Solving a math puzzle provides numerous benefits.
It sharpens critical thinking and enhances problem-solving skills by challenging your brain to think creatively and logically. This mental exercise boosts memory, concentration, and cognitive flexibility. Successfully solving a riddle gives a sense of achievement, increasing self-esteem and confidence. It also offers a stress-relieving break, diverting your mind from daily worries.
Sharing riddles can strengthen social connections and improve communication. Regularly engaging with riddles keeps your mind active and sharp, potentially delaying cognitive decline with age. Overall, riddles are a fun and effective way to enhance mental agility and well-being.
Check the riddle below:
Can you solve the last equation in the puzzle above?
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ANSWER:
Let’s break this puzzle down step by step! We have four equations:
1. Chicken + Chicken + Chicken = 60
This means each Chicken is 20
2. Chicken + Nest with eggs + Nest with eggs = 26
We already know Chicken = 20, so: 20 + 2(Nest with eggs) = 26 2(Nest with eggs) = 6. Nest with eggs (3 eggs) = 3 => 1 egg= 1
3. Nest with eggs + Bunch of bananas + Bunch of bananas = 15
We know Nest with eggs = 3, so: 3 + 2(Bunch of bananas) = 15 2(Bunch of bananas) = 12. Bunch of bananas (6 bananas) = 6 => 1 banana = 1
Now, solving the final equation:
Chicken + (Nest with eggs (4 eggs) × Bunch of bananas (4 bananas)) = ??
Substituting values: 20 + (4 × 4) = 20 + 16 = 36.
So, the answer is 36!
Fani Willis Ordered to Pay Over $54,000 for Open Records Violation in Georgia Case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been ordered by a judge to pay over $54,000 in attorney’s fees after failing to comply with Georgia’s Open Records Act, according to court documents.
The ruling stems from a request made by defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant, who represents Michael Roman, a former Trump aide indicted in the Georgia election case led by Willis. Merchant accused the DA’s office of withholding public records, particularly those concerning the hiring of Nathan Wade, a former special prosecutor on the case.
The court found that Willis’ office had responded to Merchant’s requests with “open hostility” and handled them “differently than other requests,” indicating what the judge described as a “lack of good faith.” The ruling not only orders the district attorney’s office to release the requested documents within 30 days but also requires payment of $54,264 in legal fees, reflecting approximately 80 hours of Merchant’s work.
This legal setback adds to a growing list of challenges for Willis. In December, she was disqualified from prosecuting the high-profile election interference case against Donald Trump and several co-defendants due to concerns over a past relationship with Nathan Wade. Wade, who had served as a special prosecutor, stepped down in October following increased scrutiny.
Willis appealed that disqualification to the Georgia Supreme Court, arguing that her removal was based solely on the “appearance of impropriety” rather than proven misconduct or conflict of interest. In her filing, Willis stated that no Georgia court had ever removed a district attorney under such circumstances.
Merchant’s original document requests focused on public fund usage and contracts related to Wade’s role in the investigation. According to the court order, the district attorney’s office failed to provide transparent answers or timely access to those materials.
In a separate development, the Georgia Senate passed legislation in March that may allow defendants, including Trump and others involved in the same case, to request reimbursement for legal costs if the case is dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct. The bill passed unanimously and is intended to offer recourse when a district attorney is disqualified and the case is dropped.
The court’s ruling does not affect the charges against Trump or his co-defendants but does limit Willis and her office from taking further action in the case. While the indictment remains active, the matter will need to be handled by a different prosecution team.
This is not the first time Willis has faced legal hurdles. Last year, she was also involved in another open records lawsuit where a judge declined to dismiss the case entirely but did exempt her from being personally named. That case, too, was initiated by Merchant and centered on the alleged concealment of records related to the use of a media firm funded with public money.
Responding to the court’s decision on Friday, attorney Ashleigh Merchant posted on social media: “Proud that we have judges willing to hold people in power accountable when they ignore the law!”
With the DA’s office now under heightened scrutiny, the case continues to draw public attention, not only for its legal implications but also for questions around transparency, accountability, and the handling of sensitive political investigations.
