Turkish protesters took to the streets for the second consecutive night, following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a corruption and terrorism investigation. Demonstrations were held outside City Hall, with small groups clashing with police in Taksim Square. The protests are likely to continue into the weekend despite a four-day ban imposed by … Read more
Attorney General Pam Bondi has described the recent wave of vandalism against Tesla vehicles and showrooms across the US as “domestic terrorism”. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the attacks, which have escalated from protests to violent incidents. Despite Democrats’ past efforts to combat domestic terrorism, they have largely remained silent on the … Read more
Selena Gomez’s fiancé and muse, Benny Blanco, helped her reconnect with music after a three-year hiatus. The couple’s first collaborative album, titled I Said I Love You First, is set to release on March 21. Gomez revealed that she was frustrated with her musical direction during the hiatus, feeling “lost” and unsure of where she … Read more
Gmail is updating its search feature to provide more relevant results. The change aims to deliver emails that match the user’s needs in a timely manner. When you perform a search, Gmail will now factor in elements like recency, most-clicked emails, and frequent contacts. In addition to chronological order based on keywords, the updated algorithm … Read more
Wall Street edged lower Thursday despite solid data on the US economy, with investors increasingly concerned about the impact of President Donald Trump’s trade war policies. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% after a rollercoaster day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 11 points and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.3%. The news came as … Read more
Bitcoin prices surged to an intraday high of $87,453 before retracing its gains, following US President Donald Trump’s video appearance at the Digital Asset Summit in New York. The president made no announcement on capital gains taxes or a favorable statement about the US strategic Bitcoin reserve. However, he reaffirmed his goal of making the … Read more
As spring begins to arrive in the US, several food companies are celebrating with giveaways, discounts, and upgrades. On March 20, mark these offers: Dairy Queen: Get a free small soft-serve vanilla cone at participating locations. Rita’s Italian Ice: Enjoy free Italian ice at all locations; a new Skittles flavor is also being introduced. Jamba: … Read more
The annual Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) Awards took place last night, recognizing excellence in game development. The most coveted award, Game of the Year, went to Balatro, a 3D platformer developed by a single game developer over two-and-a-half years. This achievement marks a notable milestone in independent game development. Here are some other notable winners … Read more
The occupied West Bank city of Jenin has been almost completely destroyed by an Israeli siege and assault that began nearly two months ago, according to Mamdouh Assaf, municipality director of Jenin. The 56-day occupation has resulted in the evacuation of 3,200 homes, with over 85% of its streets being destroyed. Life in Jenin is … Read more
Israeli troops entered the northern part of the Gaza Strip on Thursday, sparking clashes with Hamas militants. The operation was launched along the coastal route in Beit Lahia and has been met with retaliatory rocket fire from Palestinian forces. According to local health authorities, 85 Palestinians have been killed in the violence so far. The … Read more