WHY DO WE FEEL BAD WHEN OUR BELIEFS DON’T MATCH OUR ACTIONS? BLAME ‘COGNITIVE DISSONANCE’

Sun 25 August 2024: Have you ever been out and about, perhaps tackling the Christmas shopping list, and felt a bit thirsty? You buy a drink – say, one that comes in a plastic bottle – and quench your thirst, only to find there’s no recycling nearby. What do you do? The Two Buttons meme […]

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WHAT MOSCOW BROUGHT TO UKRAINE HAS RETURNED HOME: ZELENSKYY

Sat 24 August 2024: On Ukraine’s Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that the conflict initiated by Moscow has now come back to haunt Russia. Speaking from the Sumy region, Zelenskyy reflected on the ongoing war, which began 913 days ago, and its impact on both nations. Zelenskyy Vows Retaliation: ‘Ukrainian Response Will Reach Any […]

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BITCOIN SURGES TO $62,000 FOLLOWING FED CHAIR’S INTEREST RATE CUT SIGNAL

Sat 24 August 2024: The price of Bitcoin soared to $62,000 on Friday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at an upcoming interest rate cut during the central bank’s next meeting in September. Following Powell’s remarks at the annual Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming, Bitcoin reached a high of $62,276. By 12:30 p.m. […]

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WORLD’S FIRST MRNA LUNG CANCER VACCINE TRIAL LAUNCHED

Sat 24 August 2024: Physicians have launched the world’s first mRNA lung cancer vaccine trial across seven countries, including Türkiye, in a groundbreaking effort that could revolutionize cancer treatment, according to press reports on Friday. The vaccine, known as BNT116 and developed by BioNTech, is designed to target non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most […]

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VOLGOGRAD PRISON REVOLT ENDS IN BLOODSHED AS RUSSIAN FORCES INTERVENE

Fri 23 August 2024:  Russian special forces stormed a high-security prison in the southwestern Volgograd region, neutralizing four inmates after a dramatic hostage situation unfolded. The prisoners, who identified as Islamic State (IS) militants, had seized control of the IK-19 Surovikino facility, taking several guards hostage. Videos published on Russian social media appeared to show […]

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RUSSIA FACES MANPOWER WOES AFTER FAILING TO STOP UKRAINE’S KURSK INCURSION

Fri 23 August 2024: Ukraine has seized more Russian territory in two weeks than Russia has seized in Ukraine all year. Reinforcements sent by Moscow failed to stop a Ukrainian surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region during its second week, creating a dilemma for the Kremlin – to further tap Russia’s invasion force in Ukraine […]

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85% OF BRITONS VIEW NATION AS DEEPLY DIVIDED AMID RISING CONCERN OVER EXTREMISM: POLL

Fri 23 August 2024: An Ipsos poll on Thursday revealed a deepening sense of division in British society as public concern over extremism and the state of the nation continues to rise. The poll, conducted between Aug. 9-12 in the aftermath of recent riots and unrest, highlights the public’s anxiety about various pressing issues, including […]

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NASA WEIGHS STARLINER’S FATE: WILL ASTRONAUTS RETURN VIA SPACEX?

Fri 23 August 2024: NASA announced that it will decide by Saturday whether the two astronauts who flew Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) will return to Earth using a SpaceX vehicle.   Starliner’s Journey: A Test Mission Turned Marathon Initially planned as an eight-day mission to test Starliner’s capabilities before NASA […]

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CHINA EV GIANT BYD INVESTS $1BN IN TURKIYE, EXPANDING GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

Thu 22 August 2024: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYD, recognised as the world’s largest EV producer, made a significant investment of $1 billion (TL 33.9 billion) in Turkiye in 2023. This strategic move is part of BYD’s broader expansion plan aimed at tapping into the rapidly growing electric vehicle market in Europe and the […]

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MPOX RISK LOW BUT IMPORTED CASES MAY INCREASE IN EUROPE: EU AGENCY

Thu 22 August 2024: The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on Wednesday said though the risk of mpox virus is low in Europe, imported cases may increase.  In an online seminar, ECDC expert Orlando Cenciarelli said the overall risk for the European population is currently very low. Emphasizing that the risk is […]

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