Monday, November 25
Prince William and Kate Middleton felt disgusted as Prince Harry was set to receive an $8.5 million inheritance upon turning 40. The windfall from a trust fund established by Queen Elizabeth II intensified tensions within the royal family, particularly given Harry's recent withdrawal from royal duties and public criticism of the family.
Northern Pennsylvania and Southern New York experienced flash floods due to Tropical Storm Debby, which initially hit Florida’s Gulf Coast as a category 1 hurricane. Officials ordered evacuations in parts of Pennsylvania, but some were lifted by evening. The storm caused disruptions, including flight delays, but New York City saw diminished rainfall impact compared to other regions.
US intelligence aided in thwarting a planned attack by Islamic State sympathizers at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. Three individuals were arrested and charged with planning a suicide attack. This successful intervention emphasised the importance of international cooperation in combating terrorism and safeguarding public events, as confirmed by the White House.
Prince Harry expected his father, King Charles, to make amends and forgive him, but tensions have instead heightened. Since Harry's departure from royal duties and his revealing memoir, Charles is reportedly furious and refuses to take his son's calls. The King is also concerned about potential future revelations from Meghan Markle.
Scientists proposed to introduce engineered nanoparticles into Mars' atmosphere to raise its temperature by 50 degrees Fahrenheit over ten years. These particles would enhance the natural greenhouse effect. The researchers believe warming Mars' atmosphere is a crucial step despite the planet's harsh conditions. They also stress the importance of studying potential unintended consequences, including the possibility of past or present life on Mars.
The New York Times Saturday published a report confirming that Donald Trump was indeed on a rocky helicopter ride as he earlier claimed. But it was not with Willie Brown, the former San Francisco mayor, Kamala Harris' ex-boyfriend as Trump claimed in his press conference Thursday. On Friday, NYT said the 'jaw-dropping story' that Trump told about nearly dying in a helicopter ride actually never happened.
