The decision of Moldova’s public broadcaster to give only three points to neighboring Romania during last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest sparked a wave of angry posts on social media. Hundreds of viewers took to online forums, accusing the jury of favoritism and demanding accountability. In a br
Nexon’s blockchain arm, NEXPACE, celebrated the first year of its global MMORPG MapleStory N by announcing a bold pivot. Instead of keeping the game as a standalone title, the company wants to turn its universe into an open platform where anyone can build new content with the help of AI tools. The
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently made headlines not for his usual tech or business ventures, but for quietly teaming up with a presidential administration on a healthcare cost-cutting initiative. While Cuban has been vocal about supporting Democratic candidates in the past, including end
Music has always had a special power to unite people, and two legendary musicians recently highlighted how even political divides can fade away when the right tune plays. During a chat on a popular podcast, one iconic artist shared how his band’s classic song turns a crowd of strangers into one big
Cuba recently warned that any U. S. military move against the island would backfire badly. The warning came after a report suggested Cuba bought over 300 drones and talked about using them near U. S. military spots. Cuba’s leaders say they aren’t a threat at all. They argue every country has the rig
Vladimir Putin recently spoke about the growing bond between Russia and China ahead of a key meeting with China’s leader. He called their relationship the strongest it’s ever been, built on shared trust and mutual goals. The two nations plan to work together on issues that matter most to them—like p
The U. S. recently took steps to limit Cuba’s government by targeting key figures in politics and the military. Nine officials were named, including the communications minister and several high-ranking military leaders. The Treasury Department also listed Cuba’s main intelligence agency, which plays
Scientists are taking a closer look at two types of chemicals we encounter daily and how they could be influencing teenagers' bodies in unexpected ways. PFAS and phthalates are found in everything from non-stick pans to plastic toys and personal care products. These substances are so common that nea
Every day, tiny amounts of man-made chemicals slip into water and soil, slowly building up in our bodies. These substances, called PFAS, are found in everything from food wrappers to firefighting foam. Scientists recently focused on one specific PFAS called OBS and its surprising effect on the kidne
Bitcoin Depot once ran the biggest map of coin machines in North America, with over 9, 000 boxes where people slipped cash in to get Bitcoin. Now those boxes sit dark as the company files for bankruptcy protection. Leaders say endless rule changes made the business model impossible, with some states
