Los Angeles — The “Star Wars” universe is vast and filled with mystical resurrections and tragic demises. A character that encapsulates this cycle of death and rebirth vividly is Watto, the Toydarian junk dealer from Tatooine. Fans of the franchise may have observed Watto’s multiple demises throughout various media platforms, yet he always seems to … Read more
Jerusalem — After 467 days of intense conflict in Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023, following an assault orchestrated by Hamas on southern Israel, the region finds itself swallowed by an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The relentless bombardment initiated by Israel in response has wreaked havoc, reaping a staggering toll of death, displacement, and widespread … Read more
Visakhapatnam, India — Tensions rise as India grapples with increasing threats to its democratic foundations, highlighted by a recent violent assault on the offices of the Deccan Chronicle in Visakhapatnam. This attack, perpetrated by supporters of the ruling Telugu Desam Party, has reignited concerns over press freedom and the state of democratic health in the … Read more
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Last December, tragedy struck Yousseff Salem’s large family network in Gaza, wiping out generations of his relatives in an event marking a grim uptick in the intensity and scale of the bombings. In the span of a few months, aerial strikes claimed the lives of 270 of Salem’s family members, converting once … Read more
In the recent conflict that ravaged Gaza, Yousseport Salem, a resident now living in Istanbul, finds himself cataloguing an immense personal loss that mirrors the broader tragedy befalling the region. Over several months of turmoil, he has meticulously filled a spreadsheet with names and details of nearly 300 relatives killed in airstrikes, trying to inscribe … Read more
Authorities in Bozeman, Montana are investigating a series of mysterious child deaths, with new evidence showing that seizures may have played a role in some cases. Videos from cribs have revealed possible clues to the cause of these tragic incidents, shedding light on a previously unknown factor in child mortality. The videos, which were analyzed … Read more