The European Union has approved a €150 billion arms fund to bolster its defense amid fears of Russian attacks on EU soil and concerns over US reliability. The Security Action for Europe (SAFE) borrowing scheme was proposed by Brussels in March as part of efforts to boost the bloc’s defenses. After months of negotiations, 26 … Read more
The United States’ leadership role in NATO, the most successful military alliance in history, is under scrutiny due to recent statements and actions by President Trump. The U.S. has a long history of maintaining peace and stability in Europe following World War II, but now, European leaders fear that America’s reliability as an ally is … Read more
SpaceX is set to launch its ninth Starship test flight today at 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT). The event marks a crucial milestone in the development of the giant rocket, which is designed to be reusable and capable of carrying humans to Mars. CEO Elon Musk will provide an update on his company’s vision for … Read more
Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the Louisiana family behind Duck Commander, died on Sunday at 79. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease last December. The Robertsons rose to fame after their reality show took off in 2012, showcasing the family duck-call business. Each episode ended with Phil praying over a meal with his extended family, … Read more
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has added a new warning to its iShares Bitcoin Trust filing, highlighting quantum computing as a potential risk to Bitcoin’s long-term security. The update flags that if quantum tech advances far enough, it could break the cryptographic systems that secure Bitcoin. Quantum computers process huge numbers of possibilities at … Read more
US business spending on equipment softened in April, with core capital goods orders declining 1.3% and shipments of these goods falling 0.1%. This decline is attributed to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, which has been causing businesses to postpone their capital projects until they have more clarity on policy. Economists, … Read more
The introduction of Negan in The Walking Dead serves as a precursor to The Last of Us’s own menacing villain, Abby. Both characters deliver brutal and intense moments that threaten the franchise’s standing in the zeitgeist. In The Walking Dead, Negan’s debut is forever etched after he brutally kills beloved characters Abraham and Glenn. Meanwhile, … Read more
A massive 2,000-mile rift is tearing apart East Africa, driven by molten rock from deep inside the Earth’s core. Scientists say a new ocean could form, reshaping the continent. The Somali and Nubian plates are moving apart at 0.2 inches per year, causing frequent earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and dramatic landscape fractures. Measurements show the plates … Read more
TCL is set to launch a new feature that makes it easier for users to create a spatial audio setup, called Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. This feature will be available on select QD-Mini LED TVs in its 2025 Precise Dimming Series, including the QM8K, QM7K, and QM6K models. Starting this summer, TCL TVs and its new … Read more
Meta has officially launched a dedicated WhatsApp app for the iPad, marking a significant development in the messaging platform’s expansion across Apple devices. The new app allows users to make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share screens, and use both front and back cameras. The iPad app will utilize iPadOS multitasking … Read more