President Donald Trump’s plan to take over Gaza and remove its 2 million Palestinian residents has been widely condemned by the international community, citing it as a clear violation of international law. Forced deportation is considered a war crime and a crime against humanity under international humanitarian law, which prohibits the transfer of civilians. The … Read more
Scientists at the University of Toronto have created a revolutionary new material by combining machine learning with nanotechnology. The breakthrough could transform entire industries, including aerospace and automotive. For decades, engineers have sought materials that balance strength and weight. Traditional options like aluminum and titanium have limitations, while carbon fiber is not always the best … Read more
Two owners of Nvidia’s new RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPUs have reported damaged power connectors, including melted power cables and burn marks on the PSU end. The issues are similar to those experienced with RTX 4090 models two years ago, where users reported melted power cables. Nvidia initially blamed user error for not properly plugging … Read more
Goldman Sachs has ended its formal board diversity policy, citing a December court ruling over a similar initiative at the Nasdaq stock exchange. The move follows rollbacks of other DEI initiatives by large US corporations. The policy change was prompted by a legal ruling that struck down Nasdaq’s efforts to get companies to diversify their … Read more
Two US senators have expressed concern over a weight loss ad by Hims & Hers, slated to run during the Super Bowl. The “Sick of the System” ad criticizes the $160 billion industry and claims its own products are affordable and doctor-trusted alternatives. US Senators Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall have written to the FDA, … Read more
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee in Washington, sharing key takeaways about the economy and monetary policy. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-11/fed-s-powell-testifies-in-us-senate-key-takeaways-on-economy-rate-policy
The Kansas City Chiefs’ loss on Sunday marks an important milestone in NFL history – no team has ever won three consecutive Super Bowls. This achievement is all the more remarkable given that there can’t be a three-peat next year, either. The NFL stands out among major American sports leagues for this distinction. In contrast, … Read more
FGF Brands, a pastry wholesaler, has issued a voluntary recall of its baked goods products due to potential listeria risks at one of its facilities. The recall affects approximately 2 million baked goods in the US and Canada. The company detected “environmental findings” of listeria at one of its facilities, prompting the recall. However, FGF … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has emphasized Europe’s and France’s potential as leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) development, amid speculation that the US and UK are playing hardball over a diplomatic declaration at the Paris AI summit. Macron told investors and tech companies attending the summit to “choose Europe and France for AI,” highlighting the country’s … Read more
President Trump has opened up the possibility of negotiations for a cease-fire in Ukraine, but experts say deterring Russia from re-invading Ukraine will require significant European involvement. The idea of “European boots on the ground” to keep the peace and monitor a cease-fire has gained attention, with some countries considering deploying their troops to Ukraine. … Read more