Plastic particles are present in most of us, regardless of where we live. While the impact may seem negligible for some, it can be severe for others. In 2024, Consumer Reports tested 100 foods with varied packaging and found high levels of phthalates and bisphenols, chemicals commonly used in plastics. These toxins can disrupt hormone … Read more
Zoë Saldana, who won Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars for her role in the film “Emilia”, apologized for the movie’s representation of Mexico mere moments after her win. The Mexican reporter asked Saldaña about the heart of the film, to which she replied that she was “very, very sorry” that some Mexicans felt offended. … Read more
OPEC+’s decision to increase crude production has led to a decline in oil prices. The group’s announcement confirmed that more oil would be pumped into the market, which reduced demand and put downward pressure on prices. The move was seen as a response to rising energy costs and efforts to stabilize global markets. As a … Read more
US President Donald Trump has triggered a major crisis with Ukraine and Russia, escalating tensions amid global economic uncertainty. Trump ordered a pause to all military aid to Ukraine, citing that Ukrainian leaders have not shown “good faith commitment to peace.” The move comes days after his heated clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The … Read more
Lenovo has showcased several concept laptops at the MWC event in Barcelona, including a laptop with a folding screen and another that can be powered by solar energy. The company aims to revolutionize productivity, multitasking, and AI-driven collaboration with its innovative designs. At the heart of Lenovo’s concept is the ThinkBook AI PC Concept, codenamed … Read more
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have gained new insights into a mysterious cosmic body dubbed SIMP 0136, which could be either a rogue planet or a “failed star.” This object drifts through space at approximately 20 light-years from Earth without any stellar anchor, exhibiting unusual characteristics that have puzzled scientists for years. … Read more
Macaulay Culkin was overjoyed when his younger brother, Kieran Culkin, won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at the ceremony for “A Real Pain”. During a livestream conversation with Vanity Fair Oscar Party host Tan France, Macaulay shared that he only watched the part of the show where Kieran’s award was announced. In his acceptance … Read more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are taking the lead in shaping Europe’s security, bolstering Ukraine’s defenses, and preventing a ceasefire that would favor Moscow. The two leaders convened a crisis summit in London to discuss their efforts, which come as the US administration has been at odds with Kyiv. Starmer … Read more
Calls for transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine have gained momentum, with officials in Europe and elsewhere urging the use of billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine and finance its reconstruction. The money, roughly $300 billion owned by Russia’s central bank, was frozen by the United States, European Union, … Read more
CoreWeave, a cloud computing company that provides Nvidia processors to companies such as Meta and Microsoft, is set to go public on the Nasdaq exchange. The company’s IPO prospectus reveals revenue of $1.92 billion in 2024, a staggering increase of over 700% from the previous year. Microsoft, which accounted for 62% of CoreWeave’s revenue, has … Read more