Author: Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers is a freelance journalist based in Chicago, USA, with over 10 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Florida. Over the years, he has contributed to leading outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and Reuters. Recognized for his sharp reporting and thoughtful analysis, Andrew delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers updated on key national and global developments.
Britain is one of the least “nature-connected” countries in the world, ranking 55th out of 61 nations in the first global study examining how people relate to the natural world. The research, which surveyed 57,000 people across 61 countries, found Nepal to be the most nature-connected nation, followed by Iran, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Nigeria. In contrast, countries such as Spain, Japan, Germany, and Canada joined Britain near the bottom of the list. The study, published in Ambio, found that societies with higher levels of spirituality or religious faith tended to feel a stronger bond with nature, while those focused…
Enzo Maresca tore into striker Liam Delap after Chelsea survived a second-half scare to beat Wolves 4-3 and reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Chelsea were cruising 3-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, and Estêvão, but things unraveled after Delap — returning from injury — was sent off for two needless bookings in seven minutes. Wolves roared back through Tolu Arokodare and a late brace from David Møller Wolfe, but Jamie Gittens’ strike ensured Chelsea advanced to face Cardiff. “It’s embarrassing,” Maresca said. “Two yellows in seven minutes — it’s stupid. After the first, I told…
A tiny spider thought to be extinct in the UK has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight, thrilling conservationists. The Aulonia albimana, now nicknamed the “white-knuckled wolf spider” for its pale leg joints, was found at the National Trust’s Newtown nature reserve, a remote site accessible only by boat. Entomologists Mark Telfer and Graeme Lyons made the discovery just minutes before their pickup, spotting two spiders more than a mile from the species’ last known location, which was recorded in 1985. The find came after years of habitat restoration, where Hebridean sheep were used to graze the overgrown grassland…
Los Angeles FC star Son Heung-min has become the second-highest earner in Major League Soccer, with an annual salary of $10.4 million and total compensation of $11.2 million, trailing only Lionel Messi. Son joined LAFC in August after more than a decade at Tottenham Hotspur and scored nine goals in 10 MLS matches. Messi, who plays for Inter Miami, leads the league with a $12 million salary and $20.4 million total compensation, not including separate marketing or bonus deals. Messi’s new Miami contract runs through 2028. His teammate Rodrigo De Paul earns $1.5 million in salary and $3.6 million in…
New climate plans from over 60 countries would cut global emissions by only 10% by 2035, far below what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5C, according to a UN report. UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged countries to act faster, saying progress was “far too slow.” Major emitters China and the EU have yet to submit final plans, while the US target under Joe Biden is uncertain after Donald Trump’s pledge to exit the Paris deal again. The findings come ahead of Cop30 in Brazil next month, where leaders will face pressure to boost ambition and funding for developing nations.…
Juventus have dismissed head coach Igor Tudor following an eight-match winless run in all competitions, the club announced on Monday. “Juventus FC announces that it has today relieved Igor Tudor of his duties as coach of the men’s first team, along with his staff,” read a club statement issued a day after their 1-0 loss to Lazio. Reserve team manager Massimo Brambilla will take temporary charge. Tudor, who replaced Thiago Motta in March, was Juventus’s first foreign coach since Didier Deschamps in 2006-07. A former Juve defender, he helped the team finish fourth last season and secure Champions League qualification,…
The United States has stepped up efforts to combat global drug trafficking, conducting multiple operations targeting vessels suspected of carrying illegal substances. These actions demonstrate a firm commitment to international cooperation and the ongoing fight against the illicit drug trade. U.S. officials emphasized that the operations are part of a broader strategy to disrupt drug supply chains and prevent dangerous substances from reaching domestic and international markets. By coordinating with international partners, the U.S. aims to address the issue at its source and reduce the global impact of narcotics. The recent strikes focused on vessels operating in key maritime routes…
The US and China have reached a final deal on the sale of TikTok’s US operations, treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced Sunday. He said the agreement was completed in Madrid and will be formally approved when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet later this week in South Korea. Bessent called the TikTok deal part of a broader US–China trade framework, with further talks expected on agriculture, trade balances, and the fentanyl crisis. The $14 billion agreement will reportedly give US and international investors about 65% ownership of TikTok’s American business, while ByteDance and other Chinese investors will retain under 20%.…
The Co-op has instructed staff to give greater prominence to vape products in stores as part of an effort to recover sales lost after a devastating cyber-attack earlier this year, according to an internal document seen by The Guardian. The plan — detailed in a document titled Powering Up: Focus Sprint: Cigs, Tobacco and Vape — outlines a strategy to recover roughly £1m in weekly lost sales and 100,000 missing customer transactions since the April attack disrupted supply chains and left shelves empty. The retailer has introduced new vape displays, additional in-store advertising, and an expanded range of vape and…
Experts are calling for cigarette-style cancer warnings on bacon and ham packaging, warning that chemicals used to cure these meats can cause bowel cancer. The demand comes 10 years after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meat as carcinogenic to humans, placing it in the same category as tobacco and asbestos. Scientists say successive UK governments have done “virtually nothing” since then to protect consumers from the risks posed by nitrites, which are used to preserve processed meats and give them their pink colour. According to the Coalition Against Nitrites, inaction over the past decade has led to about…
