The latest installment in Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series is a standalone entry that requires little knowledge of previous games to enjoy. Set in feudal Japan, Shadows allows players to explore the country without any prior understanding of the Assassin’s Creed lore. Unlike other games in the series, Shadows doesn’t rely on complex storytelling or connections … Read more
Researchers in Missouri have made a promising discovery in their fight against Alzheimer’s disease. A new study suggests that an experimental drug, gantenerumab, may prevent early-onset Alzheimer’s in people genetically destined to get it. The study focused on 73 adults with Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Disease (DIAD), a genetic form of the disease that affects one … Read more
AOL, a part of the Yahoo family of brands, is now open about its use of cookies and personal data to enhance user experience. The company operates several popular sites and apps under this umbrella, including Yahoo and AOL. To better serve users, AOL and its partners utilize cookies to collect additional information. However, users … Read more
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia’s Engels airbase in Saratov region overnight, with the Defense Ministry claiming to have downed 54 drones over the area. The governor of Saratov reported a fire burning at the airfield and damage to around 30 houses. The Ukrainian military claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it was a … Read more
Robert De Niro stars as two infamous gangsters, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, in Barry Levinson’s new film, The Alto Knights. However, the dual role feels like a gimmick that overshadows the otherwise sober-minded story. The screenplay by Nicholas Pileggi tells a potentially fascinating tale of the fractious relationship between these two mobsters, but it’s … Read more
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says uncertainty over global trade makes it impossible for the bank to make firm commitments on interest rates. Despite disinflation remaining on track, the euro zone is vulnerable to changes in tariffs, casting doubt on the ECB’s projections. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-20/lagarde-says-rising-uncertainty-means-ecb-can-t-commit-on-rates
For years, scientists have assumed a straightforward family tree for humans, tracing our ancestors back to a single stream. However, new research from the University of Cambridge reveals that human evolution is more complex. According to the study, which analyzed modern human DNA, two populations separated 1.5 million years ago and reunited just 300,000 years … Read more
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s business empire is under fire after his company sold its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium that includes US investment firm BlackRock Inc., angering Beijing. Li, 96, is one of the world’s richest people with a net worth of $38 billion. His conglomerate owns assets in various industries, including … Read more
Scientists have created a new, high-resolution map of Antarctica’s landscape hidden beneath its ice, providing unprecedented detail on the continent’s bedrock and ice thickness. The Bedmap3 project incorporates over 60 years’ worth of data from satellites, ships, and even dog-drawn sleds to build a detailed picture of the frozen continent. The map reveals that some … Read more
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