the first female British prime minister. About ten months ago, she conveyed to the Russian president that Britain was serious about defending […]
The Compelling Story Behind Captain George von Trapp’s Performance of “Edelweiss” in the Iconic Film, The Sound of Music
In 1965, the American musical drama The Sound of Music premiered with Hollywood icons Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer as the leads. To this day, it is one of the most commercially successful films of all time. An adaptation of the 1959 theater musical with the same name (The Sound of Music) is based on […]
Queen Elizabeth II: A constant presence in a changing world – BBC News
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest reigning monarch, has died at her summer estate Balmoral on Sep 8, 2022. She is the last War World II leader. Her legacy will be remembered by the people of the UK and around the world.
Looted Ancient Artifacts Seized From the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dozens of ancient artifacts believed to be looted have been seized from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office seized 27 artifacts from the Met using three search warrants. They will be repatriated to their countries of origin, including Italy and Egypt, a spokesperson said. The seizures coincide with growing […]
The Golden Tide of Sargassum Hampered Caribbean Tourism
Caribbean coasts have been buried under a “golden tide” of sargassum seaweed. The tourism industry has been choked with the release of dangerous gases and the death of different animals. In June of 2022, over 24 million loads of this seaweed smothered the Atlantic, based on a report published by the Optical Oceanography Lab at […]
China-US Tensions Over Taiwan II: More than Land and Money
China is a massive mainland, spans five geographical time zones, and is the most populous country in the world, with about 1.4 billion people. With its large economy, land, and technological advancement, China has vowed to unify Taiwan with the mainland. Why would China want to take over Taiwan? Could it be a matter of […]