Everything Sucks, But Video Games Help Me Process It
Lately, the world feels pretty bleak. I spend a lot of energy these days just…
Everything Sucks, But Video Games Help Me Process It
Lately, the world feels pretty bleak. I spend a lot of energy these days just telling myself that, in many ways, this is the best the collective human race has ever had it. I try my hardest to muster up some semblance of gratitude, for self-preservation if nothing else. People who are far wiser and…
Light fields with extraordinary structure: Plasmonic skyrmion bags
A research group at the University of Stuttgart has manipulated light through its interaction with a metal surface so that it exhibits entirely new properties. The researchers have published their findings in Nature Physics. “Our results add another chapter to the emerging field of skyrmion research,” proclaims Prof. Harald Giessen, head of the Fourth Physics…
Lawctopus’ Crash Course on UGC-NET June 2025
Preparing for the UGC NET Exam? Our 40 Days Crash Course is designed to help you pass with confidence. With expert tips, focused materials, and practice tests, we’ll support you every step of the way. About UGC NET Exam The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level examination conducted by the…
Dermatologist shares skin, hair care guide for teenagers: From morning to night routine, here’s all you need to know | Health
When it comes to finding the right skincare for teenagers, for many parents, choosing the gentle products and whether they should use the ones used by adults on their child’s sensitive skin is a big concern. Moreover, today’s teens are bombarded with overwhelming advice and product choices on social media. Much of it is unreliable….
Roche, answering tariff threat, pledges $50B to US drug production
Dive Brief: Roche is the latest drugmaking planning to expand drug production in the U.S., announcing Tuesday a pledge to spend $50 billion over five years on new and existing manufacturing facilities in several states. The investment promise comes at a time when the Trump administration’s tariff policies have thrown global trade into disarray…
Understanding the growing trends of real estate in the age of blockchain and crypto
Cryptocurrency has evolved from being a niche digital asset to being a mainstream financial tool, easily applied to the real world. One of the industries that has been experiencing a real revolution because of crypto has been the real estate industry. Investors are now leveraging blockchain technology, crypto payments, smart contracts and DeFi to gain…
If You Ignore This Feature, You’re Not Using Your Pixel Right
If you’re a Pixel user drowning in notifications, Google’s latest Pixel feature drop will provide much-needed relief. Google has added a new feature to help you get a hold of notifications, and if you’re not using it, you’re missing out. What Are Modes on Your Pixel? The Modes feature arrived with the March 2025 Pixel…
A green long march: Young voices shaping China's ecological future
On April 20, more than 30 eco-themed tents lined the banks of Beijing’s Wenyu River Park at daybreak, forming a vibrant “green bazaar.” Organized by over 30 student associations and environmental groups, the event marked the launch of the “Beautiful China – Youth Action” Green Bridge and Green Long March activities. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-22/A-green-long-march-Young-voices-shaping-China-s-ecological-future-1CMzFRZUaI0/img/eed58fb4ae2e4e90b19c3f69b73972fc/eed58fb4ae2e4e90b19c3f69b73972fc.jpeg' alt='"Green bazaar"…
Lady Gaga adds Los Angeles-area dates to her Mayhem Ball tour
Lady Gaga is bringing “Mayhem” to Los Angeles. Days after her headlining appearance at this month’s Coachella festival, the pop superstar announced Tuesday that she’ll play four shows at Inglewood’s Kia Forum in July and August. The gigs — part of Gaga’s global Mayhem Ball tour — will happen July 28 and 29 and Aug….
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Updated Model To Launch on April 26, 2025; Set To Be Revealed at Hunterhood Festival in Delhi With New Features and Colours
New Delhi, April 22: The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 updated model is confirmed to launch in India on April 26, 2025. Royal Enfield will launch its new Hunter 350 model during the Hunterhood motorcycle festival, which will be held in Delhi and Mumbai. Royal Enfield has become a recognised brand for its bikes as they have a classic feel with modern features. The bike will…
Investors Worry Trump’s Tariffs Could Cause a ‘World of Hurt’ for Startups
“To the extent you are midstream in raising capital, get that closed as soon as possible. We repeat, close anything midstream ASAP,” Hazard wrote. “And be really judicious about how your capital is being deployed.” Managing partner Charles Hudson told WIRED that his venture firm, Precursor, has stakes in several ecommerce startups that could be…
USDC-Issuer Circle Plans Payment Network to Process Transactions via Stablecoins
Circle is planning to launch an international payments network that will allow large corporations to complete settlements via stablecoins. The issuer of the USDC stablecoin released a whitepaper this week detailing possible ways in which stablecoins can upgrade the global payment systems. This system is dubbed the Circle Payments Network (CPN). It has been designed…
ChatGPT releases Memory with Search
ChatGPT can now personalize searches using your memories. Memory with Search is a new addition to ChatGPT search, and was quietly added as an update in its changelog. What is Memory with Search. ChatGPT said it can “use memories to inform search queries when ChatGPT searches the web using their-party search providers.” Not a lot…
The Ranks of Obamacare ‘Fixers’ Axed in Trump’s Reduction of Health Agency Workforce
They’re the fixers, the ones who step in when Affordable Care Act enrollees have a problem with their coverage, like a newborn incorrectly left off a policy or discovering that a rogue broker had signed them up or switched their plan without consent. Specially trained caseworkers help resolve such issues, which might otherwise cause consumers…
Days Gone Remastered Can Make Freakers Less Stressful To Fight With New Gameplay Options
Ahead of its release on April 25, Days Gone Remastered developer Bend Studio has revealed several new details on the game’s accessibility features. One of the new additions relates to gameplay, as players will be able to slow down the overall game speed to 25%, allowing them to have more time when dealing with stressful…
Novel treatment approach for language disorder shows promise
Primary progressive aphasia is a neurological condition that causes a gradual decline in language abilities. There is no cure or medication that can reverse or stop the progression of PPA. The standard practice in the clinical setting is speech-language therapy to help people with PPA maintain their ability to communicate. University of Arizona neuroscientists have…
Quillspark- Online Creative Writing Competition 2025 by NLUJA
About NLUJA, Assam National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, is a leading institution for legal education situated in Guwahati, the gateway to North-East India. Established in 2009 under the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, enacted by the State Legislature, it is a public university committed to advancing the field of legal…
This smoky baked beans and sausages dish is the ultimate comfort food: Recipe
Tavče gravče, which translates as “beans in a pan,” is a Macedonian classic. Traditionally, large dried white beans called tetovac, named for a city in northwestern Macedonia, are the star of the rustic dish, while onions, garlic, peppers and paprika provide deep, rich flavour and colour. Tavče gravče, a Macedonian classic, features butter beans, smoked…
The Trump administration is remaking HHS. Track the changes here.
The Trump administration is radically revising the scale and scope of the federal health workforce. Approximately 1 in 4 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have been laid off, forced out or pushed to take early retirement through a series of cuts designed to shrink an agency that provides health insurance to…
Facing the enemies
We are not born with courage, but neither are we born with fear. Maybe some of our fears are brought on by our own experiences, by what someone has told us, by what we’ve read in the papers. Some fears are valid, like walking alone in a bad part of town at two o’clock in the…
What cars are available for car rental with driver?
car rental When it comes to car rental with driver services, Sudarshan Cars offers a wide range of vehicles to cater to various needs and preferences. With over 50 years of experience in the car rental industry, the company has built a reputation for providing not just vehicles, but a complete and seamless travel experience….
The 8 Best Viral Video Websites To Watch What’s Buzzing Now
Viral videos aren’t just about laughs. They shape our social culture and often spill over into news and real life. But to see the best viral videos from around the web, you need to cover all the sites, from YouTube to TikTok and more. To discover what’s truly viral, start here. Of course, YouTube is…
Thai tourists flock to Shanghai for a multifaceted experience of China
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-21/Thai-tourists-flock-to-Shanghai-for-a-multifaceted-experience-of-China-1CKKLzPmbOo/img/a90d41bda9554f4f918b4548d213c2cc/a90d41bda9554f4f918b4548d213c2cc.jpeg' alt='The egg-shaped structure on the North Bund is a popular photogenic spot for international visitors to Shanghai. /VCG' Shanghai is experiencing a noticeable surge in Southeast Asian visitors, with Thai tourists leading the way. Rather than following traditional tour routes, many Thai travelers come with their own checklists – often sourced from social…
Billy Ray Cyrus, Elizabeth Hurley make their romance official
It seems Billy Ray Cyrus doesn’t have an achy breaky heart with his new flame: British actor-model Elizabeth Hurley. The country music artist, 63, and the “Austin Powers” alum, 59, hard-launched their relationship over the weekend in a joint Instagram post. “Happy Easter,” Hurley captioned the Sunday photo. In the picture, Cyrus dons a pair…
LG Electronics To Exit EV Charger Business Amid Global Demand Slowdown in Electric Vehicle Market
Seoul, April 22: LG Electronics said on Tuesday it will exit the electric vehicle (EV) charger business, citing prolonged global demand stagnation in the EV market. The company’s EV charger-manufacturing subsidiary, HiEV Charger, will be liquidated, and all employees involved in the business will be reassigned to other divisions within LG Electronics, reports Yonhap news agency. …
New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children
Discord is facing a new lawsuit from the state of New Jersey, which claims that the chat app is engaged in “deceptive and unconscionable business practices” that put its younger users in danger. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, comes after a multiyear investigation by the New Jersey Office of Attorney General. The AG’s office claims…
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Mints Profits to Trade at $87,300, Altcoins Show Mixed Movements
Bitcoin reflected profits on both national and international exchanges on Monday after a period of decline following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of widespread tariffs on US imports. On international platforms, Bitcoin rose in price by 2.61 percent to trade at $87,373 (roughly Rs. 74.5 lakh). On Indian exchanges, its price hovered over the mark…
Google Ads to show ads in the top ads position, also in the bottom ads position
Google will now allow relevant Search ads from advertisers who showed amongst top ads to also participate in the bottom ads auction. As a reminder, the definition of top ads changed about a year ago, as Google began mixing ads in various organic positions throughout the search results. With this change, Google also reminded us…
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Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Collector’s Edition Soundtrack Restocked At Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Collector’s Edition soundtrack is back in stock at Amazon in limited quantities. Originally listed last year for $194 (ouch), it’s now up for grabs for a less painful–but still pricey–$125. The standard edition soundtrack is also available for a reduced price, though you won’t get the cool…
High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function
New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets on cognitive ability, adding to their well-known physical effects. Published on Friday in the International Journal of Obesity, the research is the…
Call for Chapters: Book on ‘Transformative Technologies’
About the Book In environmental sustainability, AI helps analyse large datasets, predict future trends, and optimize processes to improve environmental outcomes. AI technologies can be applied to various sectors, including energy, agriculture, waste management, water conservation, and transportation. This edited volume aims to bring together scholarly insights on how Artificial Intelligence can transform environmental governance…
Invisible infidelity? How micro-cheating damages relationships without you noticing
In today’s hyperconnected world, cheating doesn’t always involve sneaking around. In this age of hyperconnectivity, cheating has evolved from secret rendezvous to seemingly benign acts like exchanging cute messages, late-night texts, or sharing aspects of life that are meant to be private and secure behind closed doors with people who aren’t registered as life partners….