10 Unknown Facts About Melania Trump:
Second Foreign-Born First Lady
She is the second First Lady in U.S. history born outside the country, after Louisa Adams (wife of John Quincy Adams). Birth Name and Origin
Melania was born as Melanija Knavs in Slovenia on April 26, 1970. She Speaks 5 Languages
She is fluent in Slovenian, English, French, Serbian, and German.
Lavish Wedding to Donald Trump
In 2005, she married Donald Trump wearing a $200,000 custom Dior gown. Successful Modeling Career
She began modeling in Slovenia and moved to New York in 1996 to work internationally. Devoted Mother
Melania has said she personally takes care of her son, Barron, without a nanny.
Published a Memoir
In 2024, she released a memoir titled “Melania”, sharing personal stories and her experience as First Lady. Launched “Be Best” Initiative
As First Lady, she started the “Be Best” campaign focused on children’s well-being and online safety. She Does Not Drink Alcohol
Like Donald Trump, Melania is known to abstain from alcohol and smoking. Secret Service Codename: “Muse”
Melania’s Secret Service code name is “Muse,” in line with a tradition for First Ladies.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has once again voiced strong support for the administration’s proposal to reduce federal spending, emphasizing the plan as a responsible and historically grounded step toward long-term fiscal health.
Speaking during a recent press briefing, Leavitt explained that the initiative is based on detailed recommendations from the Department of Government Efficiency and is aimed at making government operations more streamlined and cost-effective.
According to Leavitt, this is not about cutting essential services or reducing access to important public programs. Instead, the focus is on eliminating redundancies, improving agency performance, and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being put to their best use.
“This is about making government work better, not smaller,” she said. “It’s about accountability and sustainability—not austerity.”
Donald Trump has said he is ‘not happy’ that Vladimir Putin launched a deadly barrage of missile strikes on Kyiv overnight after talks to reach a peace deal failed.
‘I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing,’ he wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
Trump urged his Russian counterpart: ‘Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!’
Russia attacked Kyiv with an hourslong barrage of missiles and drones overnight, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 70 in its deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since last July and just as peace efforts are coming to a head.
Trump’s frustration with Putin is growing as a US-led effort to get a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia has not made progress.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said today that the large-scale missile attack on Kyiv was designed to put ‘pressure’ on the United States.
He noted that Ukraine had agreed to a US ceasefire proposal 44 days ago as a first step to a negotiated peace, but that Moscow’s attacks had continued.
Zelensky also insisted that Kyiv would not change its position on Crimea, after Trump criticised him for not agreeing to cede the Black Sea peninsula illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.
When asked about the Russian strikes on Kyiv at a briefing earlier on Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was continuing to hit ‘military and military-adjacent targets.’
Donald Trump (pictured yesterday) says he is ‘not happy’ that Vladimir Putin launched an overnight missile strike on Kyiv
Trump urged his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin (pictured today): ‘Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!’
Trump urged Vladimir Putin to ‘get the peace deal done’
The Kremlin fired 66 ballistic and cruise missiles, four plane-launched air-to-surface missiles, and 145 Shahed and decoy drones at Kyiv and four other regions of Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Kyiv reeled from the bombardment, which kept residents on edge for about 11 hours. Zelensky called the fatal attack ‘one of the most sophisticated, most brazen’ during Russia’s three-year invasion.
Zelensky is visiting South Africa but has said he will cut his trip short to return to Kyiv – after his talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa.
‘Russia understands that Ukraine is standing up, defending its rights and (it) is putting pressure on our people. It is also putting pressure on America,’ the Ukrainian president told journalists in South Africa. ‘This is what I also link today’s attack with.’
Thursday’s attack came hours after Trump said a Ukraine peace deal was ‘very close’ and effectively closed with Moscow.
But Zelensky insisted that Kyiv would not accept Crimea as part of Russia.
Moscow annexed Crimea in 2014 and backed a pro-Russian rebellion in eastern Ukraine, leading to years of conflict with Kyiv.
