European Union ministers are urging their leaders to take action to boost the bloc’s competitiveness as they face growing pressure from the United States over tariffs and trade policies. The issue comes as the US-China tech race heats up, with both nations vying for dominance in emerging markets. EU officials stress that unity and economic … Read more
Ohio State Buckeyes won the first-ever 12-team playoff and claimed the national title, defeating Notre Dame 34-23. The Buckeyes were ahead for most of the game but faced a late push from the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame scored 16 straight points after Ohio State took a 31-7 lead with 12:46 to go in the third … Read more
OnePlus has officially launched its first foldable device in October 2023. Although it was well-received by consumers and critics alike, the company is now gearing up to release a sequel. Recent images of Oppo’s Find N5 foldable have hinted that this device will be rebranded as the OnePlus Open 2 for the US market. The … Read more
NBA players may be known for their hype tunnels, but a new championship takes that concept to the next level – literally. The Microsoft Excel World Championship, held in Las Vegas, brought together 12 contestants competing in a 40-minute puzzle-solving competition. The event, which was live-streamed on ESPN3, drew around 400 attendees who watched as … Read more
The MusiCares Persons of the Year benefit gala will proceed with its tribute to the Grateful Dead on January 31, despite a tumultuous year in the music world. The event is expected to feature an impressive lineup of performers, including Dead & Company, John Mayer, Mick Fleetwood, and Norah Jones. The tribute comes at a … Read more
US President Donald Trump has made a series of market-moving comments since taking office, causing significant fluctuations in currency values and stock markets worldwide. The US dollar has experienced a sharp swing in value, while the yuan and Chinese stocks have seen relief rallies. Meanwhile, the Mexican peso and Canadian dollar have seen substantial swings … Read more
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked controversy in the film industry, with at least two major contenders revealing they used voice-cloning technology to enhance actors’ performances. The Brutalist director Dávid Jancsó admitted to using AI software to create Hungarian dialogue for his film starring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones. However, he stated that … Read more
Researchers from ETH Zurich and the California Institute of Technology have made a groundbreaking discovery using seismic waves to uncover hidden clues about Earth’s composition. By analyzing data from every type of earthquake wave, they created a high-resolution model that reveals massive chunks of rock in the lower mantle, far from known subduction zones. For … Read more
US tennis star Coco Gauff is set to face Spain’s Paula Badosa in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open tonight at Rod Laver Arena. The match, which starts around 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, with additional coverage streaming on ESPN+. Those without cable can tune in … Read more