Novo says it’s submitted obesity pill for FDA approval
Dive Brief: Novo Nordisk asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve a pill version of its popular weight loss drug in obesity earlier this year, a spokesperson confirmed to BioPharma Dive. Novo first reported in 2023 that the drug, an oral form of semaglutide, succeeded in a Phase 3 trial, helping people on the highest…
[PODCAST] Trump’s Tariffs: Are They a Threat or a Boon for Property? | Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent
There’s an old Chinese saying “I wish that you live in interesting times.” The irony of this is that “interesting times” are often times of trouble or turmoil, making the phrase more like a curse and boy are we living in interesting times at the moment with Trumps Tariffs creating fear around the world. It…
Use These 3 Chrome Extensions to Automatically Detect AI Content
Quick Links AI Content Detector – Copyleaks AI content is the bane of our online existences; distinguishing between human and AI-generated text and images is becoming unfathomably difficult. That’s why I use these Chrome extensions to detect AI content quickly—they’ll become part of your daily browsing experience quicker than you think! I’ve experimented with several…
Rare glossy ibises spotted in Qingdao
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-21/Rare-glossy-ibises-spotted-in-Qingdao-1CKLTUdRBCg/img/da15386d5ff0425eb0da98a8e0dca489/da15386d5ff0425eb0da98a8e0dca489.jpeg'A flock of glossy ibises is seen foraging at a coastal wetland in Qingdao, Shandong Province on April 19, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-21/Rare-glossy-ibises-spotted-in-Qingdao-1CKLTUdRBCg/img/da15386d5ff0425eb0da98a8e0dca489/da15386d5ff0425eb0da98a8e0dca489.jpeg'A flock of glossy ibises is seen foraging at a coastal wetland in Qingdao, Shandong Province on April 19, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-21/Rare-glossy-ibises-spotted-in-Qingdao-1CKLTUdRBCg/img/da15386d5ff0425eb0da98a8e0dca489/da15386d5ff0425eb0da98a8e0dca489.jpeg'A flock of glossy ibises is seen foraging at a…
Matthew Specktor says Hollywood’s decline is hurting L.A.
On the Shelf The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood By Matthew SpecktorEcco: 384 pages, $32If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Matthew Specktor is aware that his third book about Los Angeles is landing during a…
Delhi Government To Roll Out 76 Electric Buses Under ‘DEVI’ Initiative From Ghazipur Depot To Boost Last-Mile Connectivity and Sustainable Transport
New Delhi, April 21: In a boost to last-mile connectivity and sustainable transport, the Delhi government is set to roll out 76 electric buses from the Ghazipur depot starting Tuesday, transport department officials said. According to officials, the first batch of these 76 buses will operate from the Ghazipur depot under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchanges…
Bluesky Is Rolling Out Official Verification
Starting today, Bluesky is rolling out a new verification system, complete with the familiar blue check marks popularized by Twitter. The social platform, which has experienced rapid growth since it opened to the public in early 2024, formerly relied on an unconventional self-verification system where users could “authenticate” themselves by including custom domains in their…
Binance Set to Re-Verify KYC Details of India Users
Binance is refreshing the database of its user details in India, the exchange said in an official announcement over the weekend. Binance’s India users have been directed to re-verify their Know-Your-Customer (KYC) details. This instruction will apply to both the new as well as the existing users of the exchange. Access to Binance was restored…
Meta tags for SEO: What you need to know
Remember when meta keywords were all the rage? Fast forward to 2025, and while search engines have evolved dramatically, meta tags remain crucial building blocks of your SEO foundation, just not the ones you might remember. You’re juggling countless priorities, so it’s tempting to view meta tags as “set it and forget it” HTML snippets….
New Doom: The Dark Ages Trailer Teases An Ass-Kicking For The Doom Slayer
Doom: The Dark Ages looks like it’ll be one of the biggest games of May 2025, and there’s a new trailer to show off how you’ll reduce the armies of hell to single-digit numbers in it. The trailer also shows off some of the story for the game, which serves as a prequel to 2016’s…
Integrative approach reveals promising candidates for Alzheimer’s disease risk factors or targets for therapeutic intervention
A study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s Hospital provides solutions to the pressing need to identify factors that influence Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk or resistance while providing an avenue to explore…
RV Law Journal (Volume 4 Issue 1)
About Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi The Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) began eight decades ago with just six students under its founder and sole teacher, Sri Sivananda Sharmaji. Established in 1940, RSST has since grown into a large educational institution, comprising 23 institutions offering courses from nursery to postgraduate levels. With over 2,500 staff members and…
Working mom approved: Why the Bombay Macrame x Rhea Kapoor sling is a wardrobe essential | Fashion Trends
Every wardrobe has its heroes, and for me, the “Little Black Bag” is one of them. I’ve been on the lookout for one that ticks all the right boxes without hurting your feelings because of how much it costs. After using the Bombay Macrame Rhea Kapoor Sling Bag for over two weeks, I can safely…
A judge blocked the FDA’s plan to regulate lab developed tests. What now?
The Food and Drug Administration’s attempt to increase regulatory scrutiny over laboratory developed tests appears to be dead, much to the relief of clinical labs. The FDA is unlikely to appeal the March 31 federal court order that set aside a final rule asserting the agency’s jurisdiction over LDTs, attorneys who handle regulatory matters said…
Why Australia Is Unlikely to Fall into Recession (And Why That Matters for Property Investors)
Key takeaways President Trump’s trade war poses a threat to Australian economic growth particularly via the indirect impact of weaker global activity driving less demand for our exports and lower commodity prices. Australia is likely to avoid a recession though reflecting the shock absorber of a lower $A, plenty of scope to cut interest rates…
How to Watch Plex in VLC (and Why It’s Worth Doing)
Plex’s Media Player is great, but you know what I love more? VLC. This lightweight, easy-to-use video player is one of my favorite bits of software, and it’s easy to watch your favorite Plex content while using it. 2 How to Connect Plex to VLC First things first, for this process to work, you need…
Twin brothers train mantis boxing by the sea in Shandong
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-20/Twin-brothers-train-mantis-boxing-by-the-sea-in-Shandong-1CBcqE8hZ6w/img/3ee3ed589e7f4a2b9fd402cc988306bf/3ee3ed589e7f4a2b9fd402cc988306bf.jpeg'Twin martial artists redefine mantis boxing by the sea in east China’s Shandong Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-20/Twin-brothers-train-mantis-boxing-by-the-sea-in-Shandong-1CBcqE8hZ6w/img/3ee3ed589e7f4a2b9fd402cc988306bf/3ee3ed589e7f4a2b9fd402cc988306bf.jpeg'Twin martial artists redefine mantis boxing by the sea in east China’s Shandong Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-20/Twin-brothers-train-mantis-boxing-by-the-sea-in-Shandong-1CBcqE8hZ6w/img/3ee3ed589e7f4a2b9fd402cc988306bf/3ee3ed589e7f4a2b9fd402cc988306bf.jpeg'Twin martial artists redefine mantis boxing by the sea in east China’s Shandong Province. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-20/Twin-brothers-train-mantis-boxing-by-the-sea-in-Shandong-1CBcqE8hZ6w/img/3ee3ed589e7f4a2b9fd402cc988306bf/3ee3ed589e7f4a2b9fd402cc988306bf.jpeg'Twin martial artists redefine mantis boxing…
Gabriel Macht answered when ‘Suits LA’ called for Harvey Specter
Not all heroes wear capes. This one is an impeccably dressed lawyer who is often armed with a tumbler of whiskey. And the new “Suits” spin-off has called him back for duty. When NBC announced that it was capitalizing on the success of the glossy legal drama — which concluded its USA Network run nearly…
How Americans Are Surveilled During Protests
There have been a number of protests in the past few months pushing back against President Trump’s most recent policy changes, and we’re likely to see more. Today on the show, WIRED’s senior editor of security and investigations, Andrew Couts, talks us through the technology being used by law enforcement to surveil protests, how surveillance…
Up Network, DreamSmart Launch Web3 Smart Glasses with Google Gemini
Up Network and DreamSmart have collaborated to unveil what the companies call the world’s first Web3- focused smart glasses with artificial intelligence (AI). Equipped with Google’s Gemini AI, the smart glasses offer real-time contextual artificial intelligence. Up Network has developed an AI agent operating system to improve human-machine interactions, while DreamSmart’s technology specialises in advanced…
Google Analytics 4 fixes data gaps, now flags issues early
Google Analytics is rolling out major updates aimed at sharpening marketing insights – boosting data completeness, adding richer context, and flagging issues before they become problems. Key updates. Google announced these updates to Google Analytics 4: Enhanced data completeness. New aggregate IDs and smart fallback tools keep reports accurate even without traditional tracking, helping you…
Star Wars: Zero Company Reveal Trailer Teases Stealthy Tactics In A Galaxy Far, Far Away
After being teased earlier this week, Star Wars: Zero Company was officially revealed at Star Wars Celebration Japan on Saturday. The cinematic trailer for the game introduced the primary cast of Zero Company: a group of covert specialists who players will control in this turn-based tactics game. Developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn…
Lake deposits reveal directional shaking during devastating 1976 Guatemala earthquake
Sediment cores drawn from four lakes in Guatemala record the distinct direction that ground shaking traveled during a 1976 magnitude 7.5 earthquake that devastated the country, according to researchers at the Seismological Society of America’s Annual Meeting. The earthquake, which killed more than 23,000 people and left about 1.5 million people homeless, took place along…
Expert Course on ‘Mastering Contract Drafting and Freelancing’
Lawctopus Law School has launched a 6-month long online course on ‘Mastering Contract Drafting and Freelancing‘, consisting of 44 live sessions led by industry experts. This course empowers students to draft over 24 complex contracts, including website terms and international agreements, and teaches you how to excel as a Contract Drafting Freelancer through platforms like…
Nutritionist shares 7 worst breakfast items you should never start your day with: From poha to instant oats | Health
Starting your day with a nutritious breakfast can set the tone for your energy levels and overall well-being. However, not all breakfast foods are created equal. While some may seem like convenient or healthy options, they could be doing more harm than good. Not all breakfast foods support health; many are just empty carbs, says…
FDA cuts outlined in draft HHS budget
A draft budget document shows the Trump administration’s plan to slash funding to the Department of Health and Human Services includes substantial cuts to the Food and Drug Administration. The preliminary budget sets a total of $2.9 billion in requested congressional appropriations for the FDA, according to Steven Grossman, the former executive director of Alliance…
Turning Investment Properties into Zoos?
