Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a long-awaited apology to Greenland over the country’s painful legacy of mistreatment, including forced birth control practices against Indigenous Inuit women and girls for decades. The practice, known as the “Spiral Case,” involved inserting intrauterine devices in Greenlandic women and girls without their consent, leading to health complications and … Read more
A groundbreaking brain-imaging study has challenged a long-held belief about the human body’s neural map. Contrary to previous research, which suggested that the primary somatosensory cortex would reorganize itself after an arm amputation, scientists have found that this region of the brain remains remarkably stable even years after limb loss. The discovery, published in Nature … Read more
Cracker Barrel has dropped its new logo in response to public backlash, with the company agreeing to bring back a vintage logo featuring its iconic antelope mascot. The move comes after President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval and social media users took to online platforms to voice their discontent. Source: https://www.barrons.com/articles/cracker-barrel-stock-price-logo-trump-b276f79b
Cracker Barrel’s attempt to modernize its iconic logo has hit a roadblock. The restaurant chain reversed course just days after unveiling the new design, citing customer backlash and concerns that it didn’t accurately represent the brand. The company’s decision came after President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval of the new logo, calling for Cracker Barrel … Read more
A team of international astronomers, led by researchers at the University of Galway, has made a groundbreaking discovery of a new planet around a young star. The planet, named WISPIT 2b, is estimated to be about 5 million years old and most likely a gas giant similar in size to Jupiter. The detection was made … Read more
Nintendo’s latest “game + add-on” release for Kirby and the Forgotten Land is Star-Crossed World, a modestly-sized DLC that brings new levels, enemies, and transformations to the table. The game’s 12 new stages are enjoyable and cleverly designed, with some standout moments like navigating moving platforms or breaking through crystal flowers. The levels themselves are … Read more
Microsoft is improving sound quality for Bluetooth headphones in Windows 11 by replacing the current way of facilitating wireless headphones, Bluetooth Classic Audio, with Bluetooth LE Audio. This upgrade allows for high-quality audio and microphone support, benefiting PC gamers who often use in-game chat with a headset. The new technology solves issues with Bluetooth Classic … Read more
Germany’s government has proposed a new plan to boost recruitment for its military, which has been understaffed since the abolition of compulsory service in 2011. The plan aims to promote voluntary recruitment by offering higher salaries, specialized training, and attractive career prospects. However, critics argue that the proposal is too weak to fill the recruitment … Read more
Climate crisis to impact sharks’ teeth, threatening their ecological success. A new study published Wednesday has found that ocean acidification, caused by rising carbon emissions, is damaging the highly specialized teeth of sharks. The research, led by biologist Maximilian Baum, examined how acidic seawater affects shark teeth, which are crucial for the apex predators’ survival … Read more
Google is introducing a new feature on the Play Store that allows users to auto-open newly downloaded apps as soon as they’re installed. The “auto-open when ready” toggle, now visible in the install progress bar, will open applications automatically after a 5-second countdown. The feature, which is not enabled by default, aims to make it … Read more