Benin’s government has revised its death toll to 54 soldiers killed by suspected jihadists in an attack near the border with Burkina Faso and Niger. The country had previously reported eight deaths, making this incident the deadliest known since insurgents began operating in northern Benin a decade ago. The al-Qaeda-linked group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal … Read more
The highly anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 was marred by chaos, with shoppers reporting issues with preorders that left them frustrated. Websites crashed, inventory vanished, and buyers faced technical difficulties, including checkout errors and payment glitches. Preorders for the new gaming system officially opened at midnight ET across several major retailers, but many … Read more
The Trump administration is accused of manipulating government-sponsored research to obtain desired results. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the head of the Department of Health and Human Services, has made several statements that distort health facts, including using cod-liver oil as a measles treatment and claiming some vaccines are not adequately tested. Kennedy has also expressed … Read more
Adobe has revolutionized the way creatives work with its new and improved Actions panel in Photoshop. The reimagined panel retains its previous functionality while introducing several game-changing features. The new Actions panel understands the content of images, anticipating adjustments users are likely to make. For instance, when opening an image of a landscape, it presents … Read more
Scientists at King’s College London have made a breakthrough in replicating the environment required to grow teeth in the lab. The team successfully introduced a specialized material that allows cells to communicate with each other, enabling one cell to signal another to begin transforming into a tooth cell. This innovation brings scientists closer to recreating … Read more
Southwest Airlines is the latest US carrier to withdraw its financial forecast due to President Donald Trump’s trade war, which has created uncertainty in the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. Several other airlines, including Alaska Air Group and Delta Air Lines, have also pulled their forecasts. The uncertainty surrounding consumer behavior in a potentially worsening … Read more
Intel Corporation reported its first quarter earnings after the bell, beating estimates on both top and bottom lines. However, a disappointing outlook led to shares plummeting more than 6% in after-hours trading. The company expects second-quarter revenue of $11.2-$12.4 billion, below Wall Street’s expectations of $12.8 billion. Intel CFO David Zinsner attributed the cautious approach … Read more
Sophie Nyweide, a former child actress best known for starring in the 2009 film “Mammoth,” died earlier this month at the age of 24. Her death certificate reveals that she was pregnant at the time of her passing. Nyweide, who appeared in several films and TV shows, including “Noah” and an episode of “Law & … Read more
In less than a year, two federal judges have ruled that Google broke the law by abusing its dominance in search and digital advertising. The rulings, which are the most significant antitrust wins against a tech giant in decades, mark a critical turning point for the digital economy. Google’s control of the search ecosystem gives … Read more
Kehlani’s invitation to perform at Cornell University’s annual Slope Day concert has been rescinded due to her opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza. The singer’s stance on the issue was deemed too divisive for the event, which aims to unite the community. University President Michael I. Kotlikoff cited concerns from students who were hurt and … Read more