Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

A new study suggests the human lifespan may cap at 115.7 years for women and 114.1 for men. Despite rising average life expectancies, scientists identify a biological ceiling for maximum age. Despite advances in medicine and lifestyle that allow people to live longer than ever, scientists now believe there’s a hard ceiling to human lifespan. According to groundbreaking research from the Netherlands, statisticians at Tilburg and Rotterdam’s Erasmus University have analyzed data from 75,000 people who died over the last 30 years, concluding that while humans are living longer on average, the maximum lifespan has likely hit a plateau. The…

“Crimea is Gone,” says Former Trump Adviser Bryan Lanza, hinting at a possible shift in U.S. policy on Ukraine. The incoming administration may prioritize peace negotiations over Ukraine’s territorial goals . A former adviser to President-elect Donald Trump has revealed insights into the incoming administration’s intended approach to the conflict in Ukraine. According to Bryan Lanza, a senior campaign adviser for Trump’s 2024 presidential run, the new administration will prioritize achieving peace over the reclamation of Ukrainian territories currently occupied by Russia, including Crimea. In an interview with the BBC, Lanza emphasized that the administration would seek a “realistic vision…

In an ambitious move to foster inclusivity, the Church of England has undertaken a sweeping initiative aimed at diversifying traditional images of Jesus and other biblical figures, urging dioceses across the country to reflect a more racially inclusive vision of God and the divine. With the emphatic assertion that “God is not a white man,” clergy are re-evaluating religious imagery and messaging to address what leaders have described as long-standing racial inequities within the church. This initiative follows a series of reports and recommendations from the Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice, which has called out “structural and institutional racism” across…

Donald Trump’s newly proposed peace plan for Ukraine, as published by The Telegraph, outlines a strategy for halting the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The plan reportedly involves an 800-mile buffer zone between Russian and Ukrainian forces, to be enforced by European and British troops. The goal is to “freeze” the current front lines, effectively pausing the conflict and allowing Ukraine to build up its defenses with U.S. support. The proposal suggests that Ukraine should agree to a 20-year delay on its aspirations to join NATO in exchange for substantial military assistance from the U.S. to deter any future…

Washington D.C.—In a Rose Garden address on Thursday, President Joe Biden urged Americans to “bring down the temperature” and assured the nation of a peaceful transition of power following Republican Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election. Addressing the nation amidst a deeply divided political climate, Biden called on Americans to see each other as “fellow Americans” rather than adversaries, regardless of political leanings. “You can’t love your country only when you win. You can’t love your neighbor only when you agree,” Biden remarked, imploring Americans to lower hostilities and foster unity after one of the nation’s most contentious…

Despite past criticisms of Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that David Lammy will remain in his post as Foreign Secretary, even as Trump returns to the White House. Lammy, known for his outspoken remarks on Trump, previously referred to the former president as a “woman-hating, neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath” during his tenure as a backbencher in 2018. He also labeled Trump a “profound threat to the international order,” a statement that has since drawn scrutiny as Lammy prepares to lead UK foreign relations under a Trump presidency. There had been speculation that Lammy, a frequent Trump critic, might…

Jessica Thorpe, an NHS nurse, has won an employment tribunal after enduring a two-year suspension due to a false claim by a patient. The patient, housed in Ward Z—a secure unit for men with mental health disorders linked to the criminal justice system—alleged that Ms. Thorpe was in an “inappropriate relationship” with him and claimed she was pregnant with his child. Despite no conclusive evidence to support these allegations, Ms. Thorpe was kept from work for 29 months. Ms. Thorpe, who worked for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, was suspended in April 2020. A disciplinary hearing was…

Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 presidential race to Donald Trump on Wednesday evening, addressing a crowd of supporters at her alma mater, Howard University, in Washington, DC. “My heart is full today,” she began, expressing gratitude, love for the country, and a deep resolve despite the unexpected outcome. In her heartfelt remarks, Harris admitted that the election outcome was not what her campaign had hoped for. “The light of America’s promise will always burn bright,” she affirmed, calling on her supporters to stay resilient and committed to their causes. Harris noted that she had spoken with Trump…

In a high-profile address in Palm Beach, Florida, Donald Trump declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, claiming a sweeping mandate after securing crucial swing states. With wins projected in North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania—and an apparent landslide in Wisconsin and Michigan—Trump took to the stage to celebrate what he called “the greatest political movement of all time.” “This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again,” Trump announced to a cheering crowd. Flanked by his family, running mate JD Vance, and UFC President Dana White, Trump pledged to use his…

Elon Musk announced an early victory for Donald Trump in the closely contested U.S. presidential election, despite six of the seven critical swing states still being uncalled. Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, took to his platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday evening, stating, “Game, set, and match.” He added, “America is a nation of builders. Soon, you will be free to build,” suggesting that a Trump win could usher in a deregulation wave.  Musk has been a notable backer of Trump and the Republican Party in this election cycle, reportedly contributing over $130 million to their campaigns—a…