Romania’s ultranationalist presidential hopeful, Călin Georgescu, is pushing for a national self-sufficiency drive targeting major foreign companies operating in the country. This move comes after his surprise victory in the first round of Romania’s presidential election on November 24, where he campaigned on reducing dependence on international firms in sectors like food, water, and energy. … Read more
A new study by climate researchers Helge Gössling and his team has found that the planet is losing its sparkle due to a steady decline of low-elevation clouds over some ocean regions. This phenomenon, combined with other factors like El Niño cycles and industrial emissions, is driving the global average temperature up. The researchers used … Read more
Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, Copilot, is available across various platforms, including the Edge web browser and mobile app. While it’s not perfect, Copilot has caught up with ChatGPT’s conversational quality and even plays along with user fantasies. The issue at hand is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s underwhelming text-to-speech (TTS) dialog when interacting with AI-controlled characters. Despite … Read more
Manchester City has qualified for the first edition of the expanded 2025 Champions League tournament after winning the 2023 Champions League. The team discovered its group stage opponents at a special event in Miami on Thursday. In Group G, City will face Wydad AC, Al Ain FC, and Juventus, with matches set to take place … Read more
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public service alert warning about the increasing use of generative AI in smartphone cyber attacks. The agency advises smartphone users to be cautious and take steps to mitigate these threats. Generative AI is being used to create convincing scams, including phishing attempts, tech support scams, and … Read more
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has raised $6 billion in new capital, according to a regulatory filing. The funding round values the company at over $40 billion and is part of an ongoing effort by Musk to build out his AI ambitions. This latest funding brings the total value of xAI to more than … Read more
Small business owners in the US are required to report their financial information to avoid severe penalties under federal law. The Corporate Transparency Act, which went into effect in January 2024, mandates that eligible businesses submit a Beneficial Ownership Information Report to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) by January 1, … Read more
Honda is recalling over 200,000 SUVs in the US due to a fuel leak concern. The affected vehicles are 2023-24 Passport and 2023-25 Pilot models. A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire if it’s present with an ignition source. Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck and pipe as necessary, … Read more
Nintendo has revealed that over 100 options were considered for the title of its latest Mario & Luigi game. The final title, “Brothership,” was chosen after brainstorming with Aquire. It incorporates the theme of brotherhood and references Shipshape Island. Associate producer Tomoki Fukushima explained that the subtitle fits perfectly with the game’s theme, referencing the … Read more
Sabrina Carpenter, 25, turned heads in New York City as she attended the premiere of her first Christmas special, A Nonsense Christmas. The Grammy nominee wore a show-stopping Chanel Karl Lagerfeld 1994 design, featuring a black-and-white faux fur cashmere dress with a diagonal pattern trim. Carpenter paired the outfit with a cropped black faux fur … Read more