Hegseth pushes Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 as Congress presses Pentagon over Iran war costs

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget before House and Senate lawmakers on Tuesday, as Congress pressed the Pentagon over the rising cost of the Iran war, weapons stockpiles and the administration’s long-term strategy in the conflict.The hearings came as the Trump administration faces growing pressure from the … Read more

Who is Maya Higa? Twitch streamer makes history with first-ever TED Talk and standing ovation

Maya Higa made history by becoming the first Twitch streamer to deliver an official TED Talk, earning a standing ovation from the audience in Vancouver. During the speech, she spoke about using livestreaming to inspire animal conservation through her Alveus Animal Sanctuary. Maya revealed her community has raised over $7.5 million for conservation efforts since … Read more

What happened between Trevv and ChudTheBuilder? Nashville confrontation turns into aggravated robbery controversy

What happened between Trevv and ChudTheBuilder? Nashville confrontation turns into aggravated robbery controversy (Image via Getty) Controversial IRL streamer ChudTheBuilder and internet personality Trevv are now in the middle of a fast-growing online feud after a public incident in Nashville on May 10, 2026. The situation started when Trevv grabbed ChudTheBuilder’s hat while both were … Read more

Row over Pete Davidson’s ‘dark humour’ on Charlie Kirk: ‘He constantly makes 9/11 jokes…’

A joke by Pete Davidson about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk has stirred a row after it landed awkwardly during Netflix’s live roast of comedian Kevin Hart. The punchline left the audience uncomfortable.The moment took place at The Roast of Kevin Hart at the Kia Forum in California, where several comedians, including Tom Brady, Chelsea … Read more

‘Indians hiring Indians’: Former Google contractor says he was asked to train his replacement

A former Google contract worker told GB News how his team’s jobs went to India, Ireland and the Philippines. A former Google contractor, Stephen Vivien, said it was mean, harsh and dehumanizing when he was asked to train his replacement and his whole team’s jobs were sent to India, the Phillipines and Ireland. Vivien said … Read more

H-1B scam: Texas company owned by Chinese national sued for selling foreign workers visas for $20,000

A Texas company owned by a Chinese national has been sued over allegations that it ran fake childcare businesses to fraudulently obtain H-1B visas.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Golden Qi Holdings LLC, accusing the firm of operating and advertising non-existent childcare services in order to sponsor foreign workers under the … Read more

Sikh man in Canada says he was denied police exam over kirpan: ‘My dream was shattered’

Jaspal Singh Gill said his dream of becoming a police officer was “shattered” A Winnipeg man sparked debate over religious freedom after claiming he was prevented from writing a police recruitment exam because he was carrying a Sikh kirpan.Jaspal Singh Gill said his dream of becoming a police officer was “shattered” after he was allegedly … Read more

Quote of the day by ‘father of computer’ Charles Babbage: “For one person who is blessed with the power of invention, many will always be found who have the capacity of applying principles” |

Charles Babbage (Image: Wikipedia) The history of science and technology often features brilliant inventors whose ideas change the world forever. But every major invention is followed by people improving, applying, and expanding those ideas across industries and societies. One of the most meaningful quotes from pioneering mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage beautifully captures this deeper … Read more

Foreign student enrolment at US universities falls by 20% amid ‘restrictive government policies’: Report

US universities are seeing a fall in foreign student enrolment, with experts warning the decline could deepen further as Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies continue to reshape country’s higher education system.A new report released on Monday found that international student enrolment for the spring 2026 semester fell by 20% compared with the same period last … Read more

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: “We do not need guns and bombs to bring peace, we need…” – the timeless lesson on peace by Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta | World News

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa (Image source: Wikipedia) Peace is one of the most discussed concepts in human history. But it is also one of the most difficult things to obtain. Countries spend billions on defence systems, world leaders have peace talks, and societies are always looking at ways to cut down on … Read more