A German court handed down prison sentences to four former Volkswagen executives for their role in the company’s emissions-cheating scandal. Jens Hadler received the longest sentence of 4.5 years for orchestrating “particularly serious” fraud, which involved installing software that allowed vehicles to temporarily bypass pollution controls during inspections. The scandal led to a significant shift … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded several high-stakes deals worth over $10 billion during his visit to Hanoi, Vietnam. The agreements cover defence, satellites, nuclear energy, and vaccines. During the visit, Airline VietJet agreed to buy 20 more Airbus planes, further solidifying its position in the Southeast Asian market. The US trade tensions with Washington … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron was caught on video shoving his wife, Brigitte Macron, in the face at an airport in Vietnam, sparking widespread concern and conspiracy theories about disinformation. However, Macron claimed they were play-fighting, saying “we are squabbling and joking with my wife”. The incident has raised questions about the role of social media … Read more
Russia and Ukraine completed a massive prisoner exchange on Sunday, with 1,000 prisoners released by each side, marking the largest since the war began three years ago. The three-day swap was agreed upon during face-to-face talks between the two sides in Istanbul earlier this month. The prisoner exchange included civilians and has been seen as … Read more
Dick Van Dyke revealed that he and longtime friend Ed Asner were set to star in a remake of The Odd Couple, a classic comedy about two friends who live together despite their vastly different personalities. The project was lost after Asner’s death in 2021 at the age of 91. The Odd Couple has had … Read more
Google has reportedly signed a multi-year deal with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to produce its Tensor chips. The partnership is expected to last between three to five years and will enable Google to design core components of the chip tailored to its Pixel phones, focusing on performance, efficiency, or AI. According to reports, TSMC’s … Read more
Cardiologist Eric Topol has spent 17 years searching for the key to healthy aging and has made a groundbreaking discovery. By studying the genomes of “Wellderly” individuals – people in their 80s and older with no major chronic diseases – he found that there was no clear genetic explanation for their longevity. However, Topol’s research … Read more
A decline in scent detection is linked to conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. However, recent studies suggest that restoring sensitivity to smell may not only slow cognitive decline but also reverse it. Researchers have developed novel training kits to improve olfactory abilities. Using these kits, scientists tested their effectiveness on reversing Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice. … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The mogul’s trial began on May 12 and has continued with testimony from key witnesses, including his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura. Ventura, who dated rapper Kid Cudi in 2011-2012, claimed that Combs threatened her and Kid Cudi … Read more
Marcus Ericsson came close to winning the 109th Indianapolis 500 but fell short, finishing second behind Alex Palou by just .68 seconds. The 34-year-old Swedish driver led with 14 laps remaining before Palou took advantage of an opening in Turn 1 on Lap 186. Ericsson expressed his disappointment and frustration after the race, saying “second … Read more