According to new data from the climate think tank Ember, clean energy sources accounted for over 40% of the world’s electricity generation in 2024 — marking the highest proportion since the 1940s, the BBC reported. However, despite the surge in renewables, global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions also reached an all-time high of 14.6 billion tonnes. The rise in emissions was primarily driven by a significant increase in global electricity demand, which grew by 4% in the past year. Hot weather conditions, particularly during heat waves, played a substantial role in this higher energy consumption. “Solar power has become the engine…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that a majority of Americans anticipate prices for everyday goods will rise following Donald Trump’s recently proposed sweeping tariff increases. The president’s announcement of the largest U.S. tariff hikes in decades has sparked concern among both consumers and economists. The online poll, conducted over three days and concluding on Sunday, found that 73% of respondents expect prices to climb within the next six months. Only 4% predicted a decrease in prices, while the remaining participants either foresaw no change or did not provide an answer. Trump’s tariff plan, which targets imports from nearly all countries…
During her recent performance on April 5th at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, country music star Kelsea Ballerini took a special moment to acknowledge a fan who is expecting a baby. Midway through her show, a fan named Maddy handed her phone to Ballerini. The singer then recorded a TikTok video, addressing the camera to announce, “Hello, my name is Kelsea Ballerini, and I’m here to tell you that Maddy’s pregnant!” “She’s due in November!” Ballerini excitedly added, as the concert audience erupted in cheers and applause. Maddy captioned her video with joyful disbelief, “When @Kelsea Ballerini announces your…
The acclaimed series The White Lotus boasts a talented ensemble cast, with its actors and actresses delivering captivating performances. However, one of them, Aimee Lou Wood, who portrayed the fan-favorite character Chelsea, claimed that HBO, the network behind the show, was initially reluctant to cast her. During an interview with GQ magazine, the Sex Education star stated that Mike White, the creator of the show, had to advocate for her inclusion in the cast, engaging in a “fight” with the network. Aimee Lou Wood “It was honestly from the nicest place, but my little head goes: ‘HBO didn’t want me,”…
Elizabeth Anne (E.A.) Hanks, daughter of Tom Hanks, recently shared her thoughts on her relationship with her stepmother, Rita Wilson. E.A.’s life took a significant turn at the age of 12 following her parents’ divorce, after which her father was granted primary custody of her and her brother Colin. Tom subsequently moved with his children from Sacramento to Los Angeles, accompanied by his second wife, Rita. “Rita’s not really a stepmother, she’s my other mother,” E.A. told People in a recent interview on Tuesday, offering insights from her new memoir, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road.…
Adam Mondschein, a co-actor of Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively on the set of ‘It Ends With Us,’ has offered his account, seemingly contradicting Lively’s claims. Speaking in support of Baldoni to Page Six, Mondschein stated: “My experience working with her is very different than the one she described in her lawsuit. Indeed, I was surprised to read her description of the scene.” This development follows objections raised by Lively’s legal team regarding the on-set environment of the movie. Specifically addressing a scene depicting Lively in a labor room, her attorneys argued that the shot was “chaotic, crowded, and utterly…
In a recent conversation on the Goop podcast, the Iron Man actress shared that it took her several years to cultivate a bond with Brad Falchuk’s children, his daughter Isabella, 20, and son Brody, 18, whom he shares with film producer Suzanne Bukinik. While discussing the complexities of stepparenting, the Oscar-winning actress admitted that it is far from easy. “Stepparenting is a pretty tricky arena. It demands a significant amount of accountability, vulnerability, understanding your own triggers – and it seems nothing quite provokes someone, particularly women, like stepmothers,” she observed. Paltrow, who has two children, Apple, 20, and Moses,…
Despite sharing the loss of Graham Craker, who served as a protection officer for both princes during their teenage years, the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry is unlikely to be resolved, according to an expert. The brothers are united in their sorrow over Craker’s passing. However, their shared grief is not enough to overcome deeply ingrained issues, states royal expert Ingrid Seward. Speaking to the Mirror, she explained: “He played a significant role, not as a father figure, but as an older friend whom they could always count on to entertain them.” “Tall and slim, ‘Crackers,’ as he…
The Kardashian-Jenner family is progressively making their entrances into the film industry; the latest to do so is one of the youngest members. According to the official press announcement, Kim Kardashian’s youngest child will make their very first voice acting appearance in the upcoming animated movie Angry Birds 3. The film’s official Instagram account revealed the news on Tuesday, April 8th, by posting a poster for the upcoming movie that included the cast’s names. As per the post shared on the official Angry Birds Instagram page, actors Rachel Bloom, Jason Sudeikis, Danny McBride, and Josh Gad will be returning to…
According to a recent report from People, an insider revealed that the 34-year-old actress is maintaining a positive outlook while adjusting to life with the newest addition to her family of three, as Lawrence welcomed her second child with her husband, Cooke Maroney. The couple also has a three-year-old son named Cy. “Jen’s doing well. Being back in that newborn phase with a toddler as well can feel overwhelming, but Jen has such a wonderful attitude. She was meant to be a mom,” the source shared with the publication. “She’s calm and just goes with the flow. Cooke’s a great…
