Vietnam is stepping up its fight against digital piracy and fake goods, aiming to spot more violations before the United States threatens new trade barriers. The government announced a plan that should raise detection rates by 20% in the next month, with customs officials expected to halt more shipm
In the heart of Prague, a crowd gathered on Tuesday, turning the Old Town Square into a stage for democracy. The protest was about keeping public broadcasters free from government interference. Officials had promised to end the licence fee that viewers pay each month, shifting all money into t
The former News Corp chief is turning his new company into a hit factory. North Road and its labels have pushed two titles to the top of Netflix’s global charts in a single week. The film “Apex, ” starring Charlize Theron, drew more than 40 million views in its second week. It is the most‑watc
Nicholas Brendon, known for his role on the popular series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at 54. An Indiana coroner released a report that explains what happened. The cause was natural, linked to heart disease. The investigation showed Brendon had severe blockage in his right coronary artery—about
Hasbro is moving its entertainment team of about 100 people to a new office in West Hollywood next year. The company will occupy more than 31, 000 square feet on the third and part of the fourth floor of The Lot at Formosa. This location is part of a larger campus that already hosts other entertainm
Kid Cudi decided to drop M. I. A. from his “Rebel Ragers Tour” after the artist sparked backlash during a Dallas opening act. During her set, M. I. A. announced she is a “brown Republican voter” and made remarks that many in the crowd found offensive, leading to boos and a viral clip on social me
People often use famous faces to see if someone can spot them. This helps find prosopagnosia, a condition where people miss familiar faces. Recently, tests that use unfamiliar faces became popular because they are quick and can be done online. However, skipping famous‑face tests might change what w
Andre Drummond’s rise in basketball wasn’t instant magic. As a young player, he often stood out for the wrong reasons—tripping, missing shots, and looking out of place on the court. Even his own mother joked about his clumsiness early on. Courtside parents would criticize loudly while other kids mov
Bose just launched three new pieces that let you build a home theater slowly instead of buying everything at once. There’s a soundbar with nine speakers built in, a standalone smart speaker that can also work as a rear speaker, and a cube-shaped subwoofer with a glass top. All three use the same tun
People with multiple health issues often face extra challenges, but the biggest hurdle might not be their conditions—it’s their wallet. Studies show that those with lower income tend to deal with more physical, mental, and brain-related health problems all at once. Yet even when facing these challen
