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Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female and African IOC President at 41, Defeating Coe and Samaranch

In a landmark election, Zimbabwean Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry has shattered glass ceilings by becoming the first woman and first African to lead the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in its 130-year history.

Karmactive Staff

March 21, 2025

News·World

Finland Leads Global Happiness; US Hits Record Low

Finland has maintained its position as the world’s happiest country for the eighth year in a row, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report released March 20. With an average score of

Karmactive Staff

March 21, 2025

A person standing at a podium, speaking into a microphone, and holding up two MetroCards. Photo Source - MTA

News·Public Transportation·USA

MTA to End MetroCard Sales by December 2025, Transitioning Fully to OMNY

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has officially set December 31, 2025, as the final day for MetroCard sales, marking the end of a three-decade run for the iconic blue-and-yellow fare cards. This

Karmactive Staff

March 20, 2025

Crew9 NASA Astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are seen inside their @SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after splashing down off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida

Health·Space

Suni Williams and NASA Astronauts Return After 9-Month Space Stay: The Physical Toll of Extended Spaceflight

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, safely landed off Tallahassee, Florida on March 18, 2025. Their return completed NASA’s ninth commercial crew rotation mission to

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Tejal Somvanshi

March 20, 2025

Chicken Pesto Parm Sausage. Photo Source; British Columbia (recalls-rappels.canada)

Canada·News

Legends Haul Chicken Sausage Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Legends Haul brand Chicken Pesto Parm Sausage after tests revealed the presence of wheat that wasn’t declared on the product label.

Karmactive Staff

March 19, 2025

A box of Lean Cuisine Protein Kick Butternut Squash Ravioli. Photo Source - Nestle

News·USA

Nestlé Recalls Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s Meals for ‘Wood-Like’ Contamination

Nestlé USA has initiated a voluntary recall of select Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals after discovering potential contamination with “wood-like material.” The company announced the recall on March 17, 2025, following

Karmactive Staff

March 19, 2025

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News·USA

Harvard’s New Financial Aid Covers Families Under $200K Income

Harvard University announced a major expansion of its financial aid program that will make college free for many more students, especially those from middle-income families. Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, Harvard

Karmactive Staff

March 18, 2025

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News·Travel·USA

Trump’s Travel Ban Expands to 43 Nations, Afghan Allies Stranded

The Trump administration is considering a sweeping new travel ban targeting citizens from 43 countries, according to internal documents and officials familiar with the matter. This proposal would significantly expand restrictions beyond

Karmactive Staff

March 16, 2025

Representative Image. Photo Source:Spokes Spotted In Saturn's Rings(CC BY 4.0)

Astronomy·Discovery·News

Saturn’s Moon Count Reaches 274 After 128 New Discoveries

Saturn has officially secured its title as the “moon king” of our solar system with the discovery of 128 new moons, bringing its total to an impressive 274. This finding, confirmed by

Karmactive Staff

March 16, 2025

Latest·News·USA

Trader Joe’s Recalls 61,500 Bottles of Sparkling Water

Trader Joe’s has issued a recall for approximately 61,500 bottles of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water due to a potential laceration hazard. The glass bottles may crack or break, posing safety risks

Karmactive Staff

March 15, 2025