The European Union is open to easing its fiscal rules in order to increase defence spending, according to reports. This move could help address concerns about the bloc’s military capabilities and modernise its armed forces. However, any changes to the fiscal framework would need to be carefully considered and agreed upon by EU member states. … Read more
A South Korean startup called Cinamon has raised an $8.5 million Series B round to launch its animated video generation platform “CINEV.” The company plans to use the new capital to build its 3D animation tool, which combines AI motion generation and a filmmaking-focused large language model. CINEV aims to provide users with a more … Read more
The chief executive of Anglo American, one of the world’s largest mining companies, has warned that US tariffs on imports from countries like Australia and South Africa could lead to increased costs for miners. The company’s CEO, Mark Cutts, stated that the tariffs, imposed in response to the US-China trade dispute, will have a lasting … Read more
A visitor attempted to access a website, but was blocked due to receiving 429 Too Many Requests errors. This issue occurs when a user submits too many requests within a short period of time, exceeding the server’s capacity. The HTTP Status Code 429 indicates that the origin server has received one or more too many … Read more
A new “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” sequel series is reportedly nearing a pilot order at Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar set to reprise her iconic role in a recurring capacity. The untitled project, which will focus on a new Slayer character, is being written and showrun by Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman, with Chloé Zhao … Read more
Liberated Brands, the parent company behind iconic skate and surf brands Quiksilver, Billabong, and Volcom, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The move comes as more customers shift towards fast-fashion retailers, forcing the company to close its US retail stores and wind down its North American operations. Liberated sought court protection on Sunday, revealing … Read more
A website’s request limit was exceeded due to a sudden surge in traffic, resulting in an error message of “429 Too Many Requests.” This issue typically occurs when a website’s server is unable to handle the number of requests it is receiving within a given timeframe. The 429 status code is a common indicator of … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China sent cryptocurrency prices crashing down, including his own meme coin, which is now trading at about 75% below its all-time high. Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, initially fell to around $92,000 before rebounding over $100,000 after Trump announced a pause … Read more
A small group of protesters demonstrated outside the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C., over concerns about Elon Musk’s associates accessing sensitive personal data of millions of federal employees. The protesters, carrying signs that read “fork this” and “get the fork out of my data,” chanted slogans criticizing the situation. Stephanie LaTour, a former … Read more
Electronic Arts (EA) has introduced “Battlefield Labs,” a new community testing program to give players a chance to test the next installment in the popular Battlefield franchise. The program aims to involve the gaming community in shaping the game’s development. To participate, players can sign up for the program now, with the first phase set … Read more