Joanna-Maria Myers

Dua Lipa is trying to pull a Houdini LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE

Dua Lipa is trying to pull a Houdini

First signs show she can do it. Pop sensation Dua Lipa has released a preview of her highly anticipated third album with the debut of her latest single, “Houdini.” The track, a high-energy club anthem, features the singer playfully threatening…
104 years of American Legion – A VERY brief origin story HISTORY

104 years of American Legion – A VERY brief origin story

The American Legion, the largest veterans’ service organization with 2 million members, plays a crucial role in community strengthening across the United States. Originating in 1919 in Paris after World War I, the American Legion was founded by U.S. military…
On Veteran’s day, go beyond thanks! FOOD FOR THOUGHT

On Veteran’s day, go beyond thanks!

That is this year’s motto of United Services Automobile Association (USAA)  and the American Legion. Here are ways to celebrate and truly observe this early Veteran’s day (Friday, November 10th, instead of the traditional November 11th) IT BEGAN AS A…
Big Chinese bank’s US branch hit by ransomware attack ECONOMY AND FINANCE

Big Chinese bank’s US branch hit by ransomware attack

No organization is immune to cyber threats. On Thursday, November 9th, the U.S. arm of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) experienced a ransomware attack, disrupting U.S. Treasury market trades. ICBC Financial Services, the U.S. unit of China’s…
First eye transplant announced ENVIRONMENT AND LIFE

First eye transplant announced

It’s the first recorded time in history doctors have managed to transplant a whole eye. Surgeons at NYU Langone Health have successfully performed the world’s first full human eye transplant as part of a face transplant for Aaron James, a…
Did they know? NEWS

Did they know?

Reuters and Associated Press deny any “suspiciously early” knowledge of the October 7th attack by Hamas on Israel. Today, October 9th, Reuters denied allegations by media advocacy group HonestReporting that it, along with other international news organizations, had prior knowledge…
Two weeks until Thanksgiving! (video) LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE

Two weeks until Thanksgiving! (video)

A heart-warming documentary shows how Thanksgiving was celebrated in the 1950s’. Same and yet different… Watch the video for more! (Source: DOCUMENTARY TUBE)
Our takeaway from the third Republican debate NEWS

Our takeaway from the third Republican debate

DeSantis should probably wait until 2028. As for the rest, it’s not too late to pull a Pence and quit. In last night’s Republican presidential debate, held without the presence of former President Donald Trump, five GOP candidates discussed various…
Israel’s true best friend NEWS

Israel’s true best friend

Hint: It’s not USA! As far as protests regarding the Israeli – Palestinian war, India seems to be no different from many other countries. However, Indian-controlled Kashmir, a region claimed by Pakistan, which is known for its vocal pro-Palestinian stance,…
Australia is trying to find a modus vivendi with China NEWS

Australia is trying to find a modus vivendi with China

America’s most trustworthy ally in the region wishes for a greater mutual understanding with Beijing. Last week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited China. On Monday, November 6th, Albanese described his recent high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as…