Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance addressed concerns about Artificial Intelligence (AI) at a global summit in Paris. The two leaders emphasized that AI will not replace human workers but rather change job types and create new opportunities. Prime Minister Modi stated that “History has shown that work does not … Read more
Ecuador’s presidential run-off has produced a surprise outcome, with incumbent Daniel Noboa trailing leftist Luisa Gonzalez by less than 1%. In the first round of voting, Noboa had secured 44.3% of the votes, while Gonzalez had secured 43.8%. The two candidates will now face each other in an April presidential run-off. Noboa has campaigned on … Read more
US Representative Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) has made a shocking accusation against her ex-fiancé, alleging physical abuse and filming without consent. She also claims that he was part of a group of business associates who conspired to sexually abuse women. This extraordinary statement was made in an impassioned speech on the House floor. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/11/nancy-mace-rape-accusations-house-speech
Sources claim that Brittany Mahomes was “instructed” to keep away from Taylor Swift during the Super Bowl due to Donald Trump’s attendance and his past remarks about the singer. The move was allegedly made to shield Brittany from potential backlash. Despite their differing politics, the two friends have maintained their friendship by supporting each other … Read more
The 67th annual Grammys took place against the backdrop of devastating Los Angeles wildfires, but one emotional moment stood out amidst the tragedy. A carefully crafted video tribute to former One Direction member Liam Payne, who died at age 31 in October, aired during the In Memoriam section. Grammy Awards executive producer Ben Winston revealed … Read more
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, released on Tuesday for PCs, Macs, and consoles, has been shaped by two Ph.D. historians on its design team, who brought a deep appreciation of cultures across the globe to the game. The latest installment in the turn-based strategy series maintains a colonialist worldview at its core, with players often pitted … Read more
Waffle House has introduced an extra 50-cent charge per egg ordered due to a severe strain of avian flu that is affecting the national egg supply, driving up prices. A customer, @bcolebrenda, recently visited the restaurant and gave her server a $50 tip after being told she couldn’t have eggs due to the surcharge. @bcolebrenda … Read more
A high school student, Ading2210, has created a new project called LinuxPDF, which runs a version of the Linux operating system inside a 6MB PDF document that can be opened by a Chromium-based browser. The LinuxPDF project uses a modified version of the TinyEMU RISC-V emulator to achieve this feat. The LinuxPDF interface resembles the … Read more
Steam has made its policy banning games that use paid advertising as a business model more visible, despite it being in effect for at least five years. The new policy warns developers not to require players to watch ads to play or gate gameplay behind advertisements. The rule states that developers should not utilize paid … Read more
Energy giant BP is making significant changes to its strategy, vowing a “fundamental reset” as it struggles with plunging profits. The company’s CEO, Murray Auchincloss, has promised to shift focus away from renewable energy sources and invest more in oil and natural gas production. Analysts predict that BP will reduce spending on low-emissions technologies like … Read more