In late 2019, a respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China. By January 2020, the World Health Organization declared it a global health emergency—Covid-19. Countries worldwide imposed travel restrictions to fight the pandemic, sending air traffic into a tailspin. Only essential flights like health,
Imagine this: authorities in France and the Netherlands stormed Netflix's offices in Paris and Amsterdam. Why? They were on a mission to investigate possible tax fraud. This isn't just any probe; it's been going on since 2022, with the two countries working together. Netflix, the streaming giant, ha
Recently, Ukraine has claimed that North Korean troops, sent to help Russia in its war, have been attacked. This is a big development as the war nears its 1000-day mark. A Ukrainian official said the first North Korean troops were shelled in the Kursk region. Western governments had predicted this m
Maia Sandu was recently reelected as the President of Moldova, marking a significant moment for the small European country. Citizens of Moldova cast their votes last Sunday, backing Sandu's vision for a secure, prosperous, and democratic future. This victory comes just two weeks after the country vo
In Moldova, a big decision is being made. Voters are choosing their next president in a tight race between the current pro-European leader, Maia Sandu, and her former prosecutor general, Alexandr Stoianoglo. The election is important because Moldova is right between Ukraine and the EU, and its choic
You know how flights to Europe used to be super expensive, especially during the holidays? Well, not anymore! Recently, prices have dropped like never before, even during the usually pricey fall and winter seasons. Brett Snyder, a travel industry insider, says it's tough for airlines to fill seats d
Ever wished you had a friend to help you shop? Amazon’s new AI buddy, Rufus, is here to assist! Launching in Europe, this chatbot is ready to answer your questions about products. It’s like having a personal shopping assistant right on your phone. But remember, Rufus is still learning, so it might n
Google and Microsoft are at odds once again, but this time the battleground is cloud services. Microsoft has accused Google of secretly financing groups that are criticizing their cloud business. In a blog post, Microsoft's deputy general counsel, Rima Alaily, outlined this claim, stating that Googl
Mercedes-Benz is going all-in on cost cuts after seeing its profits drop significantly, with the blame mostly on weak demand in China. The German luxury carmaker kicked off a cost-cutting mission after its net profit went from $4 billion to $1. 9 billion in the third quarter. That's a dramatic cut f
In Ukraine, people are losing their lives and land to Russia's aggressive actions. The current Western support, led by President Biden and Vice President Harris, seems lukewarm. Their focus on not "humiliating" Russia hasn't stopped the Russian advance. Severodonetsk, Bakhmut, Vuhledar, and now Pokr
