The European Union has slapped huge fines on two of America’s biggest tech companies, Apple and Meta, for breaking strict new competition laws. Apple has been ordered to pay €500 million, while Meta must pay €200 million. These penalties come after a long investigation into whether these companies were following the EU’s Digital Markets Act …
Emma Raducanu is back in action, and she’s off to a great start! The 22-year-old British tennis star returned to the court with a confident win over Suzan Lamens at the Madrid Open. After taking a short break from tournaments, Raducanu showed no signs of rust as she defeated her Dutch opponent in straight sets, …
Pedro Pascal made headlines at the London premiere of Marvel's Thunderbolts with a simple but powerful fashion choice. The Last of Us star wore a white T-shirt bearing the phrase "Protect the Dolls" - a term commonly used to show support for transgender women. This thoughtful outfit came just as the UK implemented controversial new gender recognition laws, making …
The wait is finally over for Sonic fans! The third movie in the Sonic The Hedgehog series, titled Sonic The Hedgehog 3, will start streaming on Prime Video from April 24. This exciting news means fans can enjoy the film at home. The movie has already done incredibly well in theaters worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing …
Blake Lively, a famous Hollywood actress, is said to have taken a hidden legal step against actor Justin Baldoni before she publicly accused him of sexual harassment. According to reports, she did not file the legal request in her own name but used her company instead. This move was meant to get private messages and …
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in Ireland has rejected a complaint filed by a TikTok employee who claimed the company did not handle his request to work from home fairly. The case was reviewed by Adjudicator Michael McEntee, who ruled that the worker’s complaint was "not properly founded" and could not succeed. The employee, Zaurbek …
The U.S. government is thinking about lowering the taxes it charges on goods imported from China. These taxes, called tariffs, were increased under former President Donald Trump to make Chinese products more expensive in the U.S. Now, officials are discussing whether to bring them down to a range of 50% to 65%, according to sources …
The third movie in the Enola Holmes series has officially started filming in the United Kingdom. Fans will be happy to know that Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill are returning to their roles as Enola Holmes and Sherlock Holmes. The new film is expected to bring even more mystery and excitement, with Enola taking on her …
Vietnam is taking strong steps to prevent businesses from cheating when exporting goods to the United States. The government wants to stop companies from wrongly labeling products to avoid high taxes. A new order from Vietnam’s trade ministry shows that officials are now checking more carefully to make sure exports are truly made in Vietnam …
The United States has been limiting the sale of advanced AI chips to China, making it difficult for Chinese companies to get their hands on the latest technology. In response, NVIDIA, the world’s biggest AI chip maker, has been selling a weaker version of its powerful H100 chip, called the H20, to China. But now, …
The Oscars are getting a big shake-up with new rules announced this week. The Academy now requires voters to watch all nominated films before voting - closing a loophole that previously let members skip movies. Alongside this major change, officials unveiled new guidelines about AI use in films and created special provisions for refugee filmmakers. …
Hollywood star and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio joined many around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis. The actor shared a touching message on social media, calling the late Pope a "transformational leader" who did great work not just for the Catholic Church but also for the environment. DiCaprio posted pictures from his …
The US dollar has dropped to a three-year low following intensified attacks by Donald Trump on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and sweeping tariff announcements. The greenback’s slump has sent shockwaves through financial markets, while gold surged past $3,500 per ounce as investors rushed to safe-haven assets. The sudden drop in the dollar triggered a …
After being sidelined by long Covid in 2021 and later diagnosed with ME/Fibromyalgia, Colchester-born entrepreneur, music producer, and former TV host Rowan Bradley found himself facing more than just illness. He faced a broken health system, long waiting lists, and few real solutions for chronic pain, fatigue, and an ever-growing list of life-altering symptoms. Before …
