It remains unclear exactly why tens of thousands of migrants attempted to cross into Ceuta, but the EU’s Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner has suggested criminal networks spreading disinformation were to blame – an assertion the Spanish government has agreed with. The crossings came after Spain’s Supreme Court ruled that migrants stopped at sea while trying…
Timon Schneider | Lightrocket | Getty Images Building on the growing popularity of livestreamed shopping, startup market Whatnot said on Friday that it has closed its latest round of funding at a $20 billion valuation, nearly doubling its valuation from less than a year ago. Whatnot, which said that it has more than 650,000 new…
There is a kind of tiredness that sleep does not always fix. It comes from waking up thinking about the child’s school schedule, rushing through work, remembering the doctor’s appointment, checking whether the project materials were packed, figuring out dinner, answering emails, attending a family function and then lying in bed wondering what was forgotten.For…
A federal appeals court on Friday affirmed a federal judge’s ruling to block construction of the White House ballroom while allowing below-ground construction to move forward. But the federal appeals judges put their own order on hold to give the Trump administration an opportunity to seek Supreme Court review. In a 2-1 decision, the court…
The Debsirin School, founded in Bangkok in 1885, is one of Thailand’s top secondary schools with branches across the country. It counts many prominent Thai figures as its alumni, from diplomats and athletes to several prime ministers. A female seventh grader, still in school uniform, told the BBC she was standing in front of her…
Amara is a beautiful multicultural name associated with meanings such as “grace,” “eternal,” and “lovely” across different cultures. With its soft pronunciation and rich meaning, it has a timeless quality that suits every generation. A baby girl’s name is more than just a word – it becomes a part of her identity and story. Names…
In the wake of cyberattacks on American water systems and cutbacks to federal assistance programs, some water companies are turning to volunteers, smaller cybersecurity companies and an AI program from Vanderbilt University for help. A new initiative announced Friday would create a first-of-its-kind hub for water facilities to share information on cyberthreats and build specialized…
The killing of a young influencer, caught on camera as he was livestreaming in Mexico’s Sinaloa state, has raised questions about possible links between content creators and criminal cartels in this violence-wracked part of the country. On the stream, two men on a motorbike can be seen riding up to César Gastélum, who is chatting…
Representative Image of centuries-old amphorae resting beside a shipwreck near Andros (AI-generated image) Greece’s Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities has confirmed the discovery of an ancient shipwreck resting off the coast of Andros, its cargo of pointed bottom commercial amphorae scattered across the seabed at depths ranging from 39 to 44 metres. A tip off from…
Kajal Aggarwal’s simple parenting rule It started with a simple request from a four-year-old boy named Neil. “Mumma, I want this. Can you just Amazon it, Blinkit?” Kajal Aggarwal looked at her son and said two words that most modern parents find genuinely difficult to say. “You wait.” And then she said something that has…