The UK government is setting a goal to cut down on alcohol use by 2025. One big step in this direction is making more no and low alcohol (no/lo) drinks available. This shift is not just about health but also about changing consumer habits. The availability of these drinks has been growing steadily.
Ukraine has been making waves with its clever use of drones. They have been targeting Russian military bases far from the front lines. One such base is Engels, a big air force base in southern Russia. This base is about 300 miles away from the fighting in Ukraine. The Ukrainians hit this base with d
The Taliban government in Afghanistan recently released an American citizen who had been held captive for over two years. This man, George Glezmann, was a tourist when he was detained in December 2022. His release was described as a humanitarian gesture by the Taliban's foreign ministry. This event
The World Happiness Index is out, and it's not great news for the U. S. The country has hit a new low, dropping to the 24th spot. This is a big change from a decade ago when it was in the top 11. The report suggests that political fights and economic worries are making people unhappy. It's not j
Drug dealing and use in public spaces is a growing worry for law enforcement and local governments in Sweden. These areas, known as open drug scenes, are linked to various issues like crime and disorder. Many people think these scenes only happen in big cities. However, they are also present in smal
Let's talk about productivity. Ever felt like your laptop screen is just too small for all the tasks you need to handle? You're not alone. Many people struggle with juggling multiple windows and tabs on a single screen. That's where a portable second monitor comes in handy. One such device is the Du
Face recognition has been around for a while. It is used in many areas, from phones to security systems. But it isn't foolproof. Lighting changes, different poses, and various skin tones can confuse it. This is where a new technique comes into play. It is called the ResNet18 facial feature extractio
The internet is a vast place, where people can say what they want. Sometimes, this freedom leads to harmful ideas spreading quickly. One such idea is antisemitism, which has been sneaking into online conversations in sneaky ways. It's not always obvious, but it's there, hidden in plain sight. This i
Bird flu has been a major problem for animals in recent years, affecting many birds and some mammals. But humans? Not so much. While it's true that the number of human cases might be underestimated, there's no solid evidence that this specific strain of H5N1 bird flu is spreading widely among people
The Moon's surface witnessed a spectacular sunset, all thanks to a spacecraft that bid its farewell. The Blue Ghost lander, a creation of Firefly Aerospace, captured this moment before the lunar night took over. The footage, released by the Texas-based company, shows the Sun's light gradually disapp
