A divided jury in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial has sparked concerns, with one juror expressing frustration over discussions about his past being brought up during deliberations. The foreperson told the judge that some jurors were “attacking” each other and pushing people to change their minds. Defense lawyer Arthur Aidala called for a mistrial, citing … Read more
Israeli forces seized a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other activists, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory. The ship was attempting to deliver desperately needed aid to the territory, which is at risk of famine due to restrictions on humanitarian aid. Thunberg, along with 11 other activists, was among … Read more
A recent study of nearly 200,000 mothers in the US from 2016 to 2023 has revealed an alarming drop in maternal mental health. The findings show a decline in reported excellent mental health, with only 25% of mothers meeting this standard, down from 38% in 2016. Furthermore, there was a significant increase in mothers reporting … Read more
IonQ, a US-based quantum computing firm, has announced its acquisition of UK rival Oxford Ionics in a $1.08 billion primarily stock deal. The move is expected to accelerate the company’s mission to develop full fault-tolerant quantum computers by 2030. According to CEO Niccolo de Masi, the acquisition will enable IonQ to reach its goal of … Read more
Klarna, the Swedish payments company, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to job cuts and a recession. According to its CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, AI will increasingly replace white-collar jobs, which he believes usually leads to at least a recession in the short term. Siemiatkowski stated this during an interview on The Times Tech … Read more
Microsoft has officially confirmed the release of its ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices during the 2025 holiday season. The portable PCs will run on Windows 11 and offer access to popular game stores like Steam, GOG, and Ubisoft Connect. The devices come in two variants: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally … Read more
Novo Nordisk’s popular diabetes and weight-loss medications Wegovy and Ozempic may increase the risk of a rare eye condition that can lead to vision loss, according to the European Medicines Agency. The agency confirmed the risk affects 1 in 10,000 users. Type 2 diabetes patients have previously been linked to non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy … Read more
Hurricane Barbara formed on Monday morning in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, southwest of Mexico, marking the first storm of the 2025 hurricane season. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Barbara’s maximum sustained winds reached 75 mph, officially designating it as a hurricane. The NHC warned that Barbara is expected to bring rainfall totals of … Read more
Apple has announced its next major software update, iOS 26, which brings a significant design overhaul and several new features. The update, previously expected to be called iOS 19, is set to release in the fall for iPhone users. The biggest change comes from Apple’s new “Liquid Glass” design language, introduced across all devices, including … Read more
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war, marking a rare moment of cooperation between the two nations amidst their ongoing conflict. The prisoner exchange was facilitated by talks held in Istanbul on June 2. The move has been met with emotional reunions as the released POWs return home to their families and loved ones. … Read more