EU

May 07 2026POLITICS

Germany Urges EU to Act Faster Than the US and China

The European Union must speed up its decisions to keep pace with global powers, Germany’s foreign minister said. He highlighted that the EU moves too slowly in a world where politics change fast. Berlin wants to push for quicker choices. This means allowing smaller groups of countries to co

reading time less than a minute
May 07 2026BUSINESS

Why AI leaders need brain skills more than just emotional skills

Leaders climbing the corporate ladder often focus on hard skills early on. But as they reach higher positions, their job shifts toward managing people—especially emotions. Many companies push emotional intelligence (EQ) training to help with this. Yet this approach misses two big problems. First, ma

reading time less than a minute
May 07 2026HEALTH

Health scares for a figure from 9/11: what comes next?

Rudy Giuliani spent the last few days in a hospital bed instead of on a stage or in a courtroom. At 81, his doctors confirmed he had faced a serious lung infection and needed close monitoring. Now stabilized, he moves from intensive care to a regular ward but remains under supervision. His team simp

reading time less than a minute
May 07 2026POLITICS

Russia Returns to Venice Art Show: Why Some Say It’s About Art, Not Politics

The Venice Biennale, a famous art festival, has let Russia set up its exhibit again after skipping two years. This move has caused a big debate. Some say art should stay separate from politics. Others argue that allowing Russia back sends the wrong message. The festival’s leader says art should bri

reading time less than a minute
May 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Helping hands for Braille learning

Teachers often struggle to help blind students because Braille experts are hard to find. A new Android app changes that by turning phones into instant Braille translators. It reads raised dots on paper or screen and turns them into Spanish words, and does the reverse too. Behind the scenes, two smar

reading time less than a minute
May 07 2026CELEBRITIES

Met Gala’s Unwritten Guest List Rules

Anna Wintour’s annual fashion fundraiser isn’t just about stunning outfits—it’s a carefully guarded circle where loyalty to certain figures comes first. Some big names like Meghan Markle and the Beckham couple learned this the hard way. Romeo Beckham, though, slipped into the 2024 event thanks to Bu

reading time less than a minute
May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Friday Fun on the Museum Lawn

Friday evenings at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts turn into a relaxed outdoor gathering that blends art, games and tasty treats. From May 8 to May 29, the museum’s lawn hosts a free event each Friday between 5 and 8 p. m. The schedule invites locals to play cornhole, mingle with friends, and sip o

reading time less than a minute
May 06 2026FINANCE

Bigger Banks, Bigger Future for Europe

Europe must grow its banks if it wants to keep up with the United States and China. The head of the euro zone finance ministers says national pride can hold back progress. He urges a shift from local champions to European ones that can compete globally. The main challenge is money for technol

reading time less than a minute
May 06 2026POLITICS

Billionaire vs Mayor: When a Tax Proposal Turns into a Property Showdown

New York’s latest tax debate just got personal. The city’s plan to charge extra fees on luxury homes owned by part-time residents has landed on the doorstep of Ken Griffin, a hedge fund billionaire and one of the world’s richest people. Instead of a typical policy announcement, Mayor Mamdani chose t

reading time less than a minute
May 06 2026POLITICS

Security tightens as Eurovision hosts prepare for possible protests

Next week’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna is shaping up to be more than just a night of catchy pop songs and glittery performances. For the first time in years, the event is facing serious security concerns as critics plan to voice their opposition to Israel’s involvement in the competition. Sev

reading time less than a minute