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.
OpenAI’s $500bn Stargate project drives record demand for high-bandwidth memory, benefiting SK Hynix and Samsung.SK Hynix shares jumped about 10%, while Samsung Electronics climbed over 3% in Seoul trading Thursday.Both companies secured roles supplying HBM for the supercomputer network, boosting investor confidence and market influence. Samsung dominates global DRAM and NAND flash production, powering servers, smartphones, and cloud storage.SK Hynix ranks second in DRAM and leads HBM supply for Nvidia’s AI processors.Together, they control over half of the world’s memory market, shaping prices, capacity, and technology trends. HBM Demand Rockets With Stargate Expansion High-bandwidth memory enables AI chips to transfer…
Eurozone inflation climbed to 2.2% in September, the highest since April, driven by services and energy prices.Core inflation held at 2.3% for the fifth consecutive month, signaling persistent underlying pressures.Annual inflation rose from 2.0% in August, while monthly prices edged up 0.1%, matching last month’s pace. Services led the increase with a 3.2% annual rise, slightly above August’s 3.1%.Food, alcohol, and tobacco grew 3.0%, down from 3.2%, while non-energy industrial goods stayed at 0.8%.Energy costs fell 0.4%, a slower decline than August’s 2.0%. Estonia recorded the eurozone’s highest inflation at 5.2%, followed by Croatia and Slovakia at 4.6% each.Cyprus saw…
Zhimin Qian, 47, tricked more than 128,000 people in China before trying to launder cryptocurrency through UK property.UK authorities convicted Qian of leading a Bitcoin scam linked to a seizure worth over £5.5 billion.Also called Yadi Zhang, Qian admitted at Southwark Crown Court to illegally obtaining and holding cryptocurrency. Global Investigation and Escape The Metropolitan Police said a seven-year international probe led to her guilty plea.From 2014 to 2017, Qian executed a large-scale fraud, converting victims’ money into Bitcoin.She fled China with fake documents and entered the UK to hide her illegal gains by buying property in 2018.Police recovered 61,000…
Researchers tested VER-01, an experimental cannabis extract, on adults suffering persistent lower back pain. Patients reported meaningful reductions in pain over several months. Unlike smoking cannabis, the extract delivers precise doses, minimizing psychoactive effects and avoiding respiratory risks. Scientists designed VER-01 to reduce pain while limiting addiction or serious side effects. Chronic lower back pain affects over 619 million people worldwide and remains the leading cause of disability. Current treatments, such as opioids, carry high addiction potential, while NSAIDs risk heart and gastrointestinal problems. Many patients struggle to find effective, safe solutions. Clinical Trial Demonstrates Measurable Relief The study enrolled…
Germany ends decades of reliance on the United States, says US expert Josef Braml. Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared the Bundeswehr will become Europe’s strongest conventional army. The government must solve personnel shortages and rapidly modernize equipment to meet this goal. Politico reports Germany plans €83 billion in armaments, mostly sourced from European manufacturers. Officials aim to complete 154 major procurements between September 2025 and December 2026, limiting US purchases to eight percent. Europe imported three times more US arms between 2020 and 2024 than in the previous five years. Germany increased imports by 334 percent, with around 70 percent sourced…
Tens of thousands of protesters filled Berlin’s streets Saturday to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Demonstrators chanted “free, free Palestine” and demanded an immediate end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Police deployed 1,800 officers to manage roughly 50,000 participants marching from Alexanderplatz to the Victory Column. Protesters called on Germany to halt arms exports to Israel and urged the European Union to impose sanctions. Around 50 organizations, including Amnesty International and Die Linke, organized the rally, though some protests required police intervention. Counter-Protests and Minor Clashes About 100 people held a pro-Israel rally opposing antisemitism, according to German…
Interpol coordinated a major operation across 14 African countries, arresting 260 suspects linked to online romance and extortion scams.The suspects built fake romantic connections to trick victims into sending money or sharing explicit images for blackmail.Investigators identified over 1,400 victims who collectively lost nearly $2.8 million (€2.4 million) to these schemes. National Forces Crack Down on Scammers Ghanaian authorities arrested 68 suspects who used fake identities to collect fraudulent shipping fees and secretly record victims.Senegal police detained 22 individuals who posed as celebrities to scam over 100 people out of roughly $34,000 (€29,135).Côte d’Ivoire police captured 24 suspects who created…
Rescue teams found five decomposed migrant bodies 550 kilometers south of Tobruk in the Great Sand Sea.Authorities transported the remains to Tobruk, calling the incident part of the deadly “death journey.”Abreen, a local aid group, identified the victims as likely Sudanese and shared images from the recovery. Migrants Face Deadly Journeys Libya borders six countries and stretches along the Mediterranean, serving as a major migrant route to Europe.Migrants flee war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, traveling through deserts and crossing seas.In December, 61 migrants, including women and children, drowned off Zuwara.In May, seven Sudanese migrants died after…
A drone fired from Yemen struck Eilat Wednesday, wounding at least 22 people, local medics reported.The Israeli military confirmed air defences failed to intercept the drone before it hit the Red Sea city.Magen David Adom said two victims suffered serious injuries, while others received minor wounds. Authorities Secure Area and Warn Public Police deployed bomb disposal teams to investigate the drone and its debris.Officials urged residents to avoid the crash site and not touch any remnants containing explosives.The IDF instructed the public to follow Home Front Command safety guidelines shared on Telegram. Regional Tensions Intensify Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched drones…
Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly, warning Europe that migration and climate measures destroy heritage.He called immigration and energy policies a “double-tailed monster” devastating European nations.Trump told leaders, “If you don’t stop strangers, your countries will collapse.”He said Europe prioritizes political correctness over national survival.Trump urged leaders to “end the failed experiment of open borders immediately.”He accused the UN of enabling irregular migration and sending millions of migrants to the United States.Trump said the UN should “stop invasions, not create or fund them.” Trump Highlights Peace Achievements Trump claimed he ended seven wars in the first seven months of…