Are you constantly tired of feeling controlled by your phone? Do you find yourself anxiously checking notifications, only to feel overwhelmed once they disappear? In our digitally-driven world, it’s incredibly easy to get trapped in an endless cycle of likes, shares, and updates. Indeed research indicates that excessive screen time can lead to increased stress […]
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The opening day of Euro 2024 witnessed Switzerland, Spain, and reigning champions Italy securing victories. Switzerland triumphed 3-1 over Hungary, while Spain had a comfortable 3-0 win against Croatia. Italy, despite dominating the statistics, managed a 2-1 win against Albania. Italy 2, Albania 1 Despite the close scoreline, Italy was largely dominant. They should have […]
Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as South Africa’s president, following two weeks of intense negotiations after his African National Congress (ANC) failed to secure a majority in the nation’s seventh democratic election. Ramaphosa, a moderate economist, has led South Africa since 2018, succeeding Jacob Zuma, who was marred by corruption allegations. In Friday’s parliamentary vote, […]
Germany’s players took Julian Nagelsmann’s pre-tournament advice to heart, starting Euro 2024 with a powerful first-half display that resulted in a 5-1 win over Scotland at the Munich Football Arena. The hosts scored three goals, forced a red card for Ryan Porteous, and demonstrated Nagelsmann’s successful rebalancing of the talented German team. The match was […]
The 17th edition of the European Championship, Euro 2024, is set to commence in Germany today June 14, marking a return to its regular four-year cycle following the COVID-19 pandemic-induced delay of Euro 2020. Reigning champions Italy will defend their title against 23 other teams. Germany automatically qualified as the host nation, with 20 other […]
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The Dallas Mavericks are urging their star player, Luka Dončić, to stop complaining about every unfavorable call and treat referees with respect during games. Brian Windhorst revealed on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, following Game 3 of the NBA Finals, that the Mavericks’ coaches have repeatedly “begged” and “pleaded” with Dončić to stop confronting officials […]
A tropical disturbance has triggered a rare flash flood emergency across southern Florida, with residents preparing for more heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday. Wednesday’s torrential downpours and subsequent flooding obstructed roads, stranded vehicles, and delayed the Florida Panthers en route to their Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers. This disorganized storm […]
Four Russian naval vessels, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will be in Cuba from Wednesday to Monday for joint exercises in the Caribbean Sea. Despite the capability of some of the vessels to carry nuclear-capable long-range missiles, Havana and Washington have both stated that there is no direct threat to the United States. While the location […]
G7 leaders are finalizing a deal to lend Ukraine $50 billion, with the funds potentially reaching Kyiv by year-end, according to a French official. The loan will primarily be guaranteed by the US government, using windfall profits from approximately $300 billion in frozen Russian assets, most of which are held in European Union nations. The […]
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Tensions boiled over in Buenos Aires as Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved President Javier Milei’s contentious economic reform package. The streets outside the parliament descended into chaos, with police clashing violently with protesters rallying against the president’s “shock therapy” measures. “For those Argentines who suffer, who wait, who do not want to see their children leave […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Qatar, working to secure a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The agreement’s fate is uncertain following a response from Hamas to the latest proposals. Blinken analyzed the text Hamas provided to mediators Qatar and Egypt late into the night. Hamas stated it was prepared to “deal […]
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The evolution of wireless communication has revolutionized how we live and work. The advent of 5G technology has been a game-changer, enabling seamless data transfer at unprecedented speeds and paving the way for widespread adoption across various industries. From streaming high-definition video content to remote work, 5G’s impact on our daily lives has been remarkable. […]
Paul Mescal, star of the highly anticipated Gladiator 2, was recently seen in character as a battered and bloodied Lucius during reshoots in rural Sussex. The actor, sporting Roman robes and boots, was spotted milling around with the crew while taking a cigarette break. The filming location has shifted from the original Moroccan set to […]
Mistral AI, a Paris-based artificial intelligence startup, has secured €600mn in new funding, propelling its valuation to nearly €6bn. This significant investment comes just a year after the company’s launch, positioning Mistral AI as a strong contender against OpenAI, with backing from tech giants like Microsoft and Nvidia. The funding round, tripling the company’s valuation […]
Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign hit a roadblock with a 2-1 loss to Benin, while Jordan Ayew’s hat-trick in his 100th cap propelled Ghana to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic. The Super Eagles languish with just three points from four Group C matches after Benin rallied from behind. Coach […]