Instagram has confirmed that it’s testing a new feature allowing users to privately signal dislike or irrelevance for comments on Feed posts and Reels. The company won’t display a dislike count, and no one will know if a user taps the button. The test aims to improve the comment section’s quality and make it more … Read more
In the opening scene of Love, Actually, Hugh Grant’s character reflects on how airports showcase the importance of physical affection. But what does science say about non-sexual touch and its impact on our mental and physical health? Research suggests that physical contact with loved ones can have a profound effect on our wellbeing. Studies show … Read more
Israel has released three hostages held captive by Hamas for nearly 500 days. The hostages, Sagui Dekel Chen, Alexander Sasha Troufanov, and Iair Horn, were abducted during a Hamas attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz in October 2023. Amazon, where the hostages worked as engineers, remained silent over their captivity, sparking widespread criticism. Amazon’s management advised … Read more
A convoy of United Nations peacekeepers was attacked by protesters who set fire to one of the vehicles, leaving two people wounded, including a senior commander. More than 25 people have been arrested and another is being detained as Lebanese authorities investigate the incident. Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar announced that investigations will determine who … Read more
Artificial intelligence stocks are expected to benefit from increasing adoption, but two companies stand out – Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and Amazon (AMZN). Despite beating the S&P 500 over the past year, Palantir has a sell rating due to its high valuation. In contrast, Amazon is expected to rise 20% as its strong presence in cloud … Read more
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently spoke at a breakfast event in Columbus, sharing his thoughts on various topics including working from home, tariffs, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and remote work. Dimon expressed concerns about the impact of full-time remote work on company culture, collaboration, and client service. While acknowledging that some benefits may … Read more
Astronomers have discovered that objects from the closest star system to our Sun, Alpha Centauri, are constantly escaping into interstellar space and traveling towards the Milky Way. According to a new study, asteroids and comets in this system are drifting away from their parent stars and making the long journey to our Solar System. Researchers … Read more
A recent security issue was reported on doge.gov, the official website of a US government initiative. A coder found that at least two database entries remained visible on the live site, which stated: “this is a joke of a .gov site” and “THESE ‘EXPERTS’ LEFT THEIR DATABASE OPEN -roro.” This discovery raises concerns about website … Read more
Hamas has confirmed it will adhere to the ceasefire agreement with Israel, despite threatening to delay the release of Israeli hostages. The group said in a statement that it would continue implementing the deal, including exchanging prisoners according to the specified timetable. The agreement, brokered by the US and Israel, includes the release of three … Read more
Singer and actor Dominic Fike is set to reprise his role as Elliot in HBO’s hit drama series “Euphoria.” Despite being left off an initial list of new and returning cast members, sources confirm that Fike will return for Season 3. Fike initially joined the show in its second season, playing a complex character who … Read more