Turkey is in the grip of a deepening crisis after the arrest of its top opposition candidate, Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, on corruption charges. The move has sparked widespread protests and raised concerns about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian tactics. Imamoglu was arrested on March 19 by state prosecutors who accused him of corruption in … Read more
Cam Smith, a 22-year-old phenom acquired from the Chicago Cubs this offseason, has made history by becoming the second-youngest player to start on Opening Day for the Houston Astros. The rookie slugger was informed of his call-up during an emotional clubhouse meeting with manager Joe Espada and his mother. Smith’s rapid ascent to the major … Read more
A security service is protecting the website from online attacks, causing your browser to block access. The action that triggered this block could be as simple as submitting a specific word or phrase, or using an SQL command. To get unblocked, email the site owner with details of what you were doing when the page … Read more
Prince Harry has stepped down from a charity he co-founded in his mother’s honour, citing a breakdown in relationship with the chairwoman who took legal action against the trustees. Sentebale, which aims to help people living with HIV and Aids in southern Africa, had previously reported concerns about governance and power abuse. The Charity Commission … Read more
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has taken up its largest-ever share of seats in the country’s new parliament, with 152 lawmakers seated in the Bundestag. The AfD’s dominance was evident during the first session on Tuesday, as its parliamentary leader Bernd Baumann demanded that former leader Alexander Gauland be recognized as “Father of … Read more
Apple is hosting its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) entirely online from June 9 to 13, 2025. The event, dubbed WWDC25, will be free for all developers and will feature the latest advancements in Apple software. The conference will provide unique access to Apple experts, new tools, frameworks, and features, with video sessions and opportunities … Read more
Solano County is still grappling with elevated cases of tuberculosis (TB), a contagious disease that primarily causes lung infections. Public Health officials say the fight against TB requires continued vigilance and hard work to identify active cases and provide treatment. According to Dr. Cameron Kaiser, deputy public health officer and TB controller for Solano County, … Read more
Scientists have discovered a houndshark species capable of making clicking noises, challenging the long-held assumption that these predators are silent. Researchers led by Dr. Carolin Nieder found that the rig shark (Mustelus lenticulatus) produces metallic clicks when handled during experiments. This ability to produce sounds intentionally is uncommon in marine animals and sheds new light … Read more
Character.AI, a leading chatbot platform, has introduced a new feature called “Parental Insights” to provide parents with a better understanding of their child’s activity on the platform. The tool allows caregivers to monitor their children’s daily usage, top characters interacted with, and time spent on each character. The feature is accessible via the child’s account … Read more
Turkish opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, as sustained protests calling for his release entered their seventh night. The visit comes after a week of protests sparked by Imamoglu’s detention. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/03/25/turkey-istanbul-mayor-erdogan-imamoglu