The first round of Poland’s presidential election saw Rafał Trzaskowski win with 30.8% of the vote, followed by Karol Nawrocki with 29.1%, according to preliminary exit polls. The two candidates will face each other in the second round on June 1. Other candidates, including Slawomir Mentzen and several women, also took part in the election. … Read more
Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa leads his Socialist party, but it fell short of winning a majority in the recent election. According to early results, his Democratic Alliance won the most seats, but the exact number is still uncertain. The election was closely contested between the Socialists and the far-right Chega party. The two parties … Read more
A new technology has been developed that uses artificial intelligence to recommend books based on individual readers’ preferences. This innovative system is designed to help people discover new authors and genres they may not have considered before. The technology works by analyzing users’ reading history and behavior, such as the types of books they like … Read more
Pope Leo XIV has taken the helm of a divided church, calling for unity that recognizes its diversity. Inaugurated as the first American pope on Sunday, Leo celebrated an outdoor Mass in St. Peter’s Square, surrounded by over 100,000 faithful. He emphasized the need for a new unity that balances tradition with engagement with modernity. … Read more
The NASCAR Cup Series is set to take over historic North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina on Sunday for the annual NASCAR All-Star Race. Twenty-three drivers will compete for a $1 million prize, with 20 qualifying automatically and two gaining entrance through the All-Star Open. Brad Keselowski won the first heat race to secure the … Read more
Nvidia is making a significant push beyond its Silicon Valley roots, signing deals with countries and upstart cloud players to reduce its dependence on tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. The chipmaker aims to own the global AI game, not just play a part in someone else’s. Recent events show Nvidia’s commitment to this … Read more
The US stock market declined in late hours following a downgrade by Moody’s Ratings, citing concerns over the growing government debt. This move raised worries about the nation’s status as a global safe-haven for investors. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust plummeted about 1% after close, while Treasury futures hit session lows. The market experienced … Read more
US sports team owners will only be able to write off half of the value of their franchises under a new Republican tax bill, as part of President Donald Trump’s pledge to target “special tax breaks” for billionaires. The National Football League has increased its lobbying efforts since Trump took office, vowing to end what … Read more
Jesy Nelson, the Little Mix alum, has welcomed twin daughters Ocean and Story with boyfriend Zion Foster on May 15. The babies were born prematurely at 31 weeks plus 5 days. The couple announced their arrival in a joint post on Instagram, stating, “Our beautiful baby girls decided to come at 31 weeks plus 5 … Read more
A recent video shared on Reddit demonstrates the risks of pointing a phone camera directly at a lidar sensor. The camera’s sensor is permanently damaged, resulting in colorful burn marks and loss of function. Lidar sensors are used in self-driving cars to “see” their surroundings by shooting infrared laser beams at nearby objects. However, cameras … Read more