Author: Vidya Saras

The Star Trek universe has introduced audiences to powerful and inspiring female characters who have become icons in science fiction and beyond. These leading ladies not only captivate fans with their strength, intelligence, and grace, but they also shape the series in ways that resonate across generations. Here are 15 of the most iconic roles played by Star Trek’s extraordinary women. 15. Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) – Star Trek: Discovery Paramount Michelle Yeoh’s dual portrayal of Captain Philippa Georgiou and her Mirror Universe counterpart, Emperor Georgiou, highlights the versatility and depth of her character. As a mentor, leader, and later…

Kenya is no stranger to carbon trading. Infact, the Berkeley Carbon Trading Project Voluntary Registry Offsets database, ranked Kenya as the second-largest issuer of voluntary carbon market credits in Africa in 2022, trailing the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the world of carbon markets, you will undoubtedly encounter references to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement which stipulates how State Parties should cooperate towards climate mitigation and adaptation. Article 6.2 is particularly relevant as it provides for the international transfer of climate mitigation outcomes under bilateral agreements, while Article 6.4 unlocks financial support for developing countries through tools such as…

Samantha and Ariane Buck have struggled with medical debt for years, making it difficult at times to provide for their children. A ballot measure in their state of Arizona to cap interest rates on medical debt passed overwhelmingly, fueled by support from Democrats and Republicans. Ash Ponders for KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Ash Ponders for KFF Health News While hot-button health care issues such as abortion and the Affordable Care Act roil the presidential race, Democrats and Republicans in statehouses around the country have been quietly working together to tackle the nation’s medical debt crisis. New laws…

In the heart of the Gulf of Mexico, a new hurricane is brewing. Hurricane Milton, now having intensified into a Category 5 storm, was caught in incredible space-based imagery from spacecraft such as the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-East satellite. Hurricane Milton comes just ten days after Hurricane Helene, the deadliest hurricane to hit the United States since Katrina, made landfall in the southeastern U.S. Milton poses a solid threat to the regions it will impact, and the National Hurricane Center is urging residents of Florida to take the storm extremely seriously. In satellite imagery, it is clear to see…

Western Australia will be taking on Queensland in the third match of the Australian Domestic Test 2024 at the W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth on 8th October at 8:00 AM IST. Get the best WAU vs QUN Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd match of the Australian Domestic Test 2024. Expert analysis and more. WAU vs QUN Match Preview: Western Australia, led by Sam Whiteman will be squaring off against Queensland, led by Marnus Labuschagne in the third match of the Australian Domestic Test 2024. Western Australia’s batting will be led by Cameron Bancroft,…

Hurricane Milton: Damaging winds and severe flooding forecast for FloridaHurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into an extremely dangerous category five storm as it tears its way towards the US state of Florida.Milton is packing ferocious winds of up to180mph (285km/h) as it skirts the northern edge of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. Forecasters warn of potentially catastrophic storm surges along coastal areas.The storm is expected to hit the heavily populated city of Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday.Floridians have been told to prepare for the state’s largest evacuation effort in years, with Governor Ron DeSantis warning that time for people to…

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s LG Energy Solution said on Tuesday it signed a deal to supply electric vehicle batteries to a Mercedes-Benz (OTC:) affiliate in North America and other regions. The battery maker said in a regulatory filing it would supply 50.5 gigawatt per hour in batteries over 2028-2038, but said it cannot disclose the monetary size of the contract. The announcement came after major automakers including General Motors (NYSE:) and Ford (NYSE:) reported weaker sales for the latest quarter with buyers continuing to shy away from purchases on affordability concerns, and Tesla (NASDAQ:) reported a smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly…

A US judge has cleared the way for billions of dollars to be refunded to former customers of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX.At a court hearing in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday, judge John Dorsey gave final approval to FTX’s reorganization plan, the terms of which had previously been put to creditors and voted through by a landslide.“I think this is a model case for how to deal with a very complex Chapter 11 proceeding,” said Dorsey. “I applaud everyone involved in the negotiation process.”FTX filed for bankruptcy in November 2022 after running out of funds to process customer withdrawals. Billions of…

Alamy(Credit: Alamy)The comic book sequel has bombed at the box office – but what makes its performance even more catastrophic is its astronomical cost, estimated to be more than three times the original.It’s one of those debacles that must have seemed like a good idea at the time. In 2019, Todd Phillips’s Joker rewrote the superhero rulebook by putting Batman’s arch-enemy into a dingy urban psychodrama. The film was a commercial and critical smash, and Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar for playing Arthur Fleck, aka The Joker, so it made sense that Phillips and Phoenix should reunite for a sequel.…

The latest report from CoinShares, a crypto asset manager, has revealed that digital asset investment products experienced a notable shift last week as $147 million in net outflows were recorded globally, ending a three-week streak of inflows. CoinShares revealed that this ended inflow streak isn’t ordinary, as it results from a notable trend in the macroeconomic space. Detailing The Fund Flows: Who’s Leading And Who’s Not? According to CoinShares, the sudden outflow seen last week impacted major asset managers, including BlackRock, Bitwise, Fidelity, Grayscale, ProShares, and 21Shares, following nearly $2 billion in net inflows over the prior three weeks. The…