Israel’s population surpassed the 10 million mark in 2024, according to the nation’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). As of December 31, 2024, the population reached approximately 10.027 million, marking a significant milestone for the country.
Nigel Farage delivered a hopeful New Year message from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, highlighting Britain's challenges and opportunities for renewal. Speaking as a leader of Reform UK, Farage emphasized that the UK faces societal, economic, and cultural decline due to decades of poor leadership from both major parties. However, he expressed optimism about the political momentum gained by his party and called for a collective effort to rebuild the nation.
In his New Year's address, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted China's resilience and confidence while acknowledging the challenges posed by global uncertainties. Xi's speech, delivered ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, emphasized the strength of China's economy, noting its ability to overcome obstacles despite external pressures and the ongoing need for economic transformation.
Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are "distorting" the power grid, according to a Bloomberg report. The outlet's analysis found that "more than three-quarters of highly-distorted power readings across the country are within 50 miles of significant data center activity."
Michigan's population has seen an uptick over the past year, primarily driven by international migration, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The new 2024 vintage numbers suggest that the state will maintain all 13 of its current Electoral College votes in the 2030 reapportionment, despite previous concerns about potential losses.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Monday that the country has received $1.1 billion in financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Apple is approaching a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, driven by renewed investor confidence in its artificial intelligence advancements and expectations of a new wave of iPhone upgrades.
CNN ended 2024 with the lowest audience numbers in its history, marking a striking decline even during an election year, when viewership typically surges for news outlets.
Mass immigration under President Joe Biden is fueling nearly all of the population growth in the United States, according to new data from the Census Bureau. The report highlights that without the surge in immigration, the nation’s population would likely stabilize.
