A migration deal between Italy and Albania took a step forward on Wednesday as the Italian Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of parliament, approved a draft law to ratify the agreement in Rome. According to the bill, two reception centres for migran…
‘Griselda’ on Netflix tells of Miami’s real-life Cocaine Godmother
In the late 1970s and early ‘80s, Colombian-born Griselda Blanco ran the cocaine trade in Miami with brutality, making her just like any other notorious crime boss. Albeit one who encountered machismo and sexism every step of the way. The six-episode N…
AI will add to global ransomware threat, UK cybersecurity chiefs say
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will enhance the threat posed by ransomware over the coming years, the UK’s cybersecurity agency has warned. A new report from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – which is a part of GCHQ – said the techn…
Volkswagen’s updated Golf aims to address criticisms of previous car
Volkswagen has revealed an updated version of its Golf, which brings improved quality and technology to address weaknesses of the previous car. This update for the eighth-generation Golf, introduced in 2020, has been fast-tracked to address problems th…
Erika Ettin: Is this 2023 dating trend here to stay in 2024 — and is it effective?
It’s the start of the new year, so you probably know some friends or family members who are participating in “Dry January,” or taking a break from alcohol for the month. It’s understandable why the trend is popular: to recover from the (often boozy) ho…
AI will add to global ransomware threat, UK cybersecurity chiefs say
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will enhance the threat posed by ransomware over the coming years, the UK’s cybersecurity agency has warned. A new report from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – which is a part of GCHQ – said the techn…
Volkswagen’s updated Golf aims to address criticisms of previous car
Volkswagen has revealed an updated version of its Golf, which brings improved quality and technology to address weaknesses of the previous car. This update for the eighth-generation Golf, introduced in 2020, has been fast-tracked to address problems th…
Mayor Adams to announce new skatepark projects across NYC in State of the City speech
Skateboarders doing their daily grind across New York City will soon have four upgraded skate parks to refine that trick. Mayor Eric Adams is expected to announce at his State of the City address Wednesday a plan to partner with skateboard legend Tony …
Brown, Yale, Columbia among latest to settle financial-aid lawsuit
By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) -Brown, Yale and Columbia universities have agreed to pay a combined $62 million to resolve a lawsuit that accused them and others of favoring wealthy applicants, pushing total settlements in the case to $118 million. Lawyer…
Kate Middleton’s Surgery ‘Came as a Surprise’ to the People who ‘Work Closely’ With Her
Last week, it was announced that Kate Middleton is recovering from abdominal surgery, but apparently the Princess of Wales hid her planned procedure from those closest to her, too. An insider told an outlet that “there had been no indication that anyth…