5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Italy’s Calabria, no immediate damage
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Italy’s southern region of Calabria late Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake was centred three kilometres west of Pietrapaola in the...
View ArticleIntel says it will slash workforce to cut costs
US chip maker Intel said Thursday it will slash more than 15 percent of its workforce as it streamlines operations. The plan to cut approximately $20 billion in expenses this year came as Intel...
View ArticleTurkey blocks access to Instagram
Turkey blocked access to the Instagram social media network on Friday, without giving any official explanation, following censorship accusations against the US company from a high-ranking Turkish...
View ArticleClimate activists block VIP entrance to Taylor Swift concert in Poland
Climate activists in Poland on Friday blocked VIP access to a stadium where Taylor Swift is currently performing a three-day run, accusing the US pop star of being “detached” from environmental issues,...
View ArticleUS stocks continue slide as Intel shares plummet more than 27%
Wall Street stocks dropped further into the red on Friday following weaker than expected US jobs data, with the Nasdaq index falling as much as three percent. The US economy added 114,000 jobs last...
View ArticleUS lawsuit says TikTok violated young users’ privacy
The United States sued TikTok on Friday, saying it had placed the safety of millions of children in jeopardy by collecting their personal data without parental permission. It was Washington’s latest...
View ArticleInstagram blocked in Turkey for second day
Instagram users in Turkey found access to the social media network blocked for a second day on Saturday, following censorship accusations against the US company from a high-ranking Turkish official....
View ArticleInstagram blocked in Turkey for third day
Instagram users in Turkey woke up Sunday to find the social media network blocked for the third consecutive day, following censorship accusations against the US company from a high-ranking Turkish...
View ArticleSunspot numbers at 23-year high, solar flare warnings issued
Solar flare warnings have been issued as sunspot numbers reach a 23-year high, Newsweek reported. A massive sunspot, AR3780, is growing and crackling with activity, posing a threat of powerful solar...
View ArticleUS judge rules Google is monopoly in anti-trust case
A US judge on Monday handed Google a major legal blow, ruling in a landmark anti-trust case that it has maintained a monopoly with its dominant search engine. The court decision against a “big tech”...
View ArticleWHO reveals list of 30 pathogens that could potentially cause the next pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a list of over 30 pathogens that could potentially cause the next pandemic. WHO identifies 30 pathogens with pandemic potential, including bird flu,...
View ArticleElon Musk says ‘no choice’ but to shut X San Francisco HQ
As news about X relocating its headquarters from San Francisco spread widely, its owner Elon Musk stated on Tuesday that he had no choice as it has become “impossible” to operate in the city on the...
View ArticleUK woman arrested in connection with inaccurate social media post
Cheshire Police said Thursday they have arrested a woman in connection with a social media post that contained false information about the identity of the Southport murder suspect. The 55-year-old...
View ArticleiPhone 17 release date, specs and rumors
The iPhone 16 is just weeks away from being launched, but we’re already hearing rumors about the cameras in the iPhone 17, set to come out in 2025. Well-known leakers recently shared some details about...
View ArticleIOC president says there is no solid scientific system on how to identify men...
IOC President Thomas Bach said there isn’t a reliable scientific method to differentiate between men and women. As Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was getting ready to compete for an Olympic gold medal on...
View ArticleEarth hit by ‘severe’ solar storm
The Earth was hit Monday by an intense solar storm that could bring the northern lights to night skies further south than normal, a US agency announced. Conditions of a level-four geomagnetic storm —...
View ArticleSocial media platform X to shutter local operations in Brazil
Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, will shutter its local operations in Brazil following a bitter legal tussle over the platform’s rights and responsibilities, owner Elon Musk said on Saturday....
View ArticlePortable Monitors vs. Traditional Monitors for Students: Pros and Cons
Nowadays, many students need help with their studies, and technology is becoming a robust tool. With the advancements, students are using modern-day solutions like portable monitors. Traditional...
View ArticleHackers stole social security numbers of Americans: NPD
Hackers stole the Social Security numbers of Americans, according to a company named in a class-action lawsuit by internet users. The company has confirmed that cybercriminals hacked their servers and...
View ArticleOne person dies from mpox in I.Coast: authorities
Ivory Coast health authorities on Tuesday reported 28 cases of mpox, with one person dying from the virus that has killed hundreds in Democratic Republic of Congo. The total has risen from six declared...
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