Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets, voicing their opposition to granting amnesty to former President Jair Bolsonaro after his conviction of plotting a coup. The far-right populist was sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting to cling to power and assassinate opponents, including Vice-President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Brazil’s pro-democracy protests … Read more
Dozens of countries have recognized the Palestinian state, with France leading the way in its diplomatic move. However, Israel and the US have expressed opposition to the decision, calling it a publicity stunt that undermines the prospects of a peaceful end to the conflict. France President Emmanuel Macron announced the recognition on Monday, outlining a … Read more
President Donald Trump has failed to secure key deals, leaving America’s allies disappointed and wary of the country’s reliability. Despite his boastful claims about being a “dealmaker,” Trump’s approach has undermined credibility, with many countries questioning America’s commitment to its promises. Trump’s signature style involves breaking trust with friends while cozying up to rivals. However, … Read more
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The US economy is not as strong as it seems. While the top 10% of earners account for nearly half of consumer spending, driving growth and keeping the economy afloat, many Americans are struggling financially. Wealthy individuals control 62.6% of household assets, but this concentration masks the reality for the majority. The bottom half of … Read more
T-Mobile’s new CEO has been confirmed after Deutsche Telekom, the largest shareholder, pushed for changes in board members. COO Gopalan will take over as CEO, while outgoing leader Sievert becomes Vice Chairman of the company and board. The shift comes during a time of significant transformation at T-Mobile. The company is refocusing on building fiber … Read more
The US and China are close to a deal over TikTok’s operations in the US. Existing investors and new US backers, including Silver Lake and Oracle, will own 80% of the company under an agreement reached with the Trump administration. Source: https://www.wsj.com/tech/tiktok-deal-us-china-details-b383abe4
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about how planets form. They’ve found that many protoplanetary disks, which are the birthplaces of planets, are not flat and serene as previously thought. Instead, they’re warped and irregular. This changes our understanding of how worlds grow and why their orbits end up askew. A team of international astronomers … Read more
A 57-year-old man with a rare inherited disease was the only patient to receive a groundbreaking gene editing treatment. Now, the company behind it has abandoned efforts due to high costs, leaving him and another patient in limbo. A gene therapy for a rare inherited disease was tested on two patients at the National Institutes … Read more
Many big companies, including Microsoft and Paramount, are ordering workers to spend more time in the office. However, many employees don’t follow these orders, as average office attendance remains low. This is because enforcing mandates can be difficult, and some managers don’t want to go through the hassle of requiring their staff to come into … Read more