The NSW Government has just delivered another blow to property investors, and this time it’s not about rental caps or land tax—it’s about pets. Yes, pets. But not just one or two. Under new tenancy reforms, landlords must now allow up to four animals in their rental properties… and, in some cases, potentially even more….
How I Discovered My Smart TV Was Spying On Me
I love the convenience of TV-on-demand services, but it wasn’t long before I realized that my smart TV was collecting and using my data. Unless you take some preventive steps, yours will be too. When I Noticed My Smart TV Was Spying on Me I never really thought about whether my smart TV was collecting…
New sci-fi center in Shanghai to open with 'Three-Body' spectacle
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-20/New-sci-fi-center-in-Shanghai-to-open-with-Three-Body-spectacle-1CJ3xYQlhK0/img/8330d0f75766412ba39ca6dc12828de8/8330d0f75766412ba39ca6dc12828de8.jpeg' alt='The new sci-fi center in Shanghai is lit up on April 15, 2025. /VCG' A new sci-fi center inspired by China’s iconic trilogy “The Three-Body Problem” is set to open this summer in Shanghai, inviting visitors to step into the universe of Liu Cixin’s celebrated work. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-20/New-sci-fi-center-in-Shanghai-to-open-with-Three-Body-spectacle-1CJ3xYQlhK0/img/70b68791292f470da02c849fb5c1162d/70b68791292f470da02c849fb5c1162d.jpeg' alt='A view of the new…
‘Sinners’ receives a heavenly reception during Easter weekend
Moviegoes embraced “sin” over the Easter weekend. “Sinners,” the highly anticipated period drama delivering a mashup of horror, music and vampires, scored a solid opening, topping the holiday box office with $45.6 million. The R-rated film starring Michael B. Jordan delighted critics and audiences who rewarded it with an “A” ranking on CinemaScore. Coming in…
Meta’s Monopoly Made It a Fair-Weather Friend
This week, Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in an antitrust trial that could result in the breakup of Meta’s social networking empire. It might be years before the nearly 3 billion users of the company’s flagship app Facebook—known internally as the Blue app—learn the fate of the service they still use, despite the constant obituaries….
Jio Platforms Partners Polygon Labs to Bring Web3 Capabilities to Existing Apps, Services
Jio Platforms Ltd. (JPL) has announced a partnership with the Polygon blockchain as it plans its venture into Web3 technology. Reliance’s telecom subsidiary, Jio is looking to introduce features that rely on Web3 technology, on its existing features that are available to over 450 million users. JPL is looking to explore new capabilities offered by…
Court: Google’s illegal ad tech monopoly harmed the open web
The U.S. Department of Justice successfully prosecuted its antitrust case against Google, with Judge Leonie Brinkema ruling that the company operated an illegal monopoly in the advertising technology industry. The court determined that Google engaged in anticompetitive practices that allowed it to dominate critical components of the digital ad market for more than a decade….
How Star Wars: Zero Company Aims To Replicate The Gritty Wartime Feel Of Rogue One And The Clone Wars
After an official reveal at Star Wars Celebration Japan, new details on Star Wars: Zero Company have been revealed. One of the interesting things about the game is its setting, as the events of Zero Company will unfold during the Clone Wars. While the galactic civil war has been explored in detail, Zero Company will…
How thoughts influence what the eyes see
When you see a bag of carrots at the grocery store, does your mind go to potatoes and parsnips or buffalo wings and celery? It depends, of course, on whether you’re making a hearty winter stew or getting ready to watch the Super Bowl. Most scientists agree that categorizing an object — like thinking of…
Difference between Offer and Invitation to Offer
The Indian Contract Act, 1872, lays the foundation for understanding various concepts crucial to contract formation. Two such concepts are ‘offer’ and ‘invitation to offer.’ Distinguishing between these is essential to determine when a legally binding agreement is formed. An electronics store, TechWorld, displays a variety of laptops in its showroom. Each laptop has a…
Jyotika embraces her ethnic side in beautiful red saree for temple visit with Suriya. See pics | Fashion Trends
Apr 20, 2025 05:12 PM IST Jyotika radiates grace in a red saree during her temple visit with Suriya to Kolhapur Mahalakshmi and Kamakhya, sharing serene moments with fans. Jyotika, alongside her husband Suriya, recently paid a visit to the revered Shakti peethas of Kolhapur Mahalakshmi and Kamakhya temple. For her religious visit, the 46-year-old…
GSK prepares to relaunch Blenrep; Activists challenge another ‘zombie’ biotech
Today, a brief rundown of news involving GSK and Bristol Myers Squibb, as well as updates from Elevation Oncology, Bayer and Airna that you may have missed. GSK’s Blenrep has been approved in the U.K. to treat people whose multiple myeloma has progressed after one line of therapy, the company said Thursday. The clearance is…
The Surprising Solution to Australia’s Housing Crisis: Brace for Rising Prices
Key takeaways Counterintuitively, the real solution to Australia’s housing crisis may be rising house prices. While this sounds politically unpopular, it’s based on sound economics: developers won’t build unless it’s profitable, and current prices don’t support viable returns. With strong population growth, continued supply shortages, and falling interest rates, today’s prices will seem like a…
I Wish Amazon Prime Video Would Bring Back These 3 Features
I hate it when streaming services like Amazon Prime Video introduce unique features, only to ditch them for whatever reason. If I had the power, I’d bring these features back to Prime Video. 3 “Free To Me” Made Prime Video Easier to Navigate My biggest gripe with Amazon Prime Video is its UI. I can’t…
Horned violets and fairy primroses in full bloom in Yuyuantan Park
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-17/Horned-violets-and-fairy-primroses-in-full-bloom-in-Yuyuantan-Park-1CE4oao7eUM/img/458c4d919ace4b00aaf90db59dfdd126/458c4d919ace4b00aaf90db59dfdd126.jpeg'Horned violet flowers are in full bloom at Yuyuantan Park in Beijing on April 15, 2025. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-17/Horned-violets-and-fairy-primroses-in-full-bloom-in-Yuyuantan-Park-1CE4oao7eUM/img/458c4d919ace4b00aaf90db59dfdd126/458c4d919ace4b00aaf90db59dfdd126.jpeg'Horned violet flowers are in full bloom at Yuyuantan Park in Beijing on April 15, 2025. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-17/Horned-violets-and-fairy-primroses-in-full-bloom-in-Yuyuantan-Park-1CE4oao7eUM/img/458c4d919ace4b00aaf90db59dfdd126/458c4d919ace4b00aaf90db59dfdd126.jpeg'Horned violet flowers are in full bloom at Yuyuantan Park in Beijing on April 15, 2025. /CGTN <img…
AC/DC bring high voltage rock ‘n’ roll hits to the masses at the Rose Bowl
Precious few bands can fill a stadium 52 years into their career — let alone play to an audience heavily populated by parents and their children, both generations sporting red devil horn headbands and cheering for 77-year-old singer Brian Johnson and white-haired guitar icon Angus Young, 70. But AC/DC did just that, playing 21 instantly…
Hyundai Palisade Sales: Hyundai Motor Sells Over 500,000 SUV Units in US Ahead of Second-Gen Launch Later This Year
Seoul, April 20: Hyundai Motor, South Korea’s top automaker, said on Sunday it has sold over 500,000 units of the Palisade sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the United States, as automakers scramble to navigate the global trade turmoil. The cumulative sales of the Palisade in the United States reached 506,425 units as of the end…
Stumbling and Overheating, Most Humanoid Robots Fail to Finish Half Marathon in Beijing
While capabilities like dancing can be fun and eyecatching, they don’t actually show how useful humanoid robots are in real-world situations, says Fern. Even being able to run a half marathon isn’t a very useful benchmark for their skills—it’s not like there’s market demand for robots that can compete with human runners. The benchmarks that…