‘We do everything that our partners have proposed, only what contradicts our legislation and the Constitution we cannot do,’ Zelensky said, answering a question on Crimea.Missiles plummet into Kyiv as Russia launches air attack on capital
An explosion of a drone is seen in the sky over the city during a Russian drone strike in Kyiv, Ukraine on April 24, 2025
Fire brigades respond to a fire caused by massive Russian shelling in Buchansky district of Kyiv, Ukraine on April 24, 2025. At least 9 people were killed and 70 injured early Thursday in Russian strikes targeting Ukraine’s capital.
Flames rise from a fire caused by massive Russian shelling in Buchansky district of Kyiv, Ukraine on April 24, 2025
Zelensky also said he did not see enough pressure from Kyiv’s allies on Moscow to halt its invasion.
‘I don’t see any strong pressure on Russia or any new sanctions packages against Russia’s aggression,’ Zelensky told journalists during a visit to South Africa.
He did however acknowledge that Trump had previously warned of repercussions if Moscow did not agree to a ceasefire.
Trump’s rare rebuke of Putin followed his criticism of Zelensky yesterday for saying Ukraine would not recognise Russia’s occupation of Crimea – a longtime Kyiv stance.
‘This statement is very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia,’ Trump said in a social media post.
Trump, who argued with Zelensky in a disastrous Oval Office meeting in March, said Crimea was lost years ago ‘and is not even a point of discussion.’
Trump yesterday accused Zelensky of ‘prolonging the killing field’ by refusing to give up territory and warned the Ukrainian president he can ‘have peace, or he can fight for another three years before losing the whole country’.
The White House tried to turn the screw yesterday, with Vice President JD Vance telling Kyiv to surrender land or the US would walk away.
But Zelensky is refusing to countenance any Russian claim to annexed Crimea, or hand over a fifth of the country to the Kremlin, as per the US-dictated deal put forward.Planned high-level talks in London were scuppered yesterday when two members of Trump’s top team suddenly pulled out.
Peace envoy Steve Witkoff and secretary of state Marco Rubio were due to sit down with UK, European and Ukrainian officials, hosted by Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
But in a humiliating move, they withdrew at the 11th hour, sending Ukraine special envoy Keith Kellogg instead, as Kyiv refused to buckle to American ultimatums.
Instead, Witkoff was said to be on his way to Moscow last night for a meeting with Putin tomorrow.
US attempts to strong-arm Ukraine into concessions have also placed strain on the ‘special relationship’ with Britain.
Trump is set to meet with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre later today to discuss the war in Ukraine, US tariffs and other issues.
Norway, a member of NATO and strong supporter of Ukraine, shares a roughly 123-mile border with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (pictured today in South Africa) said today that the large-scale missile attack on Kyiv was designed to put ‘pressure’ on the United States
Meanwhile, Europe has stepped up its demands that Putin agree to an immediate unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, with French President Emmanuel Macron having accused the Russian leader of ‘lying’ about wanting peace.
‘The only thing to do is for President Putin to finally stop lying,’ Macron said during a visit to Madagascar, saying how the Russian leader was telling US negotiators ‘he wants peace’ but then continuing ‘to bombard Ukraine’.
‘In Ukraine, they only want a single answer: Does President Putin agree to an unconditional ceasefire?’
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the deadly overnight attack demonstrated that Putin was ‘the aggressor here’.
Payments on student loans were paused during Donald Trump’s first presidency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic when a huge number of businesses closed and triggered massive job losses.
However, the Education Department announced Monday it will resume involuntary repayment of federal student loans that are in default.
They expect this decision to affect over 5.3 million people starting as soon as next month.
During Biden’s presidency, he sought to offer forgiveness of the loans but faced opposition from the courts. In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his plan to forgive the loans as unconstitutional due to lack of congressional approval.
The main issue with the decision by the Education Department is the short notice borrowers will receive, with only two weeks’ time to prepare.
“Beginning May 5, the department will begin involuntary collection through the Treasury Department’s offset program, which withholds payments from the government — including tax refunds, federal salaries and other benefits — from people with past-due debts to the government,” the Education Department announced.
According to UNILAND, “Loans go into default when borrowers do not make payments for nine months.” Once they report this on the credit scores, it can go to collections.
At the time being, less than 40 percent of student loan borrowers are up to date on their loans.
