Since its premiere in 2016, Stranger Things has established itself as one of the greatest phenomena of contemporary entertainment, created by the Duffer brothers. The series combines science fiction, horror, adventure and a deeply nostalgic aesthetic of the 80s. However, its relevance goes far beyond entertainment. It is incredible how an simple TV Show can influence and have such an impact on popular culture, connect emotionally with different generations and become a power

Zanzibar held its presidential election on Oct. 29, 2025, reelecting Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi to a second five-year term. Representing the Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, Mwinyi first assumed office in November 2020 and campaigned on stability, infrastructure expansion, and economic development.

by Marina Chauffaille Tanzania held its general election on Oct. 29, 2025, to choose the president and members of the National Assembly. The National Electoral Commission (NEC) declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner, extending her leadership for another five-year term. Hassan first assumed office on March 19, 2021, after the death of President John Magufuli, and completed the remainder of his term through 2025. Her reelection marked her first full mandate as head o

Going back to the roots, to the beginning, is difficult in a city as cosmopolitan as São Paulo, where high-rise buildings rise and expand at an uncontrollable speed. In the middle of this urban landscape, buildings of heritage contrast with the sea of glass towers. They are like pauses in the frenetic rhythm of the metropolis: spaces that invite you to contemplate, observe and interpret the history of the city itself. They represent a direct passage to the past, which narrate

Côte d’Ivoire held its presidential election on Oct. 25, 2025, where President Alassane Ouattara won a fourth term with about 89.7% of the vote, according to results released by the Independent Electoral Commission. The victory extends Ouattara’s rule through 2030 and reinforces his position as one of the most influential political figures in West Africa.

WASHINGTON— Ireland held its presidential elections on Oct. 24 and Catherine Martina Ann Connolly, a longtime independent legislator from Galway, was elected as the new president, ending Michael D. Higgins’ 14-year tenure.

Hello readers, free spirit (or perhaps chaos demon) that I am, I’m jumping around the various yearend holidays, so I may end up doing things out of order, so if whim strikes me Halloween may be next, or perhaps I’ll jump straight to the next big holiday, Groundhog Day (I can’t be bothered to check the calendar.) I really hope I don’t have to eat a groundhog, I bet they repeat on you.

Japan’s parliament, known as the National Diet (ND), voted to elect Sanae Takaichi as the country’s new prime minister on Oct. 21, 2025. She becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned in September 2025 after his party suffered internal divisions and declining public approval. Her election comes in a country where women hold fewer than 10% of seats in the House of Representatives, according to Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and C

Federal healthcare funding begins and ends with the American taxpayer. In 2024, individuals and employers contributed about $1.7 trillion to Medicare and Medicaid — roughly $848 billion for Medicare and $890 billion for Medicaid — according to federal budget data. Together, these programs account for more than one quarter of total federal spending, and nearly one in three Americans receives coverage through them. Each year, Medicare collects slightly more in revenue than it p

Alicia Raffanengo Thanksgiving is one of America’s most beloved holidays, celebrated with family, gratitude, and let’s face it, a lot of food. While the classic Thanksgiving menu is well known, different parts of the United States add their own flavors to the table. The classic Thanksgiving menu which has at its heart a roast turkey, is often accompanied by gravy, stuffing (sometimes called dressing), mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes or yams, cranberry sauce, green bean casser

Cameroon’s Elections Paul Biya declared provisional winner after 43 years in power

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By Alexander Fernandez Life News Today WASHINGTON (Oct. 15, 2025) — When Congress passed the Martha Wright-Reed Act in 2023, it promised an end to one of the most persistent financial burdens in America’s justice system: the price of a phone call home. Two years later, that promise remains out of reach. The law gave the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) full authority to regulate how much prisons and jails could charge for calls. The goal was simply to stop private tele

By Gabriela Casais Life News Today DAVAO ORIENTAL, Philippines (Oct. 10, 2025) — Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck eastern Mindanao on Friday, toppling homes, cutting power and prompting brief tsunami alerts along the Pacific coast. The twin shocks, known as a “doublet,” left at least seven people dead and dozens injured across Davao Oriental and nearby provinces, according to local officials. The first quake, with a magnitude of 7.4, struck at 9:43 a.m. local time abo

by Martin Peyruc, The Reckless Gastronome — Life News Today Originally published Aug 5, 2014. O Canada, don't you know maple is for pancakes, not for drinking (the scene from Super Troopers not withstanding)? I picked this up out of sheer curiosity as I frequently do, but once I did a bit of research (after I try something new I like to look up if it's going to kill me) I found out this is supposed to be healthy! Maybe. It's the new coconut water (which I've never had since I

Martin Peyruc, The Reckless Gastronome — Life News Today Originally published on Saturday, Sep. 27, 2014. Interesting, I guess they can make Cheetos out of stuff other than corn. Actually, it’s not accurate to compare these to Cheetos, because they really have nothing in common other than texture. According to the package they are made 70% out of peas and are even shaped to resemble pea pods just in case you forgot what you were eating. I'm also quite impressed with the wasab

By Viviana Cetola With Life News Today — October 2025 For generations, multiple sclerosis has been a disease of frustration, a slow unraveling of the nervous system where the body turns against itself. But in two university labs separated by 1,700 miles, a pair of molecules may be writing a new chapter in how we think about healing. At the University of California, Riverside, neuroscientist Seema Tiwari-Woodruff and her team have spent years asking one question: Can damaged n

Alexander Fernandez A legacy neglected The Library of Congress (Library) in Washington, D.C., was established by an act of Congress in 1800 during John Adams’ presidency. It is the largest library in the world by cataloged holdings, with more than 178 million items in its collections as of 2025 and about 12,000 new items added each day, according to the Library’s About page. Its archives span books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, films, recordings and assorted curiosities su

By Alexander Fernandez Reporter for Life News Today Montgomery County, Md., Oct. 4, 2025 - At the heart of Montgomery County’s creative...

October 8, 2025 — Virginia By Martin Peyruc, Life News Today Greeting readers. After yet another long hiatus The Reckless Gastronome is...