‘Puppy mountain’ along Chinese river draws in tourists
A mountain resembling the head of a puppy has become a tourist destination along an ancient Chinese river.
Couple ‘forced’ to sit next to dead woman on long-haul flight
A couple have said they were forced to sit next to a dead body for four hours on a Qatar Airways flight.
White House responds to speculation over large bruise on Trump’s hand
A large bruise that appeared on Donald Trump’s hand is down to him shaking a lot of hands, the White House has said.
Netanyahu on a sunbed and golden statues – Trump shares bizarre AI video of vision for Gaza
Donald Trump has shared a bizarre AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform showcasing what appears to be a vision of Gaza under his proposed plan.
Female prankster sends runners on 2.5km detour
Runners at a 10k trail race in Glasgow were sent in the wrong direction by a prankster pretending to be a marshal and who buried arrow signs marking the course.
Mysterious QR code stickers appear on more than 1,000 graves
More than 1,000 stickers were put on gravestones and wooden crosses at three cemeteries in the southern German city of Munich.
AI’s Dark Architects: Palantir, USAID and the Alt-Right Pipeline
Peter Thiel’s influence over US foreign policy runs deep, from funding Israel’s wars to backing Vice President J.D. Vance. Alan MacLeod and Robert Inlakesh join MintCast to reveal how war profiteers shape Washington’s agenda. The…
Chainsaw Diplomacy: Javier Milei’s Argentina Destruction Is Nightmarish Model for Musk, DOGE
Argentina’s economic collapse under Javier Milei is becoming a blueprint for Musk’s government-slashing campaign. As the billionaire takes his chainsaw to Washington’s bureaucracy, Argentinians warn Americans: they’ve seen this disaster before. The post Chainsaw Diplomacy:…
Canada Urges Its Travelers to Stay Home as Trade War With U.S. Continues
Last year, Canadians visiting the United States were responsible for $20.5 billion in spending. Some are now changing their travel plans as the neighboring nations battle over trade.
Travel Rewards Programs Now: Too Many Points, Not Enough Seats
As rewards programs proliferate and shift to spending rather than miles flown, it has become harder to earn awards. We explain why, and help you plan a strategy to maximize your rewards.