Pong Pong Tree in ‘The White Lotus’ Has Killed Hundreds
A single pong pong seed can stop a heart in under 60 minutes—why this killer tree from Southeast Asia is now hiding in plain sight on HBO’s 'The White Lotus' Thailand resort
Rahul Somvanshi
77% of Indian Infants Lack WHO-Recommended Dietary Diversity.
Over 77% of Indian infants aged 6–23 months lack the recommended dietary diversity, risking growth and development. NFHS-5 data reveals regional disparities and rising 'zero-food' cases.
Tejal Somvanshi
Beehive Fences Stop 86% of Elephant Raids on Kenyan Farms
Kenya’s elephant raids dropped by 86% with buzzing fences that also earn honey money—see which surprising year broke the system and what could threaten this method across 97 sites.
Breakneck Ridge Station and Trails Close April 21 for Two Years
Breakneck Ridge Station shuts down April 21 with a two-year ban on trail access—see what’s staying open, what’s not, and which paths still lead to the Hudson Highlands this hiking season.
Bodega Cats Face Crackdown Despite 11,000 Signing Petition
Bodega cats are loved, but NYC laws may cost stores $350 per cat—11,000+ want change. Why is April 2025 key to their future? See what’s at stake and what’s coming next for
Govind Tekale
Amazon Kuiper Launch Scrubbed: Weather delays ULA Atlas V mission
Weather grounds Amazon's first Kuiper production launch via ULA Atlas V. See why this delay impacts a $10B plan, a looming FCC deadline needing 1,600+ satellites, the intense satellite internet race.
Kawasaki Reveals CORLEO: Hydrogen Robot With Legs
Kawasaki's hydrogen-powered CORLEO robot walks on four legs, skips wheels, and hints at a 2050 launch—but why is its speed, range, and load capacity still under wraps?
SpaceX Gets 60% of $13.7B Space Force Deal
SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin are splitting $13.7B to launch 54 key military payloads—guess who gets the biggest share and why the others may struggle to meet the deadlines by 2033.
Sunita Somvanshi
Nissan’s Q1 U.S. Sales Up 5.7% with Mixed Results Across Models
Nissan's Q1 2025 U.S. sales increased by 5.7%, driven by a 44% surge in passenger cars, while trucks and SUVs declined by 11%.
15M Illicit Cigarettes, 172K Vapes Seized in Queensland
Queensland's Flying Squad seizes 15M illicit cigarettes, 172K vapes, and 3.4T loose tobacco, exposing hidden stashes and organized crime links in a major crackdown on illegal tobacco trade.