Donald Trump’s New SEC Leadership Said to Kick Start Crypto Overhaul
Top Republican officials at the US Securities and Exchange Commission are poised to begin overhauling the agency’s cryptocurrency policies potentially as early as next week when President-elect Donald Trump takes power, said three people briefed on the matter. Among the measures commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda are weighing are initiating the process that would…
Google Search boss: AI Overviews boost click quality
AI Overviews, Google’s AI-generated summaries that sit above organic search results, are already eroding traffic for many publishers and creators. However, publishers are getting “higher-quality clicks,” according to Elizabeth Reid, Head of Google Search, in a new interview. Why we care. Google Search is continuing to evolve in the direction of AI Overviews, where less…
Star Wars: Zero Company Caters To Hardcore Fans, Despite Being An Approachable Tactics Game
Star Wars video games have primarily focused on action for several years now, but Star Wars: Zero Company breaks from that trend by throwing players into the battlefields of a single-player tactics game. The genre remains fairly popular thanks to games like XCOM, Gears Tactics, and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, but there’s still…
Throwing a ‘spanner in the works’ of our cells’ machinery could help fight cancer, fatty liver disease… and hair loss
Fifty years since its discovery, scientists have finally worked out how a molecular machine found in mitochondria, the ‘powerhouses’ of our cells, allows us to make the fuel we need from sugars, a process vital to all life on Earth. Scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Mitochondrial Biology Unit, University of Cambridge, have worked…
Companies Act, M&A, and IBC’
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Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for April 20-26, 2025 | Astrology
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20) Love: The Hierophant Read on to find out your Tarot reading for the coming week.(Unsplash) Mood: Queen of Cups Career: Four of Coins Prioritizing early health checkups will help ensure timely intervention and overall well-being. Financially, focusing on long-term goals will bring stability and security. Professional recognition is on the horizon,…
Makary seeks to limit industry’s role in FDA advisory panels
The Food and Drug Administration will aim to limit the participation of industry experts in the advisory committees that the agency consults for some regulatory decisions, Martin Makary, the FDA’s new commissioner, announced Thursday. Advisory committees, which the FDA typically convenes for additional input on high-profile reviews or thorny clinical and regulatory issues, regularly include…
RBA, tariffs and more. The Australian housing market is about to boom
Key takeaways The Australian housing market is about to boom. The RBA cash rate will drop by 2% within the next 18 to 24 months. My modelling suggests that every time mortgage rates drop by 0.25% improves the borrowing capacities in Australia by 2% to 3%. For mine, the Australian housing market is about to…
Why Picking the Right Charger Is More Confusing Than It Should Be (And How to Fix That)
Picking the wrong charger could mean slow charging or even damage to your device. And with so many choices and lookalikes out there, finding the right one is more confusing than ever. Charging Standards Explained Buying a phone charger used to be simple, but now it seems much more complicated. A major reason for the…
Rain transforms a Jinan town into living ink-painting art
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-19/Rain-transforms-a-Jinan-town-into-living-ink-painting-art-1CBcdF7Bv0s/img/6591ce46c46b407080e267d28e7c0c1a/6591ce46c46b407080e267d28e7c0c1a.jpeg'Mingshui Ancient Town in the rain evokes the essence of a Chinese ink-wash landscape painting. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-19/Rain-transforms-a-Jinan-town-into-living-ink-painting-art-1CBcdF7Bv0s/img/6591ce46c46b407080e267d28e7c0c1a/6591ce46c46b407080e267d28e7c0c1a.jpeg'Mingshui Ancient Town in the rain evokes the essence of a Chinese ink-wash landscape painting. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-19/Rain-transforms-a-Jinan-town-into-living-ink-painting-art-1CBcdF7Bv0s/img/6591ce46c46b407080e267d28e7c0c1a/6591ce46c46b407080e267d28e7c0c1a.jpeg'Mingshui Ancient Town in the rain evokes the essence of a Chinese ink-wash landscape painting. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-19/Rain-transforms-a-Jinan-town-into-living-ink-painting-art-1CBcdF7Bv0s/img/6591ce46c46b407080e267d28e7c0c1a/6591ce46c46b407080e267d28e7c0c1a.jpeg'Mingshui Ancient Town…
Goldenvoice founder Gary Tovar is Coachella’s eternal fan
Inside the club-like Sonora tent on the grounds of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Gary Tovar is inching closer to the stage. As ever, he’s snapping pictures on his phone, and shooting bits of video, to be shared online later. Onstage on this opening weekend of the festival is the Los Angeles…
Honda Activa 7G To Launch in India Between September and October 2025 With Design Upgrades, New Features; Check Expected Price, Specifications and More
New Delhi, April 19: The Honda Activa 7G is expected to launch soon in India with design upgrades, improved specifications, tech, and safety features. The Honda Activa 6G was launched in January 2020, succeeding the previous generation’s Honda Activa 5G. The Honda Activa 7G is expected to launch at around INR 80,000 to INR 90,000. The 7th generation Honda…
An AI Customer Service Chatbot Made Up a Company Policy—and Created a Mess
On Monday, a developer using the popular AI-powered code editor Cursor noticed something strange: Switching between machines instantly logged them out, breaking a common workflow for programmers who use multiple devices. When the user contacted Cursor support, an agent named “Sam” told them it was expected behavior under a new policy. But no such policy…
DMCC to Build 17-Storey ‘Crypto Tower’ in Dubai for Crypto, Web3 Firms
Dubai is set to get a landmark ‘Crypto Tower’ building by 2027. The 17-storey building will be located at the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). According to a blog post by the government entity, the 150,000 sq ft complex will use blockchain technology and smart contracts to process its tenant management system. The building will…
The ROAS illusion: Rethinking what Google Ads success looks like
Return on ad spend (ROAS) has been the default metric for evaluating Google Ads performance for years. It’s easy to calculate, works well with automated bidding, and provides a quick snapshot of efficiency. However, as ad costs rise and tracking becomes less reliable, relying solely on ROAS is no longer enough, especially for businesses focused…
Star Wars: Zero Company’s Main Character Is Fully Customizable
Star Wars: Zero Company will feature a varied roster of characters as part of the main squad, including a Mandalorian, Jedi Padawan, and an astromech droid–but for the main protagonist of Hawks, players will be free to customize that operative. Speaking to GameSpot, Bit Reactor creative director Greg Foertsch revealed that players will have a…
Nontraditional risk factors shed light on unexplained strokes in adults younger than 50
dults younger than 50 years of age had more than double the risk of having a stroke from migraine or other nontraditional stroke risk factors rather than traditional risks such as high blood pressure, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American…
Kautilya’s Take by Kautilya Society at NUSRL Ranchi
About Kautilya’s Take The Kautilya Society at the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, is pleased to announce a Call for Blogs for its official policy blog, Kautilya’s Take. This platform is intended to serve as a forum for reflective and critical discourse on matters intersecting law, governance, and public policy….
