John Richard Martin

July 22, 1923 — October 23, 2025 Olathe John Richard Martin entered the eternal presence of his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, in the early morning of October 23, 2025. He passed away peacefully at the age of 102 in his home in Olathe, Kansas...

Hurricane Melissa heads to Bahamas after killing dozens in Haiti

At least 43 people are dead after Hurricane Melissa ripped through the Caribbean leaving a trail of destruction in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti. The storm is now moving north-east, taking aim at the Bahamas. Across the Caribbean, powerful winds have...

Melania Trump never wanted to live in the US? New revelation about First Lady's aspiration surfaces months after deportation call

Melania Trump, the wife of President Donald Trump, reportedly never thought about living in the United States when she was a young Slovenian, Jure Zorc, her former boyfriend has revealed. Melania Trump reportedly never imagined herself residing in...

Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious

Bitdefender Labs has reported a significant surge in Halloween-themed scams, with 63% of such spam activity found to be malicious and aimed at stealing credentials or installing malware. The research, which analysed email and advertising campaigns...

These European Cities Have Stellar Christmas Markets and Festivals—and Fewer Crowds

With the approach of the holiday season, many European cities transform into fairy-tale winter wonderlands—sometimes with a dusting of snow. Metropolises such as Prague and Vienna tend to get top billing when it comes to Christmas markets, and...

Volkswagen Claims More Than 2 Million Car2X-Equipped Cars In Europe

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. In a blog post on October 25, 2025, Volkswagen announced it has sold more than 2 million vehicles with what it calls Car2X technology to customers in Europe. Car2X is an...

U.S. Is No Longer on the Top 10 List of the World's Most Powerful Passports By Charna Flam

NEED TO KNOW The U.S. is no longer one of the top 10 most powerful passports The country fell from the No. 1 spot in 2014 to No. 12 in 2025 The top three countries with the most powerful passports now include Singapore, South Korea and Japan It...

airBaltic brings new routes to winter schedule

airBaltic has announced new routes for its winter schedule, which will run from the end of October 2025 to the end of March 2026 and offer over 90 routes. Firstly, a new route will operate between Tallinn, Estonia and Maderia, Portugal once a week...

Melania Trump ex-boyfriend's shocking claim: ‘She never wanted to live in the US’

Melania Trump, the wife of President Donald Trump, reportedly never thought about living in the United States when she was a young Slovenian. Melania arrived in the United States in 1996 and received US citizenship in 2006. Melania Trump, a...

More Schengen delays: 10 countries face longer queues

7. Austria Austria’s controls, valid until December 15, 2025, focus on borders with Hungary and Slovenia. The government cites migration-related challenges and security issues stemming from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Expect visible...

How to watch Wrexham vs Cardiff City: live stream Carabao Cup 2025/26 game for FREE, TV channels, preview, team news

The Wrexham vs Cardiff City clash promises plenty of intrigue as both sides look to continue their Carabao Cup journeys. Wrexham, currently 16th in England's second tier, enter the match on the back of a draw with high-flying Middlesbrough,...

Diocese of Brooklyn Youth, Families Find Inspiration, Community at National Shrine Pilgrimage

WASHINGTON — Fifteen-year-old Jacob Joseph Varghes said his weekend pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington will help him discern a vocation to the priesthood. Visiting the basilica for the...

The best alternatives to 8 Croatian favorites

Croatia’s dazzling coast, storied islands and history-rich cities have become international icons. Popularity, however, comes with crowds, especially during the height of summer. Instead of jostling for space at Dubrovnik’s ramparts, Plitvice’s...

Melania Trump's ex-boyfriend claims she never wanted to live in America

Jure Zorcic was in a relationship with Melania Trump in the 1990s(Image: ABC News and X/@bs_hudson) Melania Trump's ex-boyfriend has claimed she never wanted to live in America but dreamed of remaining in Europe when she was younger. Jure Zorcic,...

Three Epic Alpine Climbs Awarded Piolet d’Or in 2025

The International Jury of the Piolets d’Or has selected three 2024 climbs for this year’s main awards, noting that the event’s high values are shared across many nations, making selection difficult. These appear below in no particular order. The...

Harri Tiido: Russian Houses in the world

This week, Harri Tiido's spotlight is on Russian Houses — institutions that, as Tiido notes, serve not only as hubs of propaganda but also as fronts for Moscow's intelligence operations. Near our home in Paris stands the Alma Bridge, a popular...

7 Best Places In Europe That Are A Delight In Winter

7 Best Places To Go In Europe In Winter 2025 (image credit: canva) Winter in Europe is like a snow globe come to life. Steaming mugs of mulled wine, snow-draped mountains and frozen lakes – Europe has a special kind of charm. Whether you want to...

Canada named among world’s most powerful passports; US passport drops to lowest ranking in 20 years

The latest global passport ranking released by Henley & Partners listed the Canadian passport among the 10 most powerful in the world for 2025. Canada placed ninth overall against 198 other passports based on how many destinations Canadian...

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Paris Masters 2025: Monday, October 27 to Sunday, November 2 Daily start time: 6am ET / 10am GMT Free stream: France TV (France) Unlock the free stream using ExpressVPN Watch Paris Masters 2025 live streams, as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner...

A Milestone for Greater Road Safety: More than Two Million Vehicles Produced with Car2X

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Car2X can inform drivers of traffic jams, accidents, roadworks and approaching emergency vehicles, etc. in their immediate vicinity and can help to avoid critical...