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Tech News

Countries are preparing for digital attacks. What are the risks?

Experts in the United States, in particular, are calling for a more muscular approach to protect their digital frontier.

21/04/2025

USA

Hegseth shared airstrike details in second Signal chat, media report

Citing sources close to the matter, multiple media have reported US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth created a Signal group chat where he shared details of a March military airstrike on Houthi militants in Yemen with individuals including his wife and brother.

21/04/2025

USA

Trump says US will 'pass on Ukraine' if talks don't progress soon

Washington mulls backing out of ceasefire efforts as Trump shares that negotiations between warring Russia and Ukraine are “coming to a head”.

19/04/2025

Tech News

OpenAI could ‘adjust’ its AI safety if a competitor makes high-risk AI

If a competitor releases an AI model that has a high level of risk, OpenAI says it will consider adjusting its safety requirements so that it might be able to as well.

18/04/2025

USA

Gunman kills two and wounds six on Florida State University campus

The shooter, identified as student Phoenix Ikner, used his mother's former service weapon.

18/04/2025

Economy

Trump suggests he could remove US Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

“If I want him out, he’ll be out of there real fast, believe me," Trump said in the Oval Office to reporters on Thursday.

18/04/2025

Healthcare

Scientists aim to vet claims that microdosing boosts well-being

Small studies on how microdosing affects people’s mental wellbeing have uncovered a powerful placebo effect.

18/04/2025

Europe News

Giorgia Meloni meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House

The two leaders discussed many issues in a warm meeting full of praise and 'common understanding'. Included in the agenda were talks on tariffs, defence, NATO and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

18/04/2025

Tech News

Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly in US ruling

A federal judge in the US ruled that Google holds a monopoly in selling ad technology and ad exchanges that it illegally exploited to make profit.

17/04/2025

Health news

Experimental daily pill shows promising results in aiding weight loss

Other weight loss drugs must be injected, meaning the new pill from pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly could become patients’ top choice if it is approved.

17/04/2025

Space

Star Wars-like planet may be orbiting two failed stars, scientists say

Scientists believe that there's a planet like the desert planet Tatooine from 'Star Wars' that orbits a pair of failed stars.

17/04/2025

Business

The end of cheap clothes? Temu and Shein give tariff price warning

The fast fashion brands, known for selling particularly cheap clothes, cosmetics and accessories, are contending with the 145% tariff Trump slapped on most products made in China.

17/04/2025

Tech News

Everything you need to know about Meta’s ‘monopoly’ trial

If the case brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is successful, Meta could be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.

17/04/2025

Health news

Baby food recalled over fears it contains lead. Here's what we know

Lead poisoning in children can cause developmental delays and learning difficulties over time.

16/04/2025

USA

US judge says Trump administration likely acted in contempt of court

If the Justice Department declines to prosecute the matter, District Judge James E. Boasberg said he will appoint another attorney to prosecute the contempt.

16/04/2025

Culture news

The end of the op-ed: LA Times uses AI to counter its own views

As the LA Times unveils its AI Insights function on their opinion pieces, we look at how the feature undermines opinion journalism.

16/04/2025

Economy

WTO: Trump's tariff policies could force global trade slide in 2025

According to the WTO, US President Donald Trump's shifting tariff policies could decline global trade by 0.2% this year.

16/04/2025

Economy

US retail sales surge as consumers rush to beat tariff deadlines

The rise in sales was largely driven by car purchases as consumers sought to get ahead of tariffs.

16/04/2025

wellbeing

Top tips to help your teenager ditch tech and get better sleep

Experts recommend trying a tech-free bedtime routine and making sure teens know the consequences of poor sleep.

16/04/2025

USA

Biden says Trump caused 'damage' in first post-presidential interview

The former US president criticised his successor over his cuts to the Social Security administration, which provides benefits to millions of Americans.

16/04/2025

Health news

Scientists trial pig livers as dialysis treatment for organ failure

The new study will attach the pig liver to up to 20 patients in a bid to give their own livers time to regenerate.

16/04/2025

Business

Trump launches probe into critical minerals as trade war escalates

US President Donald Trump has launched an investigation into critical minerals, signalling further tariffs in the natural resources sector. The move follows Beijing’s announcement of export restrictions on rare earths, marking an escalation in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

16/04/2025

Markets

US markets edge slightly higher as Trump's tariff volatility eases

Wall Street teetered toward small gains in relatively calm trading Tuesday morning after President Donald Trump appeared to let up on some of his tariffs and stress from within the US bond market eased.

15/04/2025

Economy

US moves ahead with tariffs - launching pharma and chip investigations

The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.

15/04/2025

Tech News

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in historic antitrust trial

Zuckerberg answered questions about Facebook's 2012 acquisition of popular social media app Instagram on the first day of an antitrust trial that could reverse the purchase.

15/04/2025

USA

Trump administration to freeze €1.9bn in grants to Harvard University

The move came shortly after the Ivy League institution refused to accept a sweep of demands made by the federal government.

15/04/2025