From Alia Bhatt’s dewy glow to Priyanka Chopra’s bold lips: 5 Bollywood-inspired makeup looks to try this season | Fashion Trends
If you’re looking to shake up your beauty game this season, who better to turn to than our Bollywood divas? Whether it’s a dramatic winged liner, glowing skin that looks straight off the red carpet, or those dreamy nude lips we can’t get enough of, Bollywood stars are always setting makeup trends we want to…
Sanofi, Regeneron win FDA nod for Dupixent in chronic hives
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new use for Sanofi and Regeneron’s top-selling immune disease drug Dupixent, clearing the medicine to treat a chronic skin condition that causes hives. The agency OK’d Dupixent for chronic spontaneous urticaria, an inflammatory skin disease that causes hives to form on the body and leads to…
minimise holding costs while maximising growth
Key takeaways Capital growth is the primary driver of wealth creation, not rental income. Compounding capital growth does the “heavy lifting” in building wealth over time. Property investors often fund purchases with borrowed equity, leading to out-of-pocket holding costs. Over decades, holding costs can add up significantly, becoming the true investment in the asset. Properties…
This AI App Will Help You Prove You Didn’t Use AI to Write Your Paper
Many professors and teachers are wary of students using AI tools to write papers. However, AI checkers aren’t foolproof, and there have already been many instances where original work has been marked as AI-written. That’s why this AI app is taking the next step to help students prove that they’re submitting original work. What Is…
Experience Nanyang culture in Hainan's Wennan Old Street
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Experience-Nanyang-culture-in-Hainan-s-Wennan-Old-Street-1CCixUo7wdi/img/7b8173e27c754a8c9be57e0c645ad400/7b8173e27c754a8c9be57e0c645ad400.jpeg'Wennan Old Street is a window to showcase the intangible cultural heritage of Wenchang to the outside world. /Photo provided to CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Experience-Nanyang-culture-in-Hainan-s-Wennan-Old-Street-1CCixUo7wdi/img/7b8173e27c754a8c9be57e0c645ad400/7b8173e27c754a8c9be57e0c645ad400.jpeg'Wennan Old Street is a window to showcase the intangible cultural heritage of Wenchang to the outside world. /Photo provided to CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Experience-Nanyang-culture-in-Hainan-s-Wennan-Old-Street-1CCixUo7wdi/img/7b8173e27c754a8c9be57e0c645ad400/7b8173e27c754a8c9be57e0c645ad400.jpeg'Wennan Old Street is a window to showcase…
Stewart Copeland plays with animals on latest project ‘Wild Concerto’
Stewart Copeland is best known as one-third of the Police, the chart-topping trio that called it quits after five acclaimed albums released between 1978-1983 and launched Sting to solo stardom. With the Police, which also included guitarist Andy Summers, out of the picture, the drummer-percussionist changed course and became an in-demand film and TV score…
BluSmart Suspends Cab Bookings in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru Until May 7 After SEBI Action Against Gensol
New Delhi, April 16: Electric ride-hailing company BluSmart has temporarily stopped offering cab services in all three of its operating cities — Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru. Customers using the BluSmart app are unable to book rides, with no time slots available until May 7. This disruption comes just days after India’s market regulator Securities and…
Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB
Over 1,400 employees who were about to be laid off from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be able to keep working for at least another week after a federal judge intervened in the dismantling of the independent regulator on Friday. Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington, DC, said the Trump administration could not…
US President-Elect Donald Trump Said to Plan Elevation of Cryptocurrency as a National Priority
President-elect Donald Trump is planning to release an executive order elevating crypto as a policy priority and giving industry insiders a voice within his administration, according to people familiar with the plans. The order is expected to name crypto as a national imperative or priority — strategic wording intended to guide government agencies to work…
U.S. search ad revenues surged to $102.9 billion in 2024
Fueled by “impressive YoY growth,” paid search advertising revenues hit a new high in 2024, according to a new report. In total, search accounted for $102.9 billion of a record $258.6 billion in U.S. digital advertising revenues, according to the IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report: Full Year 2024, conducted by PwC. That is a $14.1…
A New Pack Of Minecraft Movie Figures Is Up For Preorder
The Minecraft movie has only been in theaters for a few weeks, but it’s already the second-highest-grossing video game movie of all time. It’s also spawned a trove of merchandise, including the upcoming Minecraft Ultimate Movie Pack, which bundles eight figures based on various characters from A Minecraft Movie, including Jack Black’s Steve and the…
A wearable smart insole can track how you walk, run and stand
A new smart insole system that monitors how people walk in real time could help users improve posture and provide early warnings for conditions from plantar fasciitis to Parkinson’s disease. Constructed using 22 small pressure sensors and fueled by small solar panels on the tops of shoes, the system offers real-time health tracking based on…
Call for Papers by University of Warsaw
About the Conference We encourage all scholars to seek answers to these and other questions and to encourage all scholars to seek answers to these and other questions. Share the results of your research at the next – 29th annual CEPSA conference, scheduled for 17-19 September in 2025 at the Faculty of Political Science and…
Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for April 19, 2025 | Astrology
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Your daily habits play a crucial role in maintaining your well-being. A financial setback due to a rejected debt appeal may require better planning to avoid prolonged stress. Career growth remains exciting as dynamic opportunities keep you engaged. A sudden shift in a family member’s behavior might concern you, but an…
An investment fund sets out to free biotech’s ‘trapped capital’
A British investment fund has launched with plans to extract tens of billions of dollars it believes to be “trapped” on the balance sheets of struggling, publicly traded biotechnology companies. Called Alis Biosciences, the fund aims to return to shareholders the cash invested in these biotechs, while still supporting the companies’ management and boards, according…
Rents Are Dropping in Parts of Sydney – What Does This Mean for Investors?
Key takeaways Nearly 75% of NSW suburbs saw rents either stagnate or decline in the last three months—a significant shift after years of sharp increases. Substantial rent decreases ($100-$200 per week) occurred in areas like Concord West, Sylvania Waters, Chipping Norton, Greystanes, and Camperdown. Current easing does not indicate a broader rental crash; significant previous…
Don’t Skip These 5 Underrated Apple Music Features
Apple Music is one of the best music streaming services out there, and for good reason. Apple offers a wide variety of features for every music fan. But here are some of the features you might not know about. 5 Create a Radio Station from a Single Song While Apple Music has millions of songs…
Kung fu training: Beyond forms to functional fitness
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-18/Kung-fu-training-Beyond-forms-to-functional-fitness–1CBc0qE41tm/img/5c3b0ce73bee49009670c9c06546706c/5c3b0ce73bee49009670c9c06546706c.jpeg'Twin martial artists practice foundational skills in a courtyard. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-18/Kung-fu-training-Beyond-forms-to-functional-fitness–1CBc0qE41tm/img/5c3b0ce73bee49009670c9c06546706c/5c3b0ce73bee49009670c9c06546706c.jpeg'Twin martial artists practice foundational skills in a courtyard. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-18/Kung-fu-training-Beyond-forms-to-functional-fitness–1CBc0qE41tm/img/5c3b0ce73bee49009670c9c06546706c/5c3b0ce73bee49009670c9c06546706c.jpeg'Twin martial artists practice foundational skills in a courtyard. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-18/Kung-fu-training-Beyond-forms-to-functional-fitness–1CBc0qE41tm/img/5c3b0ce73bee49009670c9c06546706c/5c3b0ce73bee49009670c9c06546706c.jpeg'Twin martial artists practice foundational skills in a courtyard. /CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-18/Kung-fu-training-Beyond-forms-to-functional-fitness–1CBc0qE41tm/img/5c3b0ce73bee49009670c9c06546706c/5c3b0ce73bee49009670c9c06546706c.jpeg'Twin martial artists practice foundational skills in a courtyard. /CGTN…
‘The Shrouds’ review: Cronenberg returns, sleek and obsessed with death
Taking in a new David Cronenberg film occasionally evokes the strangeness of a beloved cat bringing a fresh kill to your door: It’s somehow unsettling and affecting, a horror yet a gift, and decidedly weird but also sad and even funny. The subjects of grief and biotechnology in the macabre Canadian’s latest offering, “The Shrouds,”…
2025 TVS Apache RR 310 Price in India, Specifications and Features Revealed; Know Everything About Next-Gen Apache RR 310 Launched in India
New Delhi, April 18: 2025 TVS Apache RR 310 has been launched in India. TVS Motor Company has updated its flagship model, which falls under the Super Premium Sports Motorcycle category. The new edition of the Apache RR310 is now compliant with the OBD-2B norms. In the latest update, TVS has added a few more features…
ICE Is Paying Palantir $30 Million to Build ‘ImmigrationOS’ Surveillance Platform
“No other vendor could meet these timeframes of having the infrastructure in place to meet this urgent requirement and deliver a prototype in less than six months,” ICE says in the document. ICE’s document does not specify the data sources Palantir would pull from to power ImmigrationOS. However, it says that Palantir could “configure” the…
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Trades Above $84,800, Most Altcoins Reflect Gains
Bitcoin registered profits on both national and international exchanges on Monday, April 14. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin price rose by less than one percent to trade at $84,850 (roughly Rs. 73 lakh). However, the most expensive crypto asset grew by 10 percent over the last seven days to claim this price point. On Indian exchanges,…
The best affiliate networks by need and use case
Affiliate networks aren’t one-size-fits-all. Between evolving tracking laws, new tech capabilities, and shifting fee structures, the best choice depends on your business model and goals. This guide breaks down top affiliate networks by use case, so you can make a smarter, more strategic decision. The data-driven approach to choosing an affiliate network If you’re ready…
Watch: Why Insurance Companies Are Denying Coverage for Prosthetic Limbs
PBS News Weekend’s Ali Rogin spoke with KFF Health News contributor Michelle Andrews about what some people with missing limbs consider a disparity in health insurance coverage: Though a knee replacement likely would be covered, a prosthetic knee isn’t always. A prosthetic device can be subject to cost caps and an amputee may be required…
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Open April 24 In The US
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders open in the US on April 24, Nintendo announced today. Pricing for the console and Mario Kart World bundle matches the originally revealed prices of $450 and $500, respectively. Preorders were originally scheduled to go live on April 9, but the uncertainty created by new US tariffs caused Nintendo to delay…
Researchers report association between urinary incontinence, cardiovascular disease
A University of Iowa-led research team has found that urinary incontinence may be associated with a greater risk for cardiovascular disease in women. Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common condition, especially in older adults. Previous studies have stated that it can affect between 38% and 60% of women. The…
Call for Papers: International Conference on ‘Sustainable Development to Protect the Environment, the Climate and Human Living Conditions in the Light of the United Nation’s SDG’ at Kerala Law Academy [Sept 29 – Oct 2; Offline]: Submit Abstracts by May 1!
