Guy Hedgecoein Córdoba, Spain Reuters “Since the high-speed line was built, 30-something years ago, we never had any problems, it worked perfectly and was fantastic,” says Alberto Montavez Montes, a shop-owner opposite Córdoba city hall, where the Spanish and Andalusian flags have been hanging at half-mast. Now, though things feel different: “It’s not that there’s…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tries on Orion AR glasses at the Meta Connect annual event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 25, 2024. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters Meta‘s deprioritizing virtual reality in favor of artificial intelligence and Internet-connected smart glasses has chilled the industry, leading to concerns about its…
At first glance, Davos might seem like any classic Alpine escape. Snow-covered slopes, pine forests, crisp mountain air, and all the elements that usually define this Swiss resort town for most part of the year. Skiers come for long runs, hikers for high-altitude trails, and wellness seekers for the clean air, which once even made…
President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to end the “weaponization“ of the Justice Department, saying the previous administration abused its power to investigate political opponents. But in recent weeks, the Justice Department has started investigating Trump’s political adversaries, including one of his former opponents in the 2024 election, the head of the Federal Reserve and…
Venezuela’s interim government has been praised by President Trump. It has also maintained its state security apparatus to stamp out any perceived dissent. Source link
Canada’s Arctic is a massive, treacherous, and largely inhospitable place, stretched out over nearly 4 million square kilometres of territory – but with a small population roughly equal to Blackburn in England or Syracuse, New York. “You can take a map of continental Europe, put it on the Canadian Arctic, and there’s room to spare,”…
Elon Musk’s pay package of up to $1 trillion highlights the continued escalation in CEO compensation, even as worker pay slows and rewards to shareholders remain mixed, according to several studies. Already, Musk is the richest person on the planet with a net worth that tops $660 billion, according to Bloomberg. Musk saw his…
In her Oscar-nominated work, Arco, Natalie Portman ignited meaningful discussions with her kids surrounding the pressing issue of climate change and the future they might inherit. This animated tale follows a young boy as he navigates a world marred by environmental crises, inspiring her children to think critically about solutions. Some films entertain children. Some…
‘No Plan B’ Kushner was optimistic on Thursday, saying “there is no Plan B” beyond his vision and telling world leaders in Davos he wants “New Gaza” to be “a hope, a destination, have a lot of industry, and really be a place where the people there can thrive and have great employment.” “We think…
U.S. and European officials say they are unaware of any intelligence that shows China and Russia are endangering the island, which is protected by the NATO security umbrella. Source link