The rest makes the borrowers in default and additional 4 million borrowers who are 91 to 180 days late on their loan payments.
“American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said.
“The Biden Administration misled borrowers: the executive branch does not have the constitutional authority to wipe debt away, nor do the loan balances simply disappear.”
“Going forward, the Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Treasury, will shepherd the student loan program responsibly and according to the law, which means helping borrowers return to repayment — both for the sake of their own financial health and our nation’s economic outlook.”
Natalia Abrams, the president of the Student Debt Crisis Center believes the government should intervene and help those who have student loans the way it assisted investors, banks, and automakers during past “bailouts.”
Further, she argued that the Department of Education’s move against borrowers in default might bypass a federal program called Income-Driven Repayment. This program allows borrowers to make payments based on their income. At the time the Department of Education released their decision on resuming involuntary repayment of federal student loans, the program received and processed applications.
When an organ isn’t functioning properly or something in our body isn’t right, our body finds a way to let us know before it becomes serious. But what are these symptoms? On this occasion, I’ll explain the symptoms you might notice on your tongue. This way, you’ll be able to understand your health. This is what your tongue says about your health Normal Language If your tongue is pink, it means it’s healthy. Even if you notice a thin white coating on it, don’t worry; that’s completely normal. Molar and tooth marks On the other hand, if your tongue is swollen on the sides, this means your digestive system isn’t functioning properly. In this case, the best thing you should do is avoid cold drinks. Red tongue On the other hand, if you notice that it’s red, then your body is hotter than normal. Therefore, it’s recommended that you avoid foods that will make you feel hotter. Although, it can also mean that you are irritated, stressed, or tired. Dwelling If it’s this color, your blood isn’t circulating properly. If this is the case, you may experience cramps and migraines. In this case, it’s recommended that you exercise, even if it’s gentle. Cracks This is something that occurs more often in women going through menopause. Having a cracked tongue means your body is experiencing excess heat. So don’t drink coffee or alcohol. Note: It’s important to pay attention to the signs your body is sending you, so you can avoid many complications.
Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first American pope, was elected as Pope Leo XIV, leading the Catholic Church. Born in Chicago, Prevost has been vocal about his opposition to Donald Trump’s immigration policies, criticizing the Trump administration for its treatment of immigrants. He shared articles condemning Trump’s actions, including a 2018 post calling the policy of separating children from parents “un-Christian.” Prevost, who spent much of his career in Latin America, particularly Peru, expressed solidarity with DACA recipients and the migrant crisis. Despite his criticism of Trump, both Trump and JD Vance congratulated him on his election.
In his first speech as pope, Leo XIV emphasized peace and communication, using Spanish and Italian. His election was a surprise due to the long-standing tradition against electing American popes.
A woman has left social media stunned after revealing her mind-blowing transformation over just four years. Toxii, a self-proclaimed body modification enthusiast, is now almost completely covered in tattoos, with the upper half of her body entirely blacked out in ink. But that’s just the beginning of her extreme changes. She has removed her nose, tattooed her eyes and tongue, had horn-like implants inserted into her forehead, and even split her tongue in half. And in case you’re wondering — yes, she kept the removed body parts in little jars. In a recent Instagram post, Toxii shocked followers by sharing a rare before-and-after glimpse of her transformation. The 2019 version of her was almost unrecognizable — long blonde hair, soft glam makeup, and zero visible tattoos or modifications. Now, with jet-black locks, extensive ink, and striking body modifications, she confidently flaunts her look in tiny bikinis and embraces her new identity. ”Because I like to be imperfect, and I think that imperfections make you unique,” she explained when asked about her motivation, according to The Mirror. Keeps her nose in a little jar Toxii, who has almost 160,000 followers on Instagram, was recently interviewed by renowned street artist Devon Rodriguez, who asked her about the most painful part of her transformation. ”Did those hurt, the ones in the forehead?” he asked, referring to the horn implants. ”No, not at all,” she replied. ”I think that my nose removal was way worse.”
