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News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / B illionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced plans to personally travel to Wisconsin to hand over $2 million to two voters who have already cast ballots in the state’s high-stakes Supreme Court election. The move, which Musk framed as a show of appreciation for voter participation, has ignited controversy, as Wisconsin law prohibits offering anything of value in exchange for voting. Late Thursday night, Musk took to his social media platform, X, to declare that he would be hosting a rally in Wisconsin on Sunday, just two days before the pivotal election. During the event, Musk said he would present two randomly selected voters with $1 million each. Attendance at the rally, he added, would be restricted to those who have already voted, though he did not clarify how voting status would be verified. “I will also personally hand over two checks for a million dollars each in appreciation for you taking the time to vote,” Musk wrote. “This is super...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel launched an airstrike on Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire was established with the group in November. The Israeli military stated that it targeted a Hezbollah drone storage facility after issuing an evacuation warning, prompting widespread panic among civilians. The airstrike followed the launch of two rockets from southern Lebanon toward northern Israel earlier in the day. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported intercepting one rocket while the other failed to cross the border. Hezbollah denied any involvement, but Israel deemed the attack a violation of the ceasefire, a claim echoed by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who condemned Israel’s response as a breach of the agreement. Evacuation and Immediate Impact Shortly before the strike, Israeli forces issued an evacuation warning in the Hadath district of Beirut...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Southeast Asia on Friday, causing widespread destruction in Myanmar and Thailand. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the epicenter was in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city. The full extent of the damage there remains unclear due to Myanmar’s strict state control, but early reports indicate that the impact is severe. In Thailand, at least three people have been confirmed dead, with 68 injured after a construction site in Bangkok collapsed during the quake. Officials fear the number of casualties could rise, as 70 workers remain unaccounted for, with at least 20 trapped inside an elevator shaft. The collapse occurred while approximately 320 workers were on site, according to Thailand’s National Institute of Emergency Medicine (NIEM). Panic in Bangkok The earthquake struck around 1:30 p.m. local time, setting off alarms across the Thai capital. Eyewitnesses described chaos as ...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / A catastrophic earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, causing widespread destruction and claiming more than 150 lives. The disaster left buildings in ruins, bridges collapsed, and a dam burst, exacerbating the devastation. Myanmar, which bore the brunt of the destruction, confirmed at least 144 deaths, while 10 more fatalities were reported in Bangkok, Thailand, where a high-rise under construction crumbled. Authorities fear the death toll will continue to rise as rescue operations unfold. Myanmar in Ruins: Buildings Collapse, Dam Bursts, and Infrastructure Crumbles The earthquake’s epicenter was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, striking at midday and followed by a strong 6.4-magnitude aftershock. The full extent of the destruction remains uncertain, particularly in Myanmar, where communication is limited due to ongoing political turmoil. Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s military le...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / N ew York City is stepping up its push for mandatory composting by rolling out fines for non-compliance starting April 1. The law, which went into effect last October, requires all residents to separate food scraps, yard waste, and food-soiled paper from regular trash. However, participation has been dismal, with less than 5% of household organic waste currently being diverted from landfills, according to public data. To enforce the rule, city sanitation inspectors will begin issuing fines to landlords who fail to provide composting options for tenants. Fines will start at $25 for buildings with fewer than nine units and $100 for larger buildings, with repeat violations climbing as high as $300. Residents in smaller buildings or single-family homes will also be held accountable, as city officials stress that composting is now a legal requirement, not an option. Low Compliance Rates and Public Confusion While New York officials had hoped for a ...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / President Donald Trump has once again declared his intent for the United States to take control of Greenland, stating that the country will "go as far as we have to go" to secure the Arctic territory. His remarks come ahead of a U.S. delegation visit led by Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who are set to tour the Pituffik military space base in northwest Greenland. The visit was originally planned to include stops in Nuuk, the island’s capital, and participation in local events, but was scaled back following backlash from Greenlandic and Danish officials. Danish navy vessel P572 Lauge Koch patrols the waters in Nuuk, Greenland, Mar. 11, 2025. Trump, speaking from the Oval Office, justified his position by emphasizing the strategic importance of Greenland. “We need Greenland for national security and international security,” he said. “Denmark needs us to have Greenland, and so does the...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / A tragic accident struck Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Hurghada on Thursday morning when a tourist submarine carrying 45 Russian nationals sank during an excursion, leaving six dead and nine injured. The incident, reported by both Egyptian state media and the Russian embassy in Egypt, has raised serious concerns about underwater tourism safety. The submarine, operated by Sindbad Submarines, was on a routine dive to explore the region’s coral reefs when it encountered a fatal malfunction. The vessel reportedly crashed just one kilometer from the shore at approximately 10:00 a.m. local time. While rescue efforts managed to save 29 passengers, several remain unaccounted for as authorities continue their search. Conflicting Reports and Unanswered Questions Confusion remains regarding the exact number of casualties, as discrepancies exist between the Russian embassy’s statement and Egyptian reports. The Hurghada governorate office confirmed that ...