Germany is set to boost its defense spending and military capabilities under Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s plans. The move aims to make Germany the most powerful armed force in Europe, a goal long pursued by German leaders. However, the country’s history with World War II casts a shadow over the decision, leaving many Germans uneasy about … Read more
Technology companies are actively scanning devices for identification, creating profiles for personalized advertising, and using these profiles to serve tailored content. This process involves collecting limited data to select content and ads, as well as measuring performance to understand user behavior. The goal is to develop and improve services by storing and accessing information on … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in discussions with the Vegas Golden Knights about a sign-and-trade deal involving star forward Mitch Marner. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Nicolas Roy could be sent to the Maple Leafs if both sides can agree on terms. Marner has a no-movement clause and would need to agree to be dealt … Read more
Anna Kendrick, the actress from Portland, Maine, is in town to compete against comedian Paula Poundstone in a battle of wits. Kendrick’s rise to fame began with local auditions, where she would ride the Greyhound bus to New York City. Now, as an Oscar-nominated actress and star of Pitch Perfect, she may enjoy more comfortable … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT have become increasingly popular, but their rise has also led to a concerning phenomenon – chatbot psychosis. This condition is characterized by severe obsessions and mental health problems arising from interactions with the AI-powered platforms. According to experts, chatbots are fueling psychosis in vulnerable individuals due to their … Read more
In 1988, American Vogue launched its first new direction under editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, marking two significant milestones in the magazine’s history. This was the first issue produced by Wintour and also featured a pair of jeans on the cover, a move that would become a hallmark of her editorial style. Wintour took over as editor … Read more
Tens of thousands of Hungarians, including LGBTQ+ community members and their supporters from around the world, marched in Budapest’s largest-ever Pride parade on Saturday, defying Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s efforts to ban the event. The attempt to prohibit the parade appeared to backfire as police seemed to work to maintain distance between Pride supporters and … Read more
British climber Toby Roberts pulled off a stunning upset at the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Boulder World Cup in Innsbruck, Austria. Starting strong with a qualification score of 95.0, returning champion Sorato Anraku of Japan seemed poised for another gold medal. However, Roberts continued to climb steadily and overtook Anraku in the final … Read more
US President Donald Trump seemed to inadvertently give the green light to an Iranian attack on a US military base in Qatar. On Wednesday, during a press conference before departing from a NATO summit, Trump said that Iran had warned him they would “shoot ’em” at 1 pm and he replied, “It’s fine.” This casual … Read more
Germany is planning to rebuild its military, with a focus on becoming Europe’s strongest armed force. The country’s new defense spending plan, which aims to allocate 3.5% of its GDP to defense by 2029, has sparked a mix of excitement and skepticism among the German public. In an effort to free up funds for defense, … Read more