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The Burnt Peanut has quickly become one of the most fascinating success stories on Twitch in 2025. In November alone, he grew an astonishing 80%, adding nearly 387,000 followers in just a few weeks. His blend of high-energy FPS gameplay, a bizarrely expressive 3D peanut model, and a uniquely grounded streaming style has turned him…

were injured late on Wednesday after a shooting near the White House in Washington DC. Police said the incident happened just a few blocks from the building, close to the intersection of 17th Street Northwest and I Street Northwest, an area that includes the Eisenhower Executive Office Building where many White House staff work. The…

MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s most influential philanthropists, has come full circle after once relying on a friend’s financial help to stay in college. As a Princeton undergraduate, Scott faced dropping out when she could not afford $1,000 in fees, until her roommate Jeannie Tarkenton secured the money for her. Decades later, Scott, now…

A row erupted after the US Department of the Interior announced sweeping changes to national park access, including higher fees for nonresidents and expanded digital passes. Starting January 1, 2026, US residents will pay $80 for an Annual Pass, while nonresidents will be charged $250. Nonresidents without a pass will also face a $100 per…

Republican frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy has intensified the political spotlight on education in Ohio, accusing Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former state health director Dr Amy Acton of worsening inequality by supporting statewide school closures during the COVID-19 lockdown. In a widely shared campaign video, Ramaswamy argued that Democrats have ‘no solution to fix education’ and claimed…

Brigadier General Denis N’Canha (C), head of the military office of the presidency gives a press conference at the General Staff of the Armed Forces on November 26, 2025. (Patrick Meinhardt, AFP) Military officers in Guinea-Bissau announced on Wednesday they are taking “total control” of the country while suspending its electoral process and closing its…

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is feeling cornered amid all the hate from her own conservative base as she fights her way out, even though she is quitting Congress in a few weeks.Greene has hit back at calls for her to serve out her full term in office. She vented out at right-wing commentator Mike Cernovich…

The United States has announced a sweeping overhaul of national park entry fees that will see foreign visitors paying dramatically more to access some of the country’s most iconic landscapes. Under the new rules, international travellers will face higher charges for the digital America the Beautiful pass as well as additional surcharges at the most…

Oman Odyssey book/Image: ONA In celebration of Oman’s National Day, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, unveiled the highly anticipated book Oman Odyssey. Published by the acclaimed Assouline as part of their travel series, the book offers an immersive journey through Oman’s rich history, vibrant…

Dubai’s new law assigns police full control of lost property and penalties reaching AED 200,000/Image: X Dubai has introduced a comprehensive new law regulating lost and abandoned property, centralizing authority with Dubai Police and clarifying procedures for reporting, storing, and reclaiming items. The legislation, Law No. (17) of 2025, replaces the previous Law No. (5)…