Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
Measles deaths dropped sharply since 2000, yet health officials report signs of global resurgence (WHO, 2025). The World Health Organization (WHO) says measles cases surged 47 per cent in Europe and Central Asia last year, driven by falling vaccination rates. Global gains in reducing infections and deaths now risk reversal. In 2024, measles killed an estimated 95,000 people worldwide, mostly children under five, down from 780,000 in 2000. WHO emphasised that every preventable death is unacceptable. Vaccination campaigns have saved nearly 59 million lives since 2000. Infections Rise and Outbreaks Spread Worldwide, measles infections reached 11 million last year, around…
A lack of park rangers and unreliable weather forecasts prompted a group of tourists to attempt the O Circuit trek despite worsening conditions. Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, tucked into icy, wild Patagonia, welcomes about 250,000 to 300,000 visitors annually. Thousands of them aim to complete the park’s challenging trekking routes. On 17 November, a sudden, violent blizzard struck the remote O Circuit trail. Five trekkers died, and dozens remained stranded in whiteout conditions for hours. The tragedy, caused by severe weather, exposed weaknesses in park safety measures, a concern widely criticized in recent years. The group of…
Dozens of protesters filled central Paris Tuesday night to denounce rising domestic violence and honour recent victims.Activist Marie-Josée, 78, lamented, “We are constantly overwhelmed by reality,” as the crowd remembered five women killed by partners last week.Protesters rallied hours before officials received a major report urging a radical reform of France’s domestic abuse justice system.The government submitted the report to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, recommending magistrates specialized exclusively in intrafamilial violence cases.Le Parisien revealed the findings earlier this week ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.The report warned that domestic violence requires a comprehensive, coordinated…
Japan launched a new initiative to reduce overtourism in Tokyo and Kyoto by promoting lesser-known destinations. The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) partnered with All Nippon Airways (ANA) to offer free domestic flights to UK and European travellers. The campaign runs from 24 November to 31 January 2026 and aims to guide tourists toward regional areas while easing pressure on crowded urban spots. The programme forms part of ANA’s “Stopover & Add-on Free Fare” scheme, which lets eligible economy passengers book up to two domestic flights at no extra cost when they make an international booking by 31 January. Travellers…
The UN climate summit failed to deliver a clear roadmap to phase out fossil fuels, leaving the European Union increasingly isolated. COP30 in Belém ended with a final text that offered no concrete plan, drawing criticism that called it an empty deal and a moral failure. The United States withdrew from international climate talks, creating both political and financial gaps, while President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as a con job. Countries that rely heavily on fossil-fuel production, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, opposed any targets or timelines to reduce fossil fuels. One day before COP30 concluded, the EU…
OpenAI and Foxconn are collaborating to strengthen U.S. AI hardware sovereignty. The partnership focuses on domestic production of AI data center components, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign supply chains and create high-tech jobs. The project will produce racks, cabling, networking, and power systems at Foxconn’s U.S. factories. By keeping manufacturing local, the companies hope to secure critical infrastructure while supporting the growth of skilled manufacturing jobs. Executives emphasized that reindustrializing AI hardware production in the U.S. enhances national security and innovation. Local production allows tighter quality control and safeguards sensitive technology used in AI research and development. Foxconn will…
Astronomers in France, Germany, and the United States traced Theia’s origin using ancient Earth and Moon rocks.Theia vanished billions of years ago, leaving no direct chemical evidence behind.Scientists propose that this long-lost planet formed much closer to the Sun than previously assumed.Theia struck early Earth about 4.5 billion years ago, scattering debris that formed the Moon.The giant impact theory, proposed after Apollo sample analysis, has guided lunar science for over 50 years.Researchers now aim to reconstruct Theia’s history and better understand early Solar System dynamics.Jake Foster from the Royal Observatory Greenwich called the study remarkable for pinpointing Theia’s birthplace.He noted…
Trump met Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday in a surprisingly cordial Oval Office session.He previously called Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” and a “total nut job.”Mamdani had called Trump’s administration “authoritarian” but greeted him warmly.Both men highlighted shared goals to help New Yorkers instead of focusing on conflicts.Trump praised Mamdani, saying he might surprise conservative voters with his pragmatic approach.Mamdani acknowledged Trump’s willingness to focus on shared responsibilities rather than disagreements.The meeting gave Mamdani a platform to engage the most powerful political figure in the U.S.It also allowed Trump to discuss affordability amid rising voter pressure. Tackling New York’s Affordability…
The European Commission opens infringement proceedings against Italy for applying its golden power rule to block UniCredit’s Banco BPM takeover.The EU warns that Italy’s rule allows government overreach, threatening free movement of capital and freedom of establishment in Europe.Commission officials note the legislation overlaps with the European Central Bank’s exclusive supervisory powers under the Single Supervisory Mechanism.Italy has two months to respond and resolve the deficiencies identified by the Commission. Italy Promises Regulatory Response Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti confirms Italy will respond to the Commission through official channels.He says the government will propose new regulations to clarify roles and address…
A power outage struck Paris and Hauts-de-Seine Thursday morning, cutting electricity to 55,000 homes.Traffic lights and streetlights went dark, and some metro and suburban train services stopped.Authorities scrambled to manage disruptions while residents dealt with temporary power loss. Technical Failure Causes Disruption Enedis reported the blackout lasted about five minutes, though a few thousand homes remain without power.The operator traced the outage to a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux.RTE oversees France’s high-voltage electricity network and handles large-scale power distribution across the region. Restoration Efforts Underway Enedis apologized to residents for the inconvenience caused by the sudden outage.Repair…