Nordic countries Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have pledged around $500 million to a NATO-led initiative to supply Ukraine with US-made weapons, including Patriot missiles, to bolster its defense against Russia. The funding will be used to coordinate the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, which aims to provide Ukraine with critical military equipment. The … Read more
Apple is considering bringing tandem OLED displays to its iPhones, a technology that combines two layers of OLED panels to increase brightness and reduce power consumption. The display tech made its debut on the iPad Pro (2024) and has sparked excitement among fans. However, Apple has reportedly opted for a simplified version of the design. … Read more
Finn Wolfhard, 22, sat cross-legged in a hipster-adjacent café in Vancouver, reflecting on his time playing Mike Wheeler in the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things.” The finale’s grand stage was filled with cast members, including Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, and Joe Keery, who had remained in Atlanta even though they wrapped production earlier. Wolfhard’s character … Read more
A five-year-old Confederate statue in Washington D.C., toppled and vandalized during protests in 2020, is set to be repaired and returned to its location by fall, according to the National Park Service. The Albert Pike statue was removed from its pedestal during a summer protest in 2020, but will now be reinstalled later this year … Read more
The classic police drama series T.J. Hooker is set to be revived as an action comedy film, with plans to leverage its basic concept and tone down its serious elements. The show’s success led to a steady ratings performer, spawning millions of Americans’ introduction to Heather Locklear and solidifying Adrian Zmed’s role in Grease 2. … Read more
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Australia has selected Japan’s improved Mogami-class frigate design for its future fleet of general-purpose frigates, in a deal that strengthens ties between the two US Indo-Pacific allies and marks Japan’s first major defense export. The Australian Defence Department announced the selection after a rigorous tender process. Under the $10 billion program, Australia will acquire 11 … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a White House taskforce to oversee elements of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The taskforce will be led by Trump and include JD Vance as vice-chair, with an executive director overseeing daily operations. The move comes despite tensions between the federal government and local authorities in … Read more
ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot created by OpenAI, has faced criticism for its inability to recognize users in mental or emotional distress. In recent months, reports have surfaced that people are turning to the system as a kind of therapist, but it often fails to provide adequate support. In response to these concerns, OpenAI is … Read more
Around 3,200 union workers at Boeing facilities in Missouri and Illinois began striking Monday night after rejecting a contract offer from the company. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) members work on fighter jets like the F-15 and F/A-18 models. The strike is due to the rejection of an earlier 4-year contract … Read more