Amazon has made a last-minute bid to acquire all of TikTok, the popular video app, as the US government approaches an April deadline to force the Chinese-owned company’s sale. The bid was submitted via an offer letter addressed to Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The move comes amid growing national security … Read more
Myanmar’s eastern city of Mandalay has been devastated by a powerful earthquake that left tens of thousands without shelter, food or medical care. The scale of the disaster is dire, with many feared dead and missing, while others wait in desperation for aid. The death toll from the quake has risen to 2,886, but this … Read more
Shares in Donald Trump’s social media company, Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), plummeted by 5% on Wednesday morning following concerns over the possibility of a massive insider selloff. The company filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would allow President Trump’s trust to sell up to nearly 115 million shares worth … Read more
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed images of asteroid 2024 YR4, revealing that it is approximately 60 meters in size – roughly the height of a 15-story building. The telescope’s observations have helped scientists significantly reduce the risk of impact on Earth by 2032 and beyond. Asteroid 2024 YR4 initially posed a potential … Read more
Apple is set to roll out its biggest update since launch with iOS 19, but some iPhone models will not receive the software support. Recently leaked information shows that devices powered by the A12 Bionic chip, such as the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max, will no longer be compatible with iOS 19. Fortunately, all … Read more
Apple’s journey from OS X 10.2 Jaguar to the current iOS ecosystem is one of maturation and growth. The first Apple computer I used, a 2009 MacBook Pro running OS X 10.5 Leopard, was like driving a Porsche for the first time – an exciting experience that left a lasting impression. Fast forward to today, … Read more
Norway has ruled out withdrawing from the international convention banning anti-personnel mines, unlike its neighbor Finland which announced plans to quit the 1997 Ottawa Convention. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide expressed regret over Finland’s decision, citing concerns about a Russian threat. Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/norway-criticizes-finlands-decision-to-withdraw-from-landmine-treaty
Amazon MGM Studios has signed Amy Pascal, producer behind the Spider-Man and Venom franchises, to a multi-year first-look film deal. Under the pact, Amazon MGM will have a first look at narrative features produced by Pascal and her partner Rachel O’Connor. Pascal’s involvement comes as Amazon MGM looks to revive the James Bond franchise. The … Read more
The Carolina Hurricanes secured a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, defeating the Washington Capitals 5-1 at Lenovo Center. The win marked a memorable performance by the team, which outplayed their opponents from start to finish. On Wednesday, Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd goal in the second period to cut … Read more
A French judge who barred far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election is under police protection after facing death threats and having her home address shared online. Judge Benedicte de Perthuis, head of a three-judge panel that found Le Pen guilty of embezzling EU funds, received threats on social media … Read more