Author: Tanjid Osman

Real Madrid will visit Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, November 9, looking to maintain their five-point lead over Barcelona after a commanding 4-0 win over Valencia. Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham starred in that victory, boosting the team’s confidence ahead of the next La Liga match. Xabi Alonso will face selection challenges, as captain Dani Carvajal is out until 2026. Franco Mastantuono (pubalgia) and Aurelien Tchouameni are also unavailable. A key decision will be whether Federico Valverde continues at right-back or if Trent Alexander-Arnold will start after returning in the 1-0 UEFA Champions League win against Liverpool. Thibaut Courtois remains the…

In Brazil, environmental activists staged a striking protest against global leaders’ inaction on climate change. Along the banks of the Belem River, activists presented satirical depictions of world leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting their failure to address the climate crisis. The demonstration came ahead of an international climate conference, aiming to draw attention to the urgent need for action. Activists say wealthy nations and powerful individuals, rather than ordinary citizens, are responsible for the world’s worsening environmental problems. Sitting along the riverbank, figures representing global political leaders were depicted in exaggerated, often comical forms. Trump and other…

Snapchat’s parent company, Snap, surpassed its third-quarter revenue estimates and announced a major partnership with AI startup Perplexity. The deal, valued at $400 million in cash and equity, will integrate Perplexity’s AI-powered search engine into the Snapchat app. Investors responded positively, sending Snap’s shares up 16 percent after the announcement. The agreement allows Perplexity to manage responses from its chatbot directly within Snapchat. Snap will not sell advertising against these AI-generated answers. The integration is designed to enhance user engagement by providing verifiable responses to questions without leaving the app. Analysts see the move as a strategic step to compete…

Nestled high in the mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur, California, offers an experience unlike any other. For travelers seeking silence and renewal, this monastery provides the perfect refuge from the fast pace of the modern world. Driving along Highway 1, the journey to Big Sur itself feels like a transition into another realm. To the right stretch dry golden hills and grazing cows; to the left, the vast blue expanse of the ocean. As the winding road climbs toward the hermitage, the air grows still, and the noise of the world fades away.…

Sandy Brondello has made history by being named the first head coach of the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA’s newest team and the first franchise outside the United States. The announcement came Tuesday, confirming earlier reports about her appointment. The 57-year-old Australian coach said she was drawn to the opportunity to build a team from the ground up in a new country. “I had a few options, but I was really intrigued about starting from the beginning and working with great people,” Brondello said after the official announcement. “This is Canada’s team, and that’s very exciting. I’m ready for every challenge.”…

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has taken full responsibility for the serious injury suffered by quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels, who had one of the most impressive rookie seasons in NFL history, dislocated his left elbow during Sunday’s 38-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury is severe enough to cast doubt on the remainder of his season. The injury was so serious that the television broadcast avoided replays, and several players turned away as medical staff treated Daniels on the field. Many critics argued that Daniels should not have played at all…

Ukraine’s military has introduced a computer game-style drone system that has gone “viral” among troops, rewarding points for successful strikes that can be exchanged for weapons and drones. The Army of Drones Bonus System is now being extended to artillery, reconnaissance, and logistics operations, according to Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. The program, launched over a year ago, allows drone teams to compete for points, which can be spent in an online store called Brave1, stocked with over 100 types of drones, autonomous vehicles, and other equipment. Teams with names like Achilles and Phoenix lead the leaderboard, encouraging…

Microsoft plans to expand its workforce again, CEO Satya Nadella said during a podcast interview on Friday. The company expects artificial intelligence tools to reshape how employees work, paving the way for growth with greater efficiency. Microsoft’s employee base remained flat at 228,000 during the 2025 fiscal year, which ended in June. Multiple rounds of layoffs reduced the workforce by over 6,000, with an additional 9,000 employees let go in July. Despite the reductions, Nadella said headcount growth is on the horizon—but with “a lot more leverage” thanks to AI. Over the next year, Microsoft employees will undergo a process…

The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their championship hopes alive Friday night, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 3–1 in Game 6 to force a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday. The Dodgers ended Toronto’s ninth-inning rally with a dramatic double play, silencing the Rogers Centre crowd eager for the city’s first World Series title in 32 years. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was outstanding once again for the Dodgers. The 27-year-old right-hander outdueled Kevin Gausman for the second time this week, allowing only one run on five hits over six innings while striking out six. Yamamoto improved to 4–1 in the postseason with a 1.56…

Emma Sears scored her first international hat-trick, guiding the United States women’s national team to a commanding 6-0 victory over New Zealand in a friendly match on Wednesday night in Kansas City, Missouri. Catarina Macario added two goals, while Rose Lavelle scored one. Michelle Cooper contributed with two key assists, helping the USWNT extend their perfect record against New Zealand to 20 wins, one draw, and one loss. The US team, now 10-3-0 in 2025, concluded a three-match series of friendlies after previously splitting two matches with Portugal. Claudia Dickey played a crucial role in goal, making two saves, while…