Apple has removed its advanced encrypted security feature for cloud data in the UK, following a government order that requires the company to build a backdoor for accessing user data. The Advanced Data Protection option, which provided end-to-end encryption for various user data types, is no longer available to new users in the UK. The … Read more
Germany’s competitiveness has stagnated, and once-powerful industries are struggling. Executives say high energy costs and excessive regulations are forcing them to consider moving production abroad, threatening 10,000 jobs in the small community of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. The country’s economic woes have become a top concern for voters, with many agreeing that the next chancellor must quickly … Read more
Grammy-winning Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk changed the lyrics of “O Canada” during a hockey game between the US and Canada, sparking an impromptu protest against President Donald Trump’s comments. Kreviazuk intentionally sang “that only us command” instead of “in all of us command” to express outrage against Trump’s recent statements about Canada becoming the 51st … Read more
Hookworms, a type of blood-feeding parasite, can strike anywhere, including the US. These tiny worms are most often found in international travelers, but it’s not out of the question they can infect Americans, particularly in warm and moist areas. A recent clinical report in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights a unique case of … Read more
Jerry Butler, the iconic R&B singer known as “The Iceman,” has died at the age of 85. A longtime Chicago politician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Butler was a key figure in the city’s music scene for decades. Born in Mississippi, Butler rose to fame with his group the Impressions in the … Read more
De Beers, a multinational diamond mining company, has seen its value decrease by $2.9 billion after being acquired by Anglo American. This significant drop in value is attributed to various factors, including a decline in diamond prices and increased competition. Anglo American’s acquisition of De Beers aims to strengthen the company’s market position and improve … Read more
Neon’s horror movie The Monkey is poised for a successful opening this weekend, with projected earnings of $12M-$14M after $1.9M in previews. This would mark the highest opening for a horror film so far this year. While some may be disappointed by the lower-than-expected numbers, Neon’s satisfactory result should still be seen as a win, … Read more
A reliable leaker has leaked the release date and price of Lego’s upcoming Nintendo Game Boy set. The set is scheduled to arrive on October 1st and will cost $59.99 (around £48). Weighing in at just 421 pieces, it is comparable in size and price to the Lego Piranha Plant set. In contrast, a similar-sized … Read more
LEGO fans eagerly await the company’s latest collaboration with Nintendo. A recent leak has shed more light on the highly-anticipated LEGO Game Boy set. According to VGC, citing reputable leaker FalconBricks, the LEGO Game Boy is scheduled for release on October 1, priced at $59.99. In comparison, the massive LEGO NES set costs a staggering … Read more
President Donald Trump has sparked discussions with investors about a potential plan to reduce US debt by convincing foreign creditors to swap short-term bonds for ultra-long-term ones, which could ease the country’s financial burden and benefit from a weak dollar. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/-mar-a-lago-accord-chatter-is-getting-wall-street-s-attention