Google has introduced a new feature in its calendar service, allowing users to access the AI assistant Gemini as a dedicated sidebar. The Gemini feature is currently being tested in Workspace Labs and hasn’t been made available to all standard users yet. To access Gemini, users can click on the new button that appears in … Read more
JBL has finally upgraded its popular portable Bluetooth speakers, the Flip and Charge lines, after years of anticipation. The new updates bring significant improvements in durability, battery life, and sound quality. The JBL Flip 7 is a smaller, more affordable speaker that boasts an IP68 rating for enhanced protection against dust and water. It offers … Read more
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila, Philippines, after being charged by the International Criminal Court (ICC) with crimes against humanity and extrajudicial killings during his war on drugs. The arrest comes amid allegations that thousands of people were killed outside of a court’s jurisdiction during his presidency. Duterte was taken into … Read more
Tibetan protesters clashed with police outside the Chinese embassy in New Delhi on Monday, marking the 66th anniversary of their uprising against China. The protesters, many of whom had their faces painted in Tibetan colors, shouted anti-China slogans and carried flags as they marched through the city. Hundreds of people also gathered in Dharamshala, where … Read more
In a new book released on Tuesday, the 89-year-old Dalai Lama has revealed that his spiritual successor will be born outside of Tibet and China’s control. The Tibetan spiritual leader stated that his people’s aspiration for freedom cannot be indefinitely delayed. The Dalai Lama wrote that he will reincarnate in the “free world” to continue … Read more
Renowned South African playwright and author Athol Fugard left an indelible mark on the life of writer Barney Norris, who had the privilege of spending time with him in 2022. The duo worked on a book together, but their time was filled with more than just creative pursuits. They shared meals, walks, and laughter, forming … Read more
US President Donald Trump has publicly expressed support for Adam Boehler’s talks with Hamas, a designation it received from the US in 1997. However, this stance is at odds with claims made by Israel that the administration never agreed to these secret negotiations. Behind closed doors, Israeli officials have voiced their displeasure and anger over … Read more
Banks are cutting jobs amid a slowdown in investment banking fees, with some firms accelerating their layoffs. Goldman Sachs will cut 3-5% of its workforce in May, while Bank of America is also reducing its investment banking team. The decline in fees is attributed to geopolitical turmoil and tariff threats, which have taken a toll … Read more
A Harvard researcher has sparked controversy by claiming that three popular fruits can be detrimental to health due to their high sugar content. Dr. Nick Norwitz, a metabolic health researcher, warns of the dangers of mangoes, grapes, and jackfruit, citing studies that link excessive fructose consumption to obesity, cancer, and damage to the small intestines. … Read more
A pro-Palestinian activist group, Palestine Action, has claimed responsibility for vandalizing President Donald Trump’s golf course in Scotland. The group targeted the “Trump Turnberry” golf course and hotel in southwest Scotland on Saturday night, spray-painting “Gaza is not (for) sale” across the lawn and damaging the clubhouse. The vandalism came as a response to Trump’s … Read more