King Charles is set to become the first British monarch to address a joint session of the Italian Parliament during his four-day state visit, starting today in Rome. The royal couple’s twentieth wedding anniversary coincides with this trip. The King met with Italian President Sergio Matarella on the first day, followed by a visit to … Read more
A devastating fire broke out at the Syctom recycling plant in northern Paris on Monday, April 7. Emergency services urged residents to stay away from the area as firefighters battled the blaze, which had ravaged one of the city’s largest recycling facilities. The fire, which started underground and then spread rapidly through the building, left … Read more
The Trump administration has announced that it will not renew contracts for 10 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) programs, pulling millions of dollars in federal funding that small and mid-sized manufacturers rely on to support their operations. This decision marks the first step in potentially cutting funding to the entire national MEP network. The National Institute … Read more
Bayern Munich, the current Bundesliga leader, is set to face off against Serie A champion Inter Milan in a crucial first-leg encounter for the UEFA Champions League semifinals. The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 8, at the Allianz Arena, with kickoff set for 9 p.m. CEST local time. Fans around the … Read more
Astronomers have discovered two white dwarf stars hurtling towards a violent explosion. Located 160 light-years from Earth within the Milky Way galaxy, these stellar remnants are destined for four explosive detonations. The discovery offers a glimpse into the dramatic fates awaiting some of the universe’s most fascinating objects. White dwarfs represent the final stage of … Read more
The US Department of Justice has disbanded its national crypto enforcement unit, citing a 2020 order from the previous administration to regulate cryptocurrencies through prosecutions rather than legislation. Deputy Attorney General Rachel Lloyd scrapped the unit, which had been formed in 2019 with the goal of combating cryptocurrency-related crimes. However, Lloyd has accused the prior … Read more
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are adjusting to life back on Earth after their extended space mission. The duo, who spent eight days in orbit around the International Space Station before technical issues forced a prolonged journey, have shared what they find strange about returning home. Their original plan was to return to … Read more
Microsoft has released a playable demo of Quake 2 using its generative AI technology. The demo, which runs on the company’s Copilot platform, can only last for two minutes and features low frame rates, unresponsive controls, and blurry textures. Despite its limitations, Microsoft is proud of the prototype and has made it available online. Players … Read more
The US Social Security Administration’s sudden decision to cut phone services for its beneficiaries is leaving many worried about their access to benefits. This move, which was initially set to affect disabled people, has now been reversed, but concerns remain. In March 2025, the Washington Post reported that Social Security was planning to cut phone … Read more
Prince Harry is challenging the decision to downgrade his security in the UK, with the Court of Appeal hearing that he was “singled out for different, unjustified and inferior treatment”. The Duke of Sussex had requested a bespoke process for his security arrangements after stepping down as a full-time royal in 2020. However, the decision … Read more