Iran stops talking to mediators, Iranian reports say, but Trump says talks continueIran has reportedly halted ceasefire extension talks with mediators concerning the war with the US and Israel. President Donald Trump howev...
Word of the Day: ClinquantWord of the Day: Clinquant is more than just an elegant synonym for “flashy.” The word speaks to illusion itself, the conflict between outw...
‘A salary is a drug they give you when they want you to forget...’: Canadian billionaire Kevin O’Leary explains how corporates pay you to forget your dreamsCanadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary suggests that salary is a drug given to people to make them forget their dreams. He explains that stable...
Word of the Day: AlogotrophyWord of the Day: Alogotrophy may be one of the rarest words in the English language, yet its meaning feels strikingly relevant to modern li...
Jharkhand records zero polluted stretches on Ganga main stem for 7th straight year: Namami GangeJharkhand has set a benchmark by maintaining its segment of the Ganga river pristine for seven straight years. This achievement stems from ...
African proverb of the day: 'You can win a woman with lies but you cannot...' Life lessons on deception, relationships, human behavior, and timeless warning about why false promises and flattery will not guarantee long-term commitmentAfrican proverb of the day highlights how deception may create early attraction but cannot sustain real relationships. The proverb from the...
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
Who is LizLaz, the German influencer and singer who claimed she was offered money to speak against Virat Kohli?German influencer LizLaz is in the news again. She alleges a journalist offered her money to make false claims about Virat Kohli. This is n...
Election Commission sets up 90-screen control centre for Bengal pollsThe Election Commission has launched a Control Command Centre in Kolkata. This centre features 90 screens for round-the-clock monitoring of...
Rapper Lil Tjay shot, detained, involved in Offset shooting? The truth is not what you think it isRapper Offset sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting incident in Florida. Amidst widespread social media speculation, claims...
Dubious AI detectors drive 'pay-to-humanise' scamWhile even reliable AI detectors can produce false results, researchers say a crop of fraudulent tools has emerged online, easily weaponise...
Conspiracy theorists and their obsession with the US Presidential Elections, here's what they are doing nowWith the US Presidential Elections currently being the most talked about event in recent times, conspiracy theorists have been at work, car...
Misinformation super-spreaders on X sharing ads revenue: ReportSome super-spreaders of misinformation on X, who are verified premium users with blue badges, are sharing Elon Musk's ads revenue even afte...
Facebook alters fact-checking controls for US usersMeta-owned Facebook has handed US users the controls over fact-checked content, in a potentially significant move that the platform says wi...
Internal bug that took six months to fix promoted problematic content on users' Facebook feed: ReportFacebook disputed the report, saying that it "vastly overstated".
Fact or fiction? Experts say spotting fake news on Facebook is not that easyIn 2016, Facebook incorporated fact-checking into its platform.
Now, hackers say Steve Jobs deadHijacking a Web feed of the Macworld 2009 conference, hackers have made spoof announcements about the death of Steve Jobs.