Author: Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 10 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Florida. Throughout his career, he has contributed to outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and Reuters. Known for his clear reporting and in-depth analysis, Andrew delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and international developments.
Global oil prices fell nearly 20% in 2025, the sharpest annual drop since 2020.It marked the third consecutive year of losses for the oil market. Analysts blame persistent oversupply despite conflicts in major energy regions.Crude production continues to exceed global demand by a wide margin. International Energy Agency estimates supply will beat demand by 3.8 million barrels a day this year.Opec has delayed output increases, but excess supply remains. Brent crude ended the year near $61 a barrel, down from about $74 a year earlier.US oil prices recorded a similar decline. Weak economic growth and trade tensions have reduced demand,…
Photographers have captured charming images of grey seal pups at Donna Nook Nature Reserve on the Lincolnshire coast.Each year, hundreds of visitors travel to the reserve near Louth to watch the pupping season. Grey seal pups are usually born between October and December.This year, 1,924 pups were recorded at the site. That figure is 274 higher than last year, which saw a notable decline.Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust said all adult seals have now returned to sea. Twelve pups were still visible from the viewing area earlier this week.
West Ham United are preparing an opening bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen as they battle relegation.Manager Nuno Espírito Santo wants attacking reinforcements in January. Wolverhampton Wanderers are believed to value Strand Larsen at around £40m.The 25-year-old has scored three league goals this season for the bottom-placed club. Strand Larsen impressed after joining from Celta Vigo in 2024, scoring 14 goals last season.His form previously attracted interest from Newcastle United. West Ham sit 18th and see a new striker as crucial to survival.They may loan out Niclas Füllkrug and currently rely on Callum Wilson. Nuno has also explored other options but…
Louis Gerstner, the executive credited with reviving IBM, has died aged 83.The company confirmed his death on Sunday. Gerstner led IBM from 1993 to 2002, when the company faced declining relevance.Rivals such as Microsoft and Sun Microsystems were eroding its dominance. As IBM’s first external chief executive, Gerstner rejected plans to break up the firm.He argued customers wanted integrated solutions rather than fragmented technology. IBM’s current chief executive Arvind Krishna said that decision proved vital to survival.He described Gerstner as focused on future client needs rather than past success. IBM had lost ground in personal computing despite inventing the PC.Gerstner…
Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a tense 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring with a precise finish after sustained early pressure. Arsenal dominated the first half, registering 15 shots while Brighton failed to muster one.The lead doubled early after the break when Georginio Rutter turned a corner into his own net. Brighton rallied unexpectedly as Diego Gómez scored from a rebound.Moments later, David Raya produced a stunning save to deny Yankuba Minteh. Despite late pressure and ongoing injuries, Arsenal held firm.Manager Mikel Arteta said his side can sustain narrow wins…
Kate McLean-MacKenzie is creating an atlas of the world’s urban “smellscapes”.She is a designer and researcher at the University of Kent. McLean-MacKenzie began the project after noticing smell was missing from how we share experiences.Images and sounds are easily recorded, but smells are rarely documented. Her work involves “smell walks”, where participants record scents, intensity, emotion, and memories.The results are turned into visual maps and cultural narratives. Since 2011, she has mapped more than 40 locations worldwide.These include cities such as Paris, Kolkata, Kyiv, and Glasgow. The maps capture fleeting moments rather than fixed realities.They show how smells drift, change,…
Christmas celebrations offer plenty of chances to explore science without leaving home.Researchers say simple games, food, and traditions can spark moments of discovery. One experiment shows how flavour depends on smell.By holding your nose while eating sweets, most flavours disappear until smell returns. Cracker jokes provide a lesson in social neuroscience.People are far more likely to laugh when jokes are shared with others. A festive roast bird can become a lesson in anatomy and biomechanics.Examining bones reveals how wings move and store energy during flight. Custard and ice demonstrate winter chemistry.Adding salt to ice lowers its temperature, freezing custard into…
Declan Rice’s journey to the top is rooted in rejection, resilience, and relentless self-improvement.Released by Chelsea at 14, he rebuilt his career at West Ham United. Coaches there gave Rice what he calls “clean feedback”, honest assessments without sugar-coating.Instead of sulking, Rice absorbed criticism and focused on getting better. Even at West Ham, doubts lingered about his coordination and long-term ceiling.Few predicted he would become one of the world’s elite midfielders. His development accelerated under Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.Rice evolved from a defensive anchor into a complete, attacking midfielder. Set-piece work, leadership, and goals transformed his influence.A standout Champions League…
Researchers say parts of the Moon will be designated as spacecraft graveyards for defunct lunar satellites.Lunar orbits will grow crowded as missions supporting bases, mining, and science increase. With no atmosphere to burn up debris, satellites must eventually be crash-landed.Uncontrolled impacts could damage scientific instruments or historic landing sites. Experts propose designated impact zones or large craters to contain debris and dust.Agencies including European Space Agency and UK Space Agency support the approach. Some scientists add that controlled crashes could help study the Moon’s internal structure.
Plans to stage a Serie A match between AC Milan and Como in Perth have been abandoned.The game would have been the first major European league fixture played outside its home country. Serie A said the cancellation followed unacceptable late demands from the Asian Football Confederation.Those conditions created financial risks and logistical complications for Australian authorities and the league. Serie A president Ezio Simonelli said the requests made playing the match impossible.The fixture had been moved because the San Siro will host Winter Olympics events. Uefa had reluctantly approved the plan, seeing it as a chance to promote Italian football…