About the Organisation This international conference is a remark to the power of global collaboration, bringing together esteemed institutions from around the world – Université Paris Nanterre (France), Kerala Law Academy Law College (India), Europa Universität Viadrina (Germany), and Université Franco-Allemande (Germany). This collective effort aims to foster a rich exchange of perspectives and ideas…
Want to make your home interiors livelier? Try pattern mixing with these 10 tips to break design monotony
Pattern mixing is a creative decor trend that breathes life and infuses an eclectic personality into your interiors. Typically, patterns exist in isolation, only one particular pattern paired with a solid-coloured backdrop. But instead of solid colours as the base, you can embrace another set of patterns as well. Albeit leaning toward the maximalist style,…
Sanofi licenses immune disease drugs from startup Earendil
Dive Brief: French drugmaker Sanofi agreed to pay $125 million to startup Earendil Labs for two drug candidates designed to treat autoimmune and inflammatory bowel diseases. Under the terms of the deal announced Thursday, Earendil may receive as much as $1.72 billion in additional payments for reaching certain development and commercial goals, including $50 million…
Adelaide Cracks $1 Million as Five Capital Cities Now in the Million-Dollar Club
Key takeaways Combined capital house prices increased for the ninth consecutive quarter – the longest stretch of continuous quarterly growth since 2012-15 – to reach a new record. House prices have reached new highs in several capitals, with Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth leading the way according to Domain. Sydney’s median house price is now just…
Google’s Handing Out Free Drive Storage, But You Might Miss Out
One of the worst screens you can be greeted with when using your cloud backup service is the one informing you that you’re out of storage space and need to purchase more. If you use Google Drive, you might be able to score 2TB of storage for free for an entire year, along with some…
Siem Reap–Angkor Int'l Airport: Gateway to Cambodia-China travel
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-17/Siem-Reap-Angkor-Int-l-Airport-Gateway-to-Cambodia-China-travel-1CE4Gz0lrP2/img/b995a77d02444126a4caa1e24b66342b/b995a77d02444126a4caa1e24b66342b.png' alt='A view of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. /VCG' The year 2025 marked the “Cambodia-China Year of Tourism.” Against this backdrop of deepening cooperation, Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport – invested, built, and operated by Chinese enterprises – has become a landmark project under the Belt and Road Initiative and a fresh symbol of China-Cambodia…
Demi Moore talks losing Oscar to Mikey Madison
Demi Moore expected Mikey Madison to win the Academy Award for lead actress, she recently told Time magazine. “I don’t know why I knew, but I did,” Moore said in the interview. “I was so centered and calm. I didn’t feel gutted. I didn’t feel any of those kinds of things. I just trusted, and…
2025 Skoda Kodiaq Price, Specifications and Features Revealed, Bookings Open; Know Everything About Next Gen Skoda Kodiaq Launched in India
New Delhi, April 17: 2025 Skoda Kodiaq is launched in India. The next-generation Skoda Kodiaq, which made its debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, arrives with new styling, and advanced features. Skoda Auto India has launched new Kodiaq in base Sportline and Selection L&K (Laurin and Klement) variants. 2025 Skoda Kodiaq price in…
Google Is Once Again Deemed a Monopoly, This Time in Ad Tech
A federal judge ruled today that Google is a monopolist in some parts of the online advertising market, marking the second case in a year where the company was found to have violated US antitrust law. Last August, a federal judge ruled that Google was maintaining an illegal monopoly in search. Judge Leonie Brinkema of…
Apple Follows Google in Blocking 14 Unregistered Crypto Exchange Apps in South Korea
South Korea is taking serious steps to curb the operations of unregistered crypto businesses in the country. This week, Apple blocked the apps of 14 crypto exchanges from its App Store in South Korea for not being in compliance with the country’s licensing regime. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) confirmed the development this week, claiming…
Google Ads API v19.1 adds new Demand Gen, video campaigns features
Google announced the release of version 19.1 of its Google Ads API, focusing on expanding capabilities for Demand Generation, video campaigns, and Local Services Ads. The details. Google announced the v19.1 release of the Google Ads API, maintaining backward compatibility for users already on v19. Updated client libraries and code examples will be published next…
Did Nintendo Justify Mario Kart World’s $80 Price?
Mario Kart World is being positioned as the Switch 2’s biggest selling-point, and it’s easy to see why. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe stayed atop the Nintendo Switch sales charts undefeated for years, and still stands as the top-selling game on Switch and in the Mario Kart series. Nintendo is clearly trying to capture that lightning…
Discovery of FOXR2 activation in various brain tumors refines diagnosis to improve care
Physicians classify brain tumors and determine treatment options, in part, by the genes they express. According to World Health Organization standards, the abnormal activation of oncogene FOXR2 only occurs in central nervous system (CNS) neuroblastoma, but that may not be true. Findings from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital show FOXR2 activation in multiple pediatric CNS…
JOB POST: Chair Professor – Department of Revenue at NLSIU
About NLSIU NLSIU was the first National Law University established in India in 1986. The premier law school was set up with a mission to pioneer legal education reforms. About the Opportunity The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is inviting online application for the post of Department of Revenue Chair in the level…
Type 5 diabetes: Doctor explains causes, symptoms, prevention tips | Health
Apr 18, 2025 06:00 AM IST Caused by malnourishment, type 5 diabetes can lead to extreme fatigue, weight loss, and frequent infections. A new type of diabetes has been observed which is known to be caused due to chronic exposure to malnourishment during childhood and obesity. Type 5 diabetes has been observed to affect around…
Lilly’s obesity pill scores in large diabetes trial
Dive Brief: Eli Lilly’s weight loss pill orforglipron succeeded in a Phase 3 clinical trial in diabetes, helping study participants control their blood sugar while hinting at weight loss that might be comparable to injectable obesity medicines. Enrollees in the 40-week trial saw their blood sugar levels reduced by up to 1.6 percentage points,…
Amid the election promises, what would actually help ‘fix’ the housing crisis? Here are 5 ideas
As the election campaign rolls on, housing has been, unsurprisingly, a major campaign focus. We’ve seen a series of housing policy announcements from across the political spectrum, including duelling announcements from the major parties in recent days. Labor will expand access to their Help to Buy and Home Guarantee schemes by either raising or removing…
ChatGPT Can Now Reason Using the Images You Upload: Why This Is Amazing
On April 16, 2025, OpenAI introduced two new AI reasoning models—o3 and o4-mini. These represent a significant jump in the company’s AI capabilities, which is perhaps nowhere more evident than with their new image reasoning capabilities. These New Models Can “Think” With Images OpenAI says these new models can interpret any image you upload, like…
Scientists report sixth mass bleaching event on Great Barrier Reef
Australian scientists have reported the sixth mass coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef since 2016. In a report published on Wednesday night, scientists from federal government agencies said that the iconic reef experienced a “widespread coral bleaching event” in the summer of 2024-25. “Prolonged heat stress throughout the Far Northern and Northern regions…
In ‘Étoile,’ ‘Bunheads’ creators return to dance with a twist
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Hyundai Motor To Temporarily Suspend Ioniq 5, Kona EV Production Amid Weak Global Demand Continues To Weigh on Exports
Seoul, April 17: Hyundai Motor will temporarily suspend production of its Ioniq 5 and Kona electric vehicles (EVs) at its main domestic plant next week, as weakening overseas demand continues to weigh on exports, according to industry sources on Thursday. The automaker plans to shut down Line 12 at its Plant 1 in Ulsan, 305…
Thousands of Urine and Tissue Samples Are in Danger of Rotting After Staff Cuts at a CDC Laboratory
Cathy Tinney-Zara, a worker at NIOSH’s Pittsburg facility who spoke to WIRED in her capacity as the union representative, says that before they lost their jobs, the researchers at the Morgantown facility had been actively studying how Gulf War soldiers were affected by exposure to Mustard Gas, how pregnant workers have been affected by exposure…
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hovers Around $83,300, Most Altcoins Register Dips
Bitcoin on Wednesday, April 16 reflected minor but notable losses on both national as well as international exchanges. The most expensive cryptocurrency fell by 2.60 percent on global platforms to trade at $83,350 (roughly Rs. 71.4 lakh), showed CoinMarketCap. Data on Indian exchanges like CoinDCX and CoinSwitch showed BTC trading at $86,150 (roughly Rs. 73.8…
Search behavior, decoded: What platform preference really tells us
When we talk about search, we usually focus on what people are looking for – keywords, queries, and intent. But in 2025, there’s a more powerful question to ask: “Where are they searching – and why that platform, in that moment?” The search landscape is evolving fast. AI tools like ChatGPT are gaining traction. Social…
Will The Witcher 3 Get Switch 2 Upgrade? CD Projekt Red’s Lips Are Sealed
If your (last) wish is for a Switch 2 upgrade to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red is staying mum about granting it. Instead, the developer told Eurogamer that it’s “all in on Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition” for the upcoming hybrid system. CD Projekt Red gameplay technical design expert Filip Downar stayed mum…
How do age, sex, hormones and genetics affect dementia biomarkers in the blood?
A new study has found important clues about the roles age, sex, hormonal changes and genetics play in how certain biomarkers for dementia are expressed in the blood, according to a study published on April 16, 2025, online in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “Blood tests that detect biomarkers for…
Discussion On ‘Taxation Policies and Data Privacy’
About the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Reforms Council Madhya Pradesh Judicial Reforms Council is a part of the National Judicial Reforms Council working under the aegis of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI), which is a premier National Business Chamber for Women envisioning Global Impact for Women Entrepreneurs, Businesswomen and Professionals from all…
Astrological excellence of father-daughter duo honoured at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam
In a proud moment for the world of astrology, the renowned father-daughter duo, astrologer Dr Prem Kumar Sharma and his daughter, astrologer Manisha Koushik, were felicitated at the prestigious Bharat Mandapam for their extraordinary contributions to the field. (Left to Right) Puran Chand Nailwal, Dr Prem Kumar Sharma, Manisha Koushik, and Jason Hall. Dr Prem…
New research kindles excitement around stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s
The most effective drug for Parkinson’s disease hasn’t changed in 50 years. But fresh research published in one of the country’s top scientific journals is helping build the case for a more cutting-edge approach that uses stem cells to restore important brain functions. The second most common neurodegenerative illness, Parkinson’s, is caused by the loss…
A deep dive into Australia’s wealth generators
Key takeaways A handful of regions dominate Australia’s economy, with just 10 areas producing 76% of the country’s GDP. The urban corridor from Brisbane to Melbourne accounts for 54% of GDP, while Western Australia (mainly Perth) contributes another 16%. The future will require smarter urban planning, transport solutions, and policies to spread economic activity more…
You Can Snag a Rare Discount on Apple Accessories by Recycling an Old Device
Apple devices don’t come cheap, which is why it’s always nice when a deal pops up. Apple currently has an offer going on that’ll let you recycle an old device for a discount on a new Apple accessory. And honestly, it’s a pretty great way to put that drawer of forgotten tech to good use….
