Business & Finance
McDonald’s Stores Hit by Major IT Failure Around the World
On March 15, 2024, McDonald’s experienced a system failure impacting its operations globally. The outage affected stores in various countries including the United States, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and more.
Movies & Entertainment
Squid Game Actor Oh Young-soo Convicted of Sexual Misconduct
South Korean actor Oh Young-soo known for his role as Oh Il Nam in the hit Netflix series Squid Game, has been convicted of Sexual Misconduct. The 79-year-old actor faced allegations of inappropriate physical contact with an unidentified woman.
Politics
European Union Announces $8 Billion Aid Package to Egypt
The European Union (EU) has announced a aid package of 7.4 billion euros ($8.06 billion) for Egypt. This aid package is a deal aimed at addressing concerns regarding migrant flows from Egypt to Europe.
Nature
Iceland in State of Emergency, Fourth Eruption in Three Months
Iceland has been declared state of emergency following the eruption of a volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, the fourth such event in three months. The eruption which occurred on Saturday night is the largest volcanic activity seen in the region since 2021.
Science & Space
Scientists have Discovered a Giant Volcano on Mars
Scientists have discovered a colossal volcano on Mars, challenging our understanding of the Red Planet’s geological history and offering prospects for future exploration. The discovery announced at the 55th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Texas.
History
Ancient Tomb Unveils the Secrets of Panama’s Coclé Civilization
Researchers have unveiled the secrets of an ancient tomb in Panama’s Coclé province. The tomb dating back over 1,200 years on the rituals and societal structures of the Gran Coclé civilization.
Health & Fitness
COVID Vaccine Linked to Heart, Brain and Blood Disorders, Study Shows
Research has revealed a concerning twist linking COVID vaccines from companies like Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca to rare occurrences of heart, brain, and blood disorders.
Sports
Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Consecutive Players Championship Title
Scottie Scheffler has made history by becoming the first golfer ever to defend the Players Championship title. In a final round at TPC Sawgrass, Scheffler mounted an incredible comeback starting the day five strokes behind the leader, Xander Schauffele. However, Scheffler managed to close the gap with an outstanding performance, shooting a bogey-free 64 to finish at 20-under par overall.