Apple’s latest iOS 18.4 beta 2 update has brought new features that hint at the upcoming big changes for Siri. The update introduces a variety of new actions in Apple’s Shortcuts app, allowing users to change settings in various Apple apps with fine-grained controls. These new actions are more than just a bonus for Shortcuts … Read more
Rapper Jay-Z has filed a defamation lawsuit against a former accuser, Jane Doe, who claimed he raped her when she was 13. The lawsuit alleges that Doe timed her claim to extort payments from Carter and that her attorneys were “soullessly motivated by greed.” In response, the woman’s attorney Tony Buzbee released a statement saying … Read more
A recent study conducted by researchers has uncovered the long-lasting negative effects of misdiagnosing autoimmune diseases as mental health or psychosomatic conditions. The study, which involved over 3,000 people with autoimmune disease, found that those who received such misdiagnosis experienced feelings of shame, self-doubt, and depression, with some even reporting suicidal thoughts and attempts. The … Read more
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet continued to showcase their affection for each other at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, held after the Oscars ceremony where Chalamet was nominated for Best Actor. The pair, who have been linked since April 2023, stole the show with their coordinating looks and playful PDA. Jenner, 27, started the night … Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a new common instrument to boost military spending across the EU, aiming to increase defense spending by up to €800 billion over the coming years. The plan includes allowing EU countries to draw on €150 billion in loans as part of a five-part strategy. Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-proposes-new-150b-common-defense-fund-military-spending
PepsiCo has developed a new line of spicy potato chips that ditch artificial colors. Simply Ruffles Hot & Spicy, set to hit shelves on March 3, feature an orangish hue instead of the traditional bright red. But despite the change, these chips pack a punch when it comes to heat. Unlike their Flamin’ Hots counterparts, … Read more
European defence shares have surged to record highs as investors bet on increased government spending and a boost in security. The Stoxx Europe aerospace and defence index jumped 8% on Monday, its biggest one-day gain since November 2020. Shares in major defence contractors such as Rheinmetall, Leonardo, Thales, BAE Systems, and Saab also saw significant … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched 21 new Starlink internet satellites into orbit on Sunday night, but suffered a setback when its reusable Falcon 9 booster lost contact shortly after landing. The launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was the fifth and final mission for booster B1086, which had previously flown three Starlink missions as well as … Read more
Duke basketball clinched its second ACC regular-season championship in four seasons with a convincing 93-60 win over Wake Forest on Monday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Behind Cooper Flagg’s 28 points, the Blue Devils extended their unbeaten streak to seven games and improved to 27-3 overall. The victory also marked Duke’s 17th consecutive home game … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a national strategic crypto reserve, which will include five cryptocurrencies. The move is seen as a significant shift in US policy towards cryptocurrency regulation and aims to make America “the crypto capital of the world.” The reserve’s creation comes before a White House Crypto Summit on … Read more