A Brief History of Pad Thai Pad thai, the iconic stir-fried rice noodle dish, has become a beloved staple of Thai cuisine. It is widely available in Thai restaurants worldwide and is often regarded as Thailand's national dish. However, contrary to popular belief, pad thai is not an ancient recipe with a centuries-old history. Rather, it is a relatively new addition to Thai cuisine that … [Read more...]

Introduction Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, is currently engaged in a conflict with a group of Swedish workers. This conflict has led to a wave of strikes across the nation, starting with a walkout announced by the trade union IF Metall in late October. Since then, other unions, including labor groups in neighboring countries like Denmark, Norway, and Finland, have joined in solidarity. … [Read more...]

Introduction Jeremy Grantham, the veteran investor and co-founder of GMO, recently discussed various topics in a podcast episode titled "The Great Simplification." Grantham raised concerns about a potential "superbubble" in financial markets and warned that its bursting could lead to a severe recession. In addition to this, he touched on subjects such as housing affordability, … [Read more...]

Apple's Stock Reaches Record High Apple's stock price surged nearly 2% on Wednesday, reaching an all-time high. This rise can be attributed to the combination of slowing inflation and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, which have fueled a rally in Big Tech stocks. With this increase, Apple's stock is now up 52% year-to-date, resulting in a market capitalization of $3.08 … [Read more...]

Introduction The former CEO and co-founder of a San Francisco-based tech company is facing serious allegations in a recently filed lawsuit. The lawsuit claims that Christian Lanng, the ex-Tradeshift CEO, forced his executive assistant to sign a "slave contract" and subjected her to years of sexual abuse, torture, and assault. The Allegations The lawsuit, filed by an individual … [Read more...]

A Tesla Cybertruck Gets Stuck A new video has surfaced showing a Tesla Cybertruck getting stuck on an off-road trail. The footage depicts the electric-pickup truck spinning its wheels in a snow-covered field. However, a Ford pickup comes to the rescue and begins to tow the Cybertruck out of the field. The incident occurred on Corral Hollow Trail, a popular off-roading site in Bear Valley, … [Read more...]

Introduction Grocery shopping has become a challenge for many families due to the impact of inflation. Rising prices have forced consumers to find new ways to save money while still providing for their families. In this article, we will explore various apps that can help you fight inflation and reduce your grocery bill. The Impact of Inflation on Grocery Shopping Despite a decrease in overall … [Read more...]

Opposition to APEC From Nov. 11-17, leaders from 20 nations across the Pacific Rim gathered in San Francisco for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. An activist coalition known as No to APEC greeted the visiting world leaders with a countersummit decrying APEC as a forum to advance the interests of transnational corporations at the expense of workers and the … [Read more...]

Introduction Russia is facing severe troop shortages in Ukraine and has resorted to sending injured and disabled soldiers back to the front lines to fight. This move comes after the Kremlin changed its rules, allowing troops with serious injuries to be redeployed. New Rules Allow Redeployment of Injured Soldiers The Russian Ministry of Defense recently modified its rules, enabling soldiers with … [Read more...]