Blooming tulips brighten up spring in Beijing
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Blooming-tulips-brighten-up-spring-in-Beijing-1CCkDEMIYRq/img/67b0f4868d2d4f51b2d01ee00e515304/67b0f4868d2d4f51b2d01ee00e515304.jpeg'Blooming tulips are seen at Zhongshan Park, Beijing, April 15, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Blooming-tulips-brighten-up-spring-in-Beijing-1CCkDEMIYRq/img/67b0f4868d2d4f51b2d01ee00e515304/67b0f4868d2d4f51b2d01ee00e515304.jpeg'Blooming tulips are seen at Zhongshan Park, Beijing, April 15, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Blooming-tulips-brighten-up-spring-in-Beijing-1CCkDEMIYRq/img/67b0f4868d2d4f51b2d01ee00e515304/67b0f4868d2d4f51b2d01ee00e515304.jpeg'Blooming tulips are seen at Zhongshan Park, Beijing, April 15, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Blooming-tulips-brighten-up-spring-in-Beijing-1CCkDEMIYRq/img/67b0f4868d2d4f51b2d01ee00e515304/67b0f4868d2d4f51b2d01ee00e515304.jpeg'Blooming tulips are seen at Zhongshan Park, Beijing, April 15, 2025. /VCG Colorful blooming tulips…
Amanda Bynes just wants to talk. It’ll cost fans $50 a month
Amanda Bynes just wants to talk with her fans — at least with the ones willing to pay. The former child actor has joined OnlyFans. “I’m on onlyfans now!” Bynes wrote in an Instagram story Tuesday. “Disclaimer: I’m doing onlyfans to chat with my fans through dm’s. I won’t be posting any sleazy content. Excited…
Will Meta Really Have to Sell Instagram and WhatsApp?
Paresh Dave: Absolutely. The timing when some of those moves were first announced was viewed as kind of suspicious because it was right around when these investigations into Meta and these cases started getting filed against Big Tech companies. Zoë Schiffer: We’re going to take one more short break. And when we come back, we’ll…
Stablecoin Sector May Reach $2 Trillion: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank estimates the size of the stablecoin market could surge by about 10-fold to $2 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,71,29,830 crore) within the next three years after the expected passage of US legislation that seeks to provide a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrencies. That would likely require an extra $1.6 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,37,05,008 crore)…
Apple rebrands Search Ads as Apple Ads
Apple is officially dropping the “Search” from Search Ads to better represent its expanding ad placements across the App Store. The rebrand reflects Apple’s growing ad footprint beyond App Store search results — a signal that the iPhone maker is eyeing a more aggressive play in the broader digital ad market. What’s changed: The original…
Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct: How To Watch And What To Expect
A Nintendo Direct presentation focusing on Mario Kart World is airing this week. It’ll take place on April 17 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET. How to watch the Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct The Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct will be available to watch on April 17 through the YouTube embed below….
Golden eyes: How gold nanoparticles may one day help to restore people’s vision
A new study by Brown University researchers suggests that gold nanoparticles — microscopic bits of gold thousands of times thinner than a human hair — might one day be used to help restore vision in people with macular degeneration and other retinal disorders. In a study published in the journal ACS Nano and supported by…
Internship Opportunity @ YuvaCracy Centre for Policy Research
About YuvaCracy Foundation YuvaCracy Foundation is a non-profit organisation registered under section 8 of The Companies Act, 2013, with approvals from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), and recognition on NGO Darpan (NITI Aayog, Government of India). About the Opportunity YuvaCracy Centre for Policy Research is inviting applications…
These adorable heart-shaped poha paneer cutlets are the cutest way to eat your protein. Easy 7-step recipe inside
Apr 17, 2025 06:00 AM IST Perfect snack for your tiffin boxes: These heart cutlets are healthy, cute, guilt-free and exactly what dreams are made of. Here’s its easy 7-step recipe. Shaping the cutlets into small hearts are all we need this Thursday to add a touch of creativity and emotional appeal, perfect for kids’…
Bluebird says Ayrmid missed deadline for rival takeover bid
Bluebird bio is still waiting on a binding takeover bid from Ayrmid Ltd., three weeks after the company said it would pay $15 million more than SK Capital and Carlyle Group offered for the gene therapy maker. In a Wednesday statement, Bluebird board chair Mark Vachon said Ayrmid has yet to present a binding offer…
[PODCAST] Will the Federal Election Really Shake Up the Property Market? Let’s Bust Some Myths
In this episode of the Michael Yardney podcast, I discuss the current state of the housing market with Dr. Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics. We explore the impact of federal elections on housing predictions, the effects of political uncertainty, and the concept of Solomon’s Paradox in decision-making. Our conversation also delves into the…
How I Found Out My Cloud Backup Was Useless
My cloud backup gave me a false sense of security until one day, all my important files were gone. Having a backup is useless if you can’t restore your data when needed, but there are some easy ways to make sure this doesn’t happen to you. How I Lost My Backup Forever I have experienced…
Flavors across borders reveal the tastes of Cambodia and China
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Flavors-across-borders-reveal-the-tastes-of-Cambodia-and-China-1CCluqNc7zW/img/7839a4a7175b478b8e9dbda2e2814e8a/7839a4a7175b478b8e9dbda2e2814e8a.jpeg' alt='Peking duck served with pancakes, scallions and sweet bean sauce. /VCG' As the “Cambodia-China Tourism Year” unfolds, it offers more than just a chance to explore scenic landscapes – it’s also a golden opportunity to savor the rich flavors of two distinct culinary traditions. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-16/Flavors-across-borders-reveal-the-tastes-of-Cambodia-and-China-1CCluqNc7zW/img/dadc9e69a289445f9d5eec4fb2d51211/dadc9e69a289445f9d5eec4fb2d51211.jpeg' alt='Khmer red curry and Cambodian spring rolls,…
What to know about Universal Studio’s new Fan Fest Nights
“Star Trek” is a franchise that’s always seemed ripe for exploration in a theme park. Space travel, aliens, magic-like technology and, perhaps most importantly, an underlying belief in human-centered optimism. Encounter someone who saw “Star Trek: The Experience” in Las Vegas, which opened in the late ’90s and ran for about a decade, and expect…
Hugging Face Acquires Pollen Robotics to Unleash Open Source AI Robots
Lapeyre says selling humanoid robots remains challenging, because the use cases are unclear and the systems are still unreliable—though some companies are starting to find success. Today, the technology is mostly developed by a few well-financed companies, including Tesla, Figure, and Agility Robotics. “With Hugging Face, we hope to democratize that,” he says. Many AI…
Polygon to Shift Focus to Stablecoins Amid Rising Institutional Interest
Polygon Labs plans to concentrate on preparing for a rising and anticipated boom in the stablecoin market. In conversation with Gadgets 360, Polygon founder Sandeep Nailwal said that the institutional interest in stablecoins has risen significantly, and industry players have started to prepare to cater to the demands around stablecoin custody and services. Polygon is…
Google: 39 million advertisers suspended; 5.5 billion ads removed in 2024
Google’s 2024 Ads Safety Report, released today, shows a massive uptick in how AI – particularly large language models (LLMs) – is helping the company block policy-violating ads before serving a single ad, thanks to earlier fraud detection at the account setup stage. By the numbers. Google Ads last year: Removed 5.1 billion bad ads Restricted 9.1…
FBC: Firebreak Will Feature Cross-Play Multiplayer
Remedy has announced that its Control spin-off multiplayer game will let players team up in The Oldest House regardless of their platform. That’s because FBC: Firebreak will offer cross-play support for the cooperative FPS. In other words, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S owners can all play together when the game comes out this summer….
New explanation for muscle memory found in muscle proteins
Researchers investigated the quantities of thousands of muscle proteins and found a possible new explanation for muscle memory. A study by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, showed for the first time that muscles “remember” training at the protein level. The memory trace of previous resistance training persists…
Certificate Course in Judicial Service Preparation by Christ, Bangalore [June – September; Offline]: Register by May 10!
