Russian law paves way to recognise Taliban and potentially Syria's new leadership December 17, 2024 at 01:41AM

Russia's parliament recently enacted a law enabling the suspension of bans on designated terrorist groups. This move paves the way for potential normalization of relations with the Afghan Taliban, considered an ally by President Putin in counterterrorism efforts.

Explosion kills head of Russia's nuclear defence forces, his assistant in Moscow December 16, 2024 at 11:30PM

In Moscow, an explosive device attached to a scooter detonated near an apartment building, killing Lt. General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's NBC Defence Forces, and his assistant. Russian investigators are actively pursuing the case. Kirillov was previously charged by Ukraine with using chemical weapons during the ongoing conflict.

'Financial version of Captain America’s serum': What are the top drugs fuelling Wall Street bankers? December 16, 2024 at 01:44AM

In The Wolf of Wall Street, drugs fueled excess and chaos; today, Wall Street’s drugs drive hyper-productivity. Adderall, the go-to stimulant, powers young bankers through 90-hour weeks, while Vyvanse offers smoother, longer-lasting focus. Zyn nicotine pouches buzz through bullpens, and Monsterbombs—a mix of Monster Energy and 5-Hour Energy—deliver heart-racing caffeine hits. When prescriptions fail, desperate bankers turn to the risky underground market, risking counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. These substances help junior bankers survive relentless workloads, but at a steep cost: burnout, dependency, and lost humanity. The grind continues, but the drugs have evolved—along with the toll.

'Extremely intoxicated' 16-year-old boy allegedly shoots family in Mexico December 16, 2024 at 12:06AM

A New Mexico teenager, Diego Leyva, allegedly shot and killed his parents and two siblings before calling 911 to confess. Intoxicated at the time, Leyva surrendered to police at the family home. The incident, the 29th mass murder in the US this year, has shocked the Belén community and reignited the gun control debate.