The use of e-cigarettes by middle and high school students in the US has fallen reaching the lowest level in a decade. In 2019, more than 5 million students were using e-cigarettes. In 2024, only 1.6 million students reported vaping, about 6% of the total student population. The number of students using e-cigarettes dropped by nearly 25% compared to last year.
Musk announced that SpaceX will launch the first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years. The goal of this mission is to test the reliability of Starship landings on Mars. Since landing safely on Mars is one of the most challenging aspects of space exploration. SpaceX’s Starship is designed to be the most powerful launch vehicle ever constructed. It consists of two stages, the Super Heavy booster, which provides the initial thrust and the Starship spacecraft that carries cargo and crew.
In a joint statement, the chiefs of the UK’s MI6 and the CIA, Sir Richard Moore and William Burns issued a warning about the state of the international world order. They described the current geopolitical landscape as under threat in a way we haven’t seen since the Cold War.
The streets of France erupted in massive protests on September 7, 2024 in response to President Emmanuel Macron’s of Michel Barnier, a centre-right politician and former EU Brexit negotiator, as Prime Minister.
On the evening of September 7, 2024, a building collapse occurred in the Transport Nagar area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh leading to a massive rescue operation. The three-storey commercial structure suddenly gave way, trapping numerous occupants inside. The disaster resulted in the death of eight individuals and left 28 others injured.
Astro Bot for the PS5 is more than just another platformer, it’s one of Sony’s finest creations to date. Developed by Team Asobi. It combines gameplay mechanics with characters, turning it into an irresistible offering for both gamers and newcomers.
Over 75,000 job cuts were recorded in August, a 193% increase from July. This surge is the highest single-month layoffs since March 2024 and aside from 2020, it’s the most job cut total in an August since 2009, when 76,456 jobs were slashed.
On September 6, 2024, Prince Hisahito, the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne celebrated his 18th birthday. Hisahito’s coming of age is a special occasion for Japan’s imperial family, this is the first time in nearly 40 years that a male member has reached adulthood.
Pakistan has officially acknowledged its direct military involvement in the 1999 Kargil War with India. For over two decades, Pakistan denied the participation of its regular troops, instead attributing the conflict to Mujahideen or Kashmiri freedom fighters. This revelation was made by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir during a Defence Day event in 2024.
Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest typhoon in a decade has hit Hainan Island, also known as China’s Hawaii. The typhoon packing winds of up to 234 km/h made landfall in Wenchang City. It is the second strongest typhoon globally in 2024, after Hurricane Beryl in the Atlantic.
