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.
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…
European lawmakers, Nobel laureates, former heads of state, and AI experts urged binding international rules to curb dangerous AI.They launched the campaign Monday at the UN’s 80th General Assembly in New York.The initiative calls on governments to set “red lines” by 2026 banning AI uses deemed too harmful.Signatories include Mary Robinson, Enrico Letta, MEPs Brando Benifei and Sergey Lagodinsky, ten Nobel winners, and tech leaders from OpenAI and Google.They warned that without global standards, AI could trigger pandemics, disinformation, human rights abuses, and loss of human control.Over 200 prominent figures and 70 organisations from politics, science, human rights, and industry…
President Trump publicly demanded Attorney General Pam Bondi prosecute officials he considers enemies.He cited former FBI Director James Comey, Senator Adam Schiff, and New York AG Letitia James.Trump said repeated indictments against him were “over nothing” and insisted, “Justice must be served, now!” Explicit Orders Break Longstanding Norms Trump’s direct commands to Bondi defy Justice Department protocols established after Watergate.He emphasized speed, saying, “They have to act. They have to act fast.”His instructions followed the removal of U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who failed to charge James and Comey. Controversial Appointments Follow Firings Trump praised Bondi but demanded a “tough prosecutor”…