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Welsh Parliament bans smart glasses over speech concerns, pending review

Smart glasses have been banned in the Welsh Parliament after concerns were raised about their potential use for speeches, despite a previous allowance as teleprompters. Members of the Senedd cannot request...

BBC Politics · 1 day ago · 1 min read

War & Conflict

Gulf defense ministers establish forward command in Kuwait to enhance security

Gulf defense ministers established a forward command in Kuwait to enhance regional security amid ongoing threats from Iran, including missile strikes. This initiative aims to create a resilient defense...

Al Jazeera · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Entertainment

Producers seek new James Bond after Daniel Craig's departure

The search for the next James Bond, following Daniel Craig's departure, is igniting discussions about the character's future amid changing societal values. The choice of the new Bond actor could significantly...

France 24 · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Technology

Google introduces new feature for data exploration in Sheets without access

Google Sheets has rolled out a new sharing feature that lets users let others explore data insights without giving them full spreadsheet access. The update was announced on Tuesday by Google’s product team and...

Android Authority · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Health

Charlie Clarke advocates for surgery after congenital chest deformity diagnosis

Charlie Clarke, 26, is one of 85 people in Northern Ireland waiting for surgery to correct a congenital chest deformity that compresses her heart and lungs. The Department of Health is addressing long waiting...

BBC Health · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Environment

SS United States scuttled off Destin to create largest artificial reef

The historic SS United States was scuttled off Destin, Florida, to create the world’s largest artificial reef after years of failed restoration efforts. This project aims to support marine life and enhance...

Al Jazeera · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Politics

James Talarico calls for bipartisan reforms with Trump in Texas

Texas Democrat James Talarico is urging bipartisan cooperation with President Trump to tackle issues like school funding and infrastructure, aiming to make the president's final years productive. His approach...

Al Jazeera · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Markets & Finance

Bitcoin drops below $26,000 as Strategy and Metaplanet lose MSCI membership

Bitcoin has dropped to a 12-week low below $26,000, primarily due to concerns over Nvidia's CEO departure and declining mining hardware demand, resulting in a significant market cap loss. Additionally, two...

The Block · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Entertainment

Laika's "Wildwood" surpasses $60 million in global box office sales

Laika's film "Wildwood" has exceeded $60 million in global box office sales, with $41.86 million from North America and $19.06 million internationally. This success highlights a growing audience interest in...

Variety · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Entertainment

Quentin Tarantino fires Mélanie Laurent, Isabelle Huppert from 'Inglourious Basterds

Quentin Tarantino fired Mélanie Laurent and Isabelle Huppert from "Inglourious Basterds" because they didn't fit the roles, emphasizing his commitment to casting the best actors. This decision ultimately led...

Hollywood Reporter · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Health

GMC reports 70% of obstetrics trainees face burnout, risking patient safety

The General Medical Council reports that 70% of obstetrics and gynaecology trainees face moderate to high burnout, raising concerns about patient safety in maternity wards. This issue, exacerbated by staffing...

BBC Health · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Brooklyn building collapse kills 17, raises safety concerns on March 12

A video shows the collapse of a six-story building in Brooklyn on March 12, resulting in at least 17 deaths and numerous injuries. The incident underscores urgent safety concerns in New York's aging housing...

NBC News · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Dr. Michael Hernandez shoots condo manager, wounding three pedestrians in D.C.

Dr. Michael L. Hernandez, an emergency-room physician, shot and killed his condominium manager, Rosa Mendoza, after a dispute, wounding three pedestrians before being arrested. This incident highlights a...

NBC News · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Science

Stanford researchers identify brain differences in children with dyscalculia

Stanford researchers found that children with developmental dyscalculia exhibit distinct brain differences that affect their problem-solving strategies, such as slower adaptability to task difficulty. This...

ScienceDaily · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Technology

Meta's Muse makes phone calls for paid subscribers, raises transparency concerns

Meta's Muse can now make phone calls on behalf of users with a paid subscription, enhancing its functionality as a personal assistant. While early users report positive experiences, concerns about transparency...

Engadget · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Health

American Cancer Society recommends biennial PSA screening for men aged 50-69

The American Cancer Society now recommends that men aged 50 to 69 at average risk undergo PSA screening every two years, reversing its previous stance against routine testing. This change is important because...

Ars Technica · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Technology

Anthropic launches Claude Meetings for real-time collaboration in Google Meet

Anthropic has launched Claude Meetings, allowing users to integrate its AI into Google Meet for real-time document drafting and collaboration during meetings. This feature aims to enhance productivity and...

VentureBeat · 1 day ago · 1 min read

Politics

Milburn review recommends cutting under-25 sickness benefits

Alan Milburn’s review recommends cutting sickness and disability benefits for under-25s to a basic Universal Credit rate. This aims to reduce NEET rates by shifting focus from immediate cash to long-term...

BBC Business · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Politics

Cindy Holscher defeats Ty Masterson, becomes Kansas' first Democratic governor in 15 years.

Democratic Cindy Holscher defeated Republican Ty Masterson by 10,000 votes to become Kansas’s first Democratic governor in 15 years. This break from the state’s long Republican dominance signals a potential...

NBC News · 1 day ago · 2 min read

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Riley O’Connor’s viral protein bar ad helped Democrats flip Mississippi in the 2024 election. This marked a historic shift in a state that had been a Republican stronghold for decades.

Politico · 1 day ago · 1 min read