Germany has made a significant move by deploying its first permanent foreign military unit since World War II, with troops now stationed along Lithuania’s eastern border. The deployment was marked by an inauguration ceremony in Vilnius, attended by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, and Defence Secretary Boris Pistorius. Merz emphasized the need … Read more
A US district judge has ruled in favor of Megan Garcia, a grieving mother who sued Google over its involvement with Character.AI’s chatbots. Garcia claimed the chatbots contributed to her 14-year-old son’s suicide and that Google played a part in their design by providing components and participating in their integration. The judge found Garcia’s allegations … Read more
The College Football Playoff (CFP) is introducing a new seeding model that will rank all 12 teams in order of their final playoff rankings, starting from the upcoming season. This change means the four highest-ranked teams regardless of conference championships won will receive a first-round bye into the quarterfinals. Under the new policy, only five … Read more
A team of astronomers has discovered a new, large planet beyond Neptune’s orbit, dubbed 2017 OF201. This minor world measures between 290 and 510 miles (470 and 820 kilometers) in diameter, rivaling the largest asteroid in the belt, Ceres. The object is classified as an extreme trans-Neptunian object, with an orbit that takes it as … Read more
Renowned mountain guide Lukas Furtenbach achieved a remarkable feat by putting four British clients on the summit of Mount Everest less than a week after they left London. This marks one of the fastest ascents on record, with the climbers reaching the 8,849-meter peak just over five days into their expedition. The group had undergone … Read more
Zachary Levi is retooling his career after a tumultuous few years in Hollywood. The actor, once a fan favorite after starring in Tangled and Shazam!, has faced backlash for his support of Donald Trump and comments on COVID-19 vaccines. Levi’s controversy began when he suggested that Gavin Creel died from the vaccine, drawing widespread criticism. … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Israel probably killed Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh as part of its intensified military operation in Gaza. The statement comes as the conflict escalates, with both sides exchanging fire and suffering heavy casualties. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/3a231f5a-9377-4b3d-841d-cde3c3e5660f
Former Edmonton Oilers goalie Grant Fuhr shared his thoughts on the team’s stunning 6-3 loss to Dallas in Game 1 of their Western Conference Final. The Stars scored five unanswered goals in the game’s final 20 minutes, snapping a two-period lead built by the Oilers. Fuhr watched from Palm Desert, California, where he was enjoying … Read more
Britain has signed a deal with Mauritius to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, securing the future of a key US-UK air base. The agreement, worth billions of pounds, will allow Britain to retain control of Diego Garcia under a 99-year lease. The deal was delayed by a last-minute High Court injunction, but a judge … Read more
Jeff Blashill is the new coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, succeeding Anders Sorenson who was promoted after Luke Richardson’s early season firing. The veteran coach takes over at a crucial stage in the team’s rebuilding process. Blashill, 51, brings significant experience to the role, having previously coached the Detroit Red Wings from 2015 to 2022 … Read more