Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle United secured spots in next season’s Champions League after dramatic final-day victories. City thrashed Fulham 2-0 to seal second place, with Ilkay Gündogan scoring a stunning overhead kick in the 21st minute. Erling Haaland sealed third place with a late penalty. Chelsea overcame Nottingham Forest 1-0, securing their first Champions … Read more
Former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief economist Kenneth Rogoff believes that cryptocurrency is eroding the US dollar’s dominance and poses a significant threat to its global standing. According to Rogoff, the growing use of crypto in tax evasion and bypassing sanctions is one of the key factors contributing to this decline. The underground economy, also … Read more
A surge in traffic has led to a server overload, resulting in an error message ‘429 Too Many Requests’. This phenomenon occurs when a website receives more requests than it can handle within a specified time frame. Common causes of this issue include: * High traffic volume from social media or online advertising * Unstable … Read more
Microsoft is at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and tech rivals are taking notice. The software giant has been actively promoting its AI capabilities, attracting attention from other industry leaders. The Financial Times offers in-depth coverage of Microsoft’s AI advancements through its digital platform. With a subscription to the FT, readers can access … Read more
Game Mess Mornings with Jeff Grubb and Lex Luddy – In this episode, Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to discuss her new gaming website Rewinder. They also discuss the recent addition of James Earl Jones’ AI-generated voice in Fortnite, as well as various updates for the Switch 2 console and Diddy Kong. News … Read more
A new study has warned that sea level rise will become unmanageable at just 1.5°C of global heating, leading to “catastrophic inland migration”. Even if the average level of heating over the last decade of 1.2°C continues into the future, scientists predict a similar outcome. The loss of ice from giant Greenland and Antarctic ice … Read more
Streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime have faced criticism for their practice of geo-blocking content restrictions in certain regions. This means that users in specific countries are unable to access certain titles due to copyright laws and licensing agreements. The issue has sparked debate among streaming enthusiasts, with some arguing that the restrictions … Read more
Bruce Springsteen has long championed a vision of America that values unity, inclusion, and respect for diversity. In contrast, Donald Trump embodies an opposing idea that prioritizes his own interests over others. As the 2024 election approaches, their opposing ideologies have come to the forefront. A recent incident in which Trump sent a fake video … Read more
King Charles III is set to visit Canada on May 26-27, where he will deliver the speech from the throne in Ottawa. The 76-year-old monarch’s visit comes as tensions between Canada and the US are rising over a proposed 51st state for Canada. During his four-day trip, King Charles will meet with Prime Minister Mark … Read more
Kenneth Rogoff, a Harvard academic and chess grandmaster, has released his latest book “Our Dollar, Your Problem”, which offers a lucid narrative of international economics since 1971. The book takes its title from John Connally’s famous quote about the dollar being “our problem” for other countries. Rogoff, who has been a vocal advocate for fiscal … Read more