The US aid agency, US Agency for International Development (US AID), has fired several aid workers who were sent to assess relief efforts after a devastating earthquake hit Myanmar on March 28. The firings come as the administration is dismantling the agency and reducing foreign aid. More than 3,300 people were killed and over 4,800 … Read more
Suspected US airstrikes have killed at least two people and wounded nine others in a stronghold of Yemen’s Houthi rebels, according to the group. The strikes, which occurred overnight in Saada, were confirmed by footage aired by the Houthis’ al-Masirah satellite news channel. The intense campaign of airstrikes targeting the Houthis has already killed at … Read more
Israeli citizens are demanding an end to hostilities with Hamas, calling for negotiations over the release of all remaining hostages taken by the Islamic group. Amid stalled peace talks, air strikes and ground operations resumed in Gaza on March 18, killing 60 people. Daily protests in Israel have intensified, as protesters fear attacks could put … Read more
Netflix’s new medical drama Pulse drops its viewers into the world of Maguire Medical during a catastrophic hurricane, setting high stakes for the first season. The show’s main character, Danny (Willa Fitzgerald), has filed a sexual harassment claim against chief resident Phillips (Colin Woodell). The series’ choice to start with a disaster scene allows for … Read more
Houston’s victory over Duke is more than just a notable upset – it’s an epitome of Coach Kelvin Sampson’s molding of the team into a bastion of toughness. The 70-67 win marked a turning point in Sampson’s career, as he showed his players’ resilience and determination. For years, Houston has been known for its gritty … Read more
Meta has made its Llama 4 models available today in Azure AI Foundry and Azure Databricks, enabling developers to build more personalized multimodal experiences. The models are designed to seamlessly integrate text and vision tokens into a unified model backbone, allowing developers to leverage them in applications that demand vast amounts of unlabeled text, image, … Read more
Apple may soon be forced to increase the prices of iPhones in the US, after years of keeping prices stable. The company’s decision comes as global demand for its products slows down. Meanwhile, details about the upcoming iPhone 17 have emerged, including its design. However, Apple’s smart home hub project remains uncertain. Additionally, a beta … Read more
Stellantis has disclosed plans to temporarily lay off 900 hourly workers across its five US facilities in response to newly implemented tariffs that have disrupted production and increased auto import costs. The layoffs are mainly due to the impact of a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, which has led to a 25% increase in … Read more
A search operation has begun in western Germany after three bodies were discovered in a residential building in Weitefeld, Westerwald region. The suspect in the case escaped when police arrived at the scene and is currently on the run. Authorities have advised residents to stay indoors, and a special force has been deployed to investigate. … Read more
Disney has released the first trailer for its upcoming sci-fi film “Tron: Ares,” marking over 40 years since the original 1982 movie. The third installment in the franchise, it follows Jared Leto as Ares, a program tasked with entering the real world. The cast includes Jeff Bridges reprising his role as Kevin Flynn, while Evan … Read more