Catch-up: Amazon goes all in on AI

Catch-up: Amazon goes all in on AI

LAS VEGAS: Amazon’s cloud unit AWS unveiled new AI models and chips to take on rivals like Microsoft, which has had an edge due to its ties with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.Exactly two years ago, the launch of ChatGPT thrust Silicon Valley into the AI age, forcing tech giants to redraw plans and wiping out billions from … Read more

Government Ministers Spend £130k in Six Months on Refurbishing Offices

Government Ministers Spend £130k in Six Months on Refurbishing Offices

Questions have been raised about the government’s commitment to tackling bureaucratic waste after it emerged that ministers have spent £130,000 ($165,000) on redecorating their offices since coming to power in July. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has also been questioned on her use of a £68,000 ($86,000) taxpayer-funded photographer. The figures came to light after … Read more

NHS Battles Rise In Inbreeding-Related Consequences As MPs Mull Banning First-Cousin Marriages

NHS Battles Rise In Inbreeding-Related Consequences As MPs Mull Banning First-Cousin Marriages

The NHS is grappling with increasing numbers of birth defects and other genetic conditions linked to first-cousin marriages, as British MPs debate whether to outlaw the practice. Former Conservative Party Chairman Richard Holden recently introduced a Private Members’ Bill in Parliament, highlighting the health risks associated with such unions, which are particularly prevalent in certain … Read more

TikTok or Therapy? Two Million UK Youths Rely on Social Media for Mental Health Advice

TikTok or Therapy? Two Million UK Youths Rely on Social Media for Mental Health Advice

Mental health content on TikTok has been popular as long as the app has been around. However, the surge in both accurate information and misinformation regarding mental illnesses and neurodivergence has resulted in millions of Brits choosing to self-diagnose over seeking professional assistance. Relying On Influencers For A Diagnosis Due to long waiting lists for … Read more

76-Year-Old Brit Skips £2,300 Travel Insurance And Ends Up Stranded In US Hospital With £41,000 Bill

76-Year-Old Brit Skips £2,300 Travel Insurance And Ends Up Stranded In US Hospital With £41,000 Bill

A 76-year-old British grandmother’s dream holiday to Florida has turned into a financial nightmare after she was hospitalised with COVID-19 and pneumonia, leaving her with a staggering £41,000 ($52,000) medical bill. The incident highlights the risks of travelling abroad without comprehensive travel insurance, particularly for those with pre-existing medical conditions. A Magical Trip with a … Read more

Were The Drones Flying Over New Jersey From Iran? Pentagon Official Responds To Republican’s Claims

Were The Drones Flying Over New Jersey From Iran? Pentagon Official Responds To Republican’s Claims

New Jersey is facing a mysterious drone invasion, prompting calls for a state of emergency. Officials speculate that these drones may be originating from an Iranian mothership stationed off the East Coast. Republican Rep Jeff Van Drew revealed Wednesday that Iran launched the vessel roughly a month ago, following a deal with China to acquire … Read more

German Officials Call for Syrian Refugees To Go Home: ‘We Will Charter Planes and Give Them £824 Each’

German Officials Call for Syrian Refugees To Go Home: ‘We Will Charter Planes and Give Them £824 Each’

Throughout Europe Syrians have been celebrating the fall of the government of Bashar al-Assad. In response public figures in Germany and Britain have called for an end to accepting Syrian asylum seekers and returning those who have already arrived. Several European countries have already suspended asylum claims from Syrians, including Germany, Austria and Britain. “We … Read more

The US Working Class Has Spoken: Kamala Harris’ Loss and the Celebration of a CEO’s Death

The US Working Class Has Spoken: Kamala Harris’ Loss and the Celebration of a CEO’s Death

In 2024, two events defined the rising frustrations of the American working class: Kamala Harris’ resounding defeat in the presidential election and the startling public reaction to the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. While these events appear distinct, they are connected by a common theme—the demand for systemic reform and a rejection of leadership … Read more

It’s not yet official, but this is the world’s smallest arcade machine. Guess what game it plays?

It’s not yet official, but this is the world’s smallest arcade machine. Guess what game it plays?

A college student in London, Ont. has attempted to break the record for building the world’s tiniest arcade machine, with a replica of a classic game that fits in the palm of her hand.  On Tuesday, with a group of elementary and high school students looking on, Victoria Korhonen’s miniature arcade machine received its unofficial Guinness world … Read more