About School of Law-CHRIST School of Law, is a part of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. The parent University, a premier educational institution, is an academic fraternity dedicated to the motto of ‘Excellence and Service’ and has an already proven history of success in the field of education. CHRIST, formerly Christ College, has the…
Flights are packed, visas are soaring: Germany is new favourite hotspot for Indian travellers | Travel
Indian travel to Germany is booming! According to recent statistics, Indian tourist arrivals in Germany have jumped 8.6% in 2024, with 8,97,841 overnight stays compared to 8,26,703 the previous year. Move over Switzerland, Germany just became India’s most wanted travel hotspot!(Image by Pixabay) This significant growth is attributed to strengthened air connectivity between India and…
Startup Glycomine raises $115M to push rare disease drug deeper into testing
Glycomine, a biotechnology startup working on a treatment for a rare genetic disorder, has raised a $115 million Series C round to push its lead program deeper into clinical testing. The funding announced Wednesday for the San Carlos, California-based company will support development of its therapy GLM101, which is designed to treat phosphomannomutase 2-congenital disorder…
Climate Change is Dividing Us — But Not in the Way You Think
Key takeaways Climate change conversations aren’t just politically or geographically divided; there’s a more subtle yet critical generational divide. It’s incorrect and misleading to simply characterise older generations as apathetic and younger ones as deeply concerned. Generations are shaped by formative experiences, influencing their approach to climate issues. Economic well-being directly impacts an individual’s capacity…
Here’s What It Does and How to Use it
OpenAI just rolled out a brand-new Image Library for ChatGPT users—an overdue but welcome feature that finally gives you a way to view, manage, and revisit the AI-generated images you’ve created. Where to Find the ChatGPT Image Library You’ll find the Image Library tucked into the left-hand toolbar of the ChatGPT interface, just beneath Explore…
Annual Water Splashing Festival held in Xishuangbanna
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-15/Annual-Water-Splashing-Festival-held-in-Xishuangbanna-1CANSi14Os0/img/28869299c0a64857aaf2e3221cddad9a/28869299c0a64857aaf2e3221cddad9a.jpeg'The annual Water Splashing Festival is held in Jinghong City of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province on April 15, 2025. /By Zhang Kai, Yang Jinghao of CGTN <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-15/Annual-Water-Splashing-Festival-held-in-Xishuangbanna-1CANSi14Os0/img/28869299c0a64857aaf2e3221cddad9a/28869299c0a64857aaf2e3221cddad9a.jpeg'The annual Water Splashing Festival is held in Jinghong City of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province on April 15, 2025. /By Zhang Kai, Yang…
Wink Martindale dead: ‘Tic-Tac-Dough,’ ‘Gambit’ game show host dies
Wink Martindale, the king of the television game show who hosted “Tic-Tac-Dough,” “Gambit,” “High Rollers” and a slew of other programs that became staples in living rooms across America, died Tuesday in Rancho Mirage. He was 91. Martindale, a longtime voice of Los Angeles radio who had an unexpected hit record in the late 1950s,…
India Can Create 2.5 Million Direct Jobs by Tripling Automotive Exports to USD 60 Billion and Generating USD 25 Billion Trade Surplus by 2030: Government
New Delhi, April 15: With the right enabling conditions for the automotive sector, India can triple exports to $60 billion, generate a $25 billion trade surplus, and create over 2-2.5 million direct jobs by 2030, propelling it toward becoming a globally competitive, innovation-driven manufacturing hub, the government said on Tuesday. India’s automotive industry is a…
OpenAI’s New GPT 4.1 Models Excel at Coding
OpenAI announced today that it is releasing a new family of artificial intelligence models optimized to excel at coding, as it ramps up efforts to fend off increasingly stiff competition from companies like Google and Anthropic. The models are available to developers through OpenAI’s application programming interface (API). OpenAI is releasing three sizes of models:…
Binance Among Crypto Exchanges Hit by Amazon Web Services Outage
Crypto exchange Binance said it briefly stopped allowing users to withdraw from the platform on Tuesday, due to an issue involving an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centre, while other crypto exchanges also reported problems. Binance posted on X that withdrawals were suspended “to keep safe”, before posting around ten minutes later that withdrawals had…
Google sends personalized growth plans to advertisers, pushing AI-driven solutions
Advertisers are receiving step-by-step guidance emails from Google Ads aimed at improving campaign performance over a three-month period. The details. Google Ads is sending emails with the subject line “Personalised action plan for growth” to business advertisers, according to an X post from Govind Singh Panwar. The email contains: A three-month structured improvement plan delivered…
Best Buy Spring Sale 2025 – Save On Video Games, Hardware, VR Headsets, And More
Best Buy is running a site-wide Spring Sale until April 20, offering major discounts on everything from video games, TVs, and computers to Apple devices, cameras, audio gear, and more. We’ve dug through the sale to round up a list of our favorite video game deals from the sale, but you’ll also want to check…
Gut microbes release cancer-fighting bile acids that block hormone signals
Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine (known as the gut microbiota) can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anti-cancer immunity by blocking androgen signaling, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The study was published on April 15 in Cell. “I was very surprised by our findings….
Lawctopus’ 2-Day Workshop ‘Legal Writing Essentials: Drafting Legal Opinions & Case Summaries'[Apr 21-22, 7-9:30 pm]: Register Now!
Learning legal research and writing can be the most rewarding investment you’ll make as a law student. Most importantly, you become a better thinker of the law, a better researcher & writer of course, which translates into multiple CV-enhancing and employable skills. It can help you: Start publishing in top law journals and enhance your…
Is your mother waking you up early by drawing your curtains open before your alarm? Study reveals why she may be right | Health
Ever whined at your mother for pulling the curtains open to wake you up before your alarm? The sudden ambush of bright sunlight makes you screech like a vampire in the sun. But turns out she might have actually been onto something. A study published in the journal Building and Environment revealed how natural light…
J&J keeps forecasts steady as pharma confronts tariff threat
Johnson & Johnson is confident it can manage the impact of tariffs on its pharmaceuticals and medical device businesses this year, announcing Tuesday that it will maintain its financial forecast for the year while raising its sales guidance. J&J, which is the first large drugmaker to report results for the first quarter, expects adjusted earnings…
Where Have All the Small 4K Monitors Gone? 5 Reasons I Want One
I love crisp visuals and minimal setups, but finding a small 4K monitor these days feels like chasing a unicorn. Why did they disappear—and why do I still want one so badly? The Disappearance of Small 4K Monitors Once a vibrant category, small 4K monitors—those in the 21- to 24-inch range—seem to have quietly vanished…
BizFocus Ep.124: Flower express brings trains of prosperity
Editor’s Note: CGTN launches a new series called BizFocus, where anchors and reporters explore the most vibrant business sectors and events in China. Through in-depth interviews with industry experts and on-the-ground coverage, we bring you the latest developments and trends in various business sectors. As spring brings vibrant colors to the countryside, China’s railways have…
Mehdi Hasan reflects on Zeteo, his media startup, a year after launch
Journalism isn’t what it used to be, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Especially if you’re Mehdi Hasan. Hasan, 45, is no stranger to the rising dissatisfaction around the state of the news media and the confusion over how we consume our news. He rose through the ranks of broadcast giants, including the BBC,…
2025 Skoda Kodiaq Launch in India on April 17, 2025; Check Expected Price, Specifications and Features of Upcoming SUV From Skoda
New Delhi, April 15: 2025 Skoda Kodiaq launch date in India is on April 17, 2025. The next-gen Skoda Kodiaq was unveiled during the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The upcoming 2025 Skoda Kodiaq will come with premium features, including two variants and multiple colour options. Skoda Auto India plans to assemble the new Kodiaq…
A New Mexico Man Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Setting Fire to a Tesla Showroom
A New Mexico man is facing federal charges for two separate incidents of alleged arson—one at an Albuquerque Tesla showroom and one at the New Mexico Republican Party’s office—according to a Monday press release from the Department of Justice. Jamison Wagner, 40, was charged with allegedly setting fire to a building or vehicle used in…
Should India Follow the US and Establish a Bitcoin Reserve? Polygon, Avail Co-Founders Talk to Gadgets 360
US President Donald Trump announced the creation of separate reserves for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the US last month, in a boost for the digital assets sector. The decision prompted Sweden and South Korea to open dialogue around considering Bitcoin as a potential reserved asset. There’s currently no word on whether the Government of…
Google Search to redirect its country level TLDs to Google.com
Google will begin redirecting its country code top-level domain names (ccTLD) versions of its Google domain to Google.com. That means if you frequent google.fr (in France), google.ng (in Nigeria) and so on, you will be redirected to Google.com. Why the change. Google said, “Over the years, our ability to provide a local experience has improved. In…
States Push Medicaid Work Rules, but Few Programs Help Enrollees Find Jobs
For many years, Eric Wunderlin’s health issues made it hard to find stable employment. Struggling to manage depression and diabetes, Wunderlin worked part-time, minimum-wage retail jobs around Dayton, Ohio, making so little he said he sometimes had to choose between paying rent and buying food. But in 2018, his CareSource Medicaid health plan offered him…
Give Marathon A Chance, Former Concord Developer Says
Bungie finally lifted the lid on its extraction shooter Marathon this week, and while the game looks like a vibrant entry in the genre, it has been negatively compared to Sony’s live-service flop Concord. Both games share similar elements, being live-service sci-fi shooters with a colorful art direction, but one former Concord developer wants people…
New study finds surprising way to curb college-aged drinking harms — without cutting alcohol
Young adults — particularly college students — are more likely than any other group in the U.S. to engage in heavy drinking and experience alcohol-related consequences. The consequences of heavy drinking — which is defined as four or more drinks per occasion for women and five or more for men — are felt throughout the…
Canonsphere Law Review [Volume I Issue I (April
About Canonsphere Law Review Canonsphere Law Review is a peer-reviewed online legal journal committed to publishing high-quality scholarship on contemporary legal issues. Our journal allows academics, practitioners, and students to contribute to legal discourse and promote critical analysis of legal developments worldwide. We invite submissions from legal scholars, practitioners, and students on topics related to…
Too late to plan a trip this long weekend? These 5 last-minute trips near Mumbai are perfect for Easter 2025
Published on Apr 15, 2025 05:50 PM IST Pack your bags NOW as these 5 Easter 2025 weekend getaways from Mumbai are just hours away. …read more / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Apr 15, 2025 05:50 PM IST Long weekends are like mini-vacations dropped from the heavens and Easter 2025…
Safety worries spur Pfizer to drop another obesity pill
Dive Brief: Pfizer is scrapping another obesity pill, announcing Monday it will stop testing an experimental therapy called danuglipron after uncovering a case of possible liver damage in one study participant. The announcement marks the second time Pfizer has given up on an oral weight loss medicine since 2023 and is its latest setback in…
The 2032 Games Are Already Moving Property Markets
Key takeaways Brisbane’s successful bid for the 2032 Olympics isn’t just a sporting milestone; it’s the beginning of a major property market upswing driven by infrastructure, urban renewal, and international spotlight. Similar to Sydney’s Olympics in 2000, significant property growth is already visible. Brisbane property prices have increased by around 80% since 2020. Smart investors…