According to her, the healing process took around eight weeks. Rodriguez then followed up with the question on everyone’s mind: ”Did you keep the nose?” Without hesitation, she answered, ”I have all my body parts, in like little jars, yeah.” Social Media reacts While some praised her confidence, many were left completely baffled by her dramatic transformation. ”You were so beautiful before,” one person wrote. ”What on Earth made you do this to yourself?” Another commented, ”Why do you hate yourself?”
Some even questioned how she underwent so many procedures in such a short time. ”I think these decisions are best made over a longer period,” one user suggested. ”This quick impulsiveness breeds discontent and regret.” But the reactions didn’t stop at personal opinions — some speculated about a darker, more supernatural influence. ”The only explanation for this is the fact that she’s possessed and has a deep strong poltergeist possessing her,” one commenter claimed. Another added, ”There is no other need for this much body modification and Satanic rituals to be done without attachment of the Unknown.” The final word Regardless of the controversy, Toxii continues to embrace her extreme look and unapologetic self-expression. While the internet debates whether her transformation is inspiring, shocking, or otherworldly, one thing is clear—she’s fully committed to being her version of unique.
Is Toxii’s transformation an empowering statement of self-expression, or does it raise deeper questions about body modification culture? Are extreme changes like this a reflection of true individuality, or do they signal something else? Join the debate in the comments!
These days, using someone’s preferred name and pronouns is the best way to demonstrate respect and acknowledgment of their identity, be they straight, gay, or transgender. However, not everyone adheres to this practice, often clinging to outdated norms or disregarding individuals’ gender identities. Bennett Kaspar-Williams, 37, from Los Angeles, welcomed their son Hudson into the world via cesarean in October 2020, with the support of their husband, Malik. Despite Kaspar-Williams identifying as male and using he/him/his pronouns at the time (they now identify as non-binary and use both he/him/his and they/them pronouns) encountered challenges at the hospital when nurses repeatedly misgendered them, referring to them as a mother rather than a father, as per the Daily Mail.
Kaspar-Williams began his transition in 2014 after realizing he was transgender in 2011. The couple made the decision to start a family and carefully considered their options — knowing it would require Bennett to pause the testosterone therapy he had been on for years so his ovaries could resume functioning. Family vacation packages Although Bennett had undergone top surgery, he hadn’t had any procedures on his lower body. After thoughtful reflection, he felt at peace with the idea of carrying a child himself. Once they began trying, Bennett became pregnant naturally not long after. ”We had only been trying a short while, so we expected the process to take longer than it did,” said Bennett. Disheartened by medical staff ”This was just about a week before we went into lockdown here in March 2020, so my high spirits were pretty quickly replaced by anxiety around the pandemic and how I would keep myself and my baby safe.” The journey of pregnancy and childbirth was simultaneously fulfilling and challenging for Kaspar-Williams, who found himself disheartened by medical staff assuming his gender and mislabeling him as a mother. ”The only thing that made me dysphoric about my pregnancy was the misgendering that happened to me when I was getting medical care for my pregnancy,” he said. Although Kaspar-Williams specified their gender on medical forms, the nursing staff continued to misgender them during interactions. Following Hudson’s birth, Kaspar-Williams has actively advocated for the recognition that childbirth is no longer necessarily tied to gender identity.
Hard to escape
Expressing his distress over being consistently misgendered during childbirth, Kaspar-Williams highlighted the importance of disconnecting womanhood from motherhood. He shared his thoughts with the New York Post, commenting on the discomfort he felt when repeatedly addressed as “mom” despite marking “male” on medical paperwork. ”The business of pregnancy – and yes, I say business, because the entire institution of pregnancy care in America is centred around selling this concept of “motherhood” – is so intertwined with gender that it was hard to escape being misgendered,” Bennett says. “No one can ever really know whether having children is possible until you try — being born with a uterus doesn’t make conceiving or carrying a certainty,” the father said of their parenthood journey. “That’s why it’s so important that we stop defining ‘womanhood’ in terms of ‘motherhood,’ because it’s a false equivalency that all women can become mothers, that all mothers carry their children, or that all people who carry children are mothers.”
Choosing to begin their pregnancy journey after separating bodily functions from gender notions, Kaspar-Williams’ story highlights the complexities of identity and the importance of respecting individuals’ self-identification.