Director Michael Morris has revealed Colin Firth’s emotional reaction to his role in the latest Bridget Jones installment, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Speculation had surrounded whether Firth would be kept or killed off from the film. According to Morris, Firth was on board for the project and expressed sadness that he couldn’t use … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek has made headlines for its remarkable capabilities, but experts say the key to its success lies in its training data on Chinese language and culture. The assumption is that this unique training set improved DeepSeek’s logical abilities, allowing it to tackle complex concepts with greater ease. According to Xiang Ligang, … Read more
Middleweight contender Jared Cannonier is standing by his fellow fighter, Sean Strickland, after the latter’s lopsided decision loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 312. Despite being criticized for a subpar performance, Strickland still fought hard and broke his nose in the process. In an interview, Cannonier praised Strickland’s determination, saying he competed for five … Read more
In an unprecedented move, the Japanese government will release up to 210,000 tonnes of stockpiled rice into the market to combat soaring prices caused by record summer heat and distribution issues. The decision aims to stabilize prices that have surged over 50% in recent months. Agriculture Minister Taku Eto announced the plan on Friday, citing … Read more
Senator Gary Peters has sounded the alarm on President Donald Trump’s handling of the bird flu pandemic, warning that the administration’s blackout of critical health information could lead to a “deadly” outbreak. The CDC was told to stop working with the World Health Organization immediately, while President Trump put a 90-day pause on some communications … Read more
Investors are flocking to protect themselves from rising volatility on Wall Street, amid fears of market instability. The move comes as traders and investors seek to safeguard their portfolios against potential market fluctuations. This trend is driven by concerns over the economic outlook and global financial markets. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/2f4b4acb-29be-4747-97f4-a831cef94d7e
A car rammed into a crowd of demonstrators in Munich, Germany, injuring at least 28 people, including children. The incident occurred hours before world leaders were set to arrive for the annual Munich Security Conference. The suspect is identified as 24-year-old Farhad N, an Afghan asylum seeker who arrived in Germany in 2016. His asylum … Read more
US President Donald Trump has proposed taking control of the Gaza Strip, citing a need for a “hard stance” on the region. However, he expressed uncertainty about Israel’s intentions and actions. A fragile ceasefire is currently in place in Gaza, but concerns remain over the condition of released hostages and detainees. The United Nations is … Read more
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that avian influenza (H5N1) has been spreading among dairy cows in the United States since last year. The outbreak has now affected 968 dairy herds, with 68 confirmed cases in humans and one death reported in the US. Three cow veterinarians … Read more
Jay-Z has welcomed the dismissal of a rape lawsuit filed against him in 2000, calling the allegations “frivolous, fictitious and appalling”. The civil case, which named the rapper as a defendant alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs, was dropped by the accuser, Jane Doe. According to a filing in federal court, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit … Read more