During Donald Trump’s inauguration, a striking image emerged – one of the world’s richest and most influential men standing in support of their president. However, this tableau could also be seen as a desperate attempt to avoid retribution from Trump’s second term. Many prominent business leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, … Read more
Bluesky, a social network claiming to be open and decentralized, has censored several accounts in Turkey at the request of government authorities. The platform’s moderation service, which uses geographic labelers to restrict content, has raised concerns among users about its true level of openness. The Freedom of Expression Association reported that 72 Bluesky accounts were … Read more
Vancouver Coastal Health has confirmed that Kai-ji Adam Lo, the accused mass killer in Saturday’s deadly festival attack, was under the care of a mental health team and on leave from hospital when the tragedy occurred. According to the Mental Health Act, Lo was released on extended leave from the designated facility with appropriate support … Read more
In an interview with The Media Line, Israeli General Amir Avivi hinted at Israeli involvement in a recent chemical strike on Iranian rocket fuel. He stated that the attack was likely premeditated, given that it targeted fuel for ballistic rockets. Avivi expressed concerns about Iran’s intentions ahead of renewed US-Iran negotiations. He warned that Tehran … Read more
Damian Lillard, one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, has suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury, casting a dark shadow over the Milwaukee Bucks’ championship aspirations. The 35-year-old’s return from a blood clot issue was seen as a miraculous comeback, but his sudden collapse raises questions about the team’s long-term prospects. The loss … Read more
Microsoft has re-released its controversial Recall to Copilot tool on PCs, which captures screenshots and reads messages optically without user consent. This raises significant security and privacy concerns, as users’ messages can be analyzed, indexed, and stored by the AI in an easily searchable database on a device they don’t control. The tool can siphon … Read more
The 2025 NFL season officially begins for fantasy football leagues, including rookie dynasty drafts. The draft has already begun for some teams, while others will take place soon. Our writer’s top tier includes players in the first three positions that are likely to be consistent contributors. In the fourth tier, our writer would prioritize addressing … Read more
China has successfully retrieved two satellites that were damaged after a failed rocket launch in March 2024. The operation, which lasted for 123 days, utilized a novel navigation technique to guide the satellites back into their intended orbits. The satellites, known as DRO-A and DRO-B, were part of China’s growing space program aimed at improving … Read more
The Pentagon has confirmed that US forces have conducted over 1,000 strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to combat the group. The strikes, which were largely carried out in secret, have resulted in the deaths of senior Houthi leaders and the degradation of their missile capabilities. According to … Read more
A 27-year-old Chinese student living in Japan was airlifted with altitude sickness from near the peak of Mount Fuji last week, but returned to the mountain’s slope just four days later and was rescued again. Authorities are urging climbers to exercise caution during the off-season, warning of harsh conditions including low temperatures and snow. The … Read more