Sam Altman-backed Humane Inc. has advised its customers to discontinue using the charging case of its Ai Pin device due to a potential fire hazard. What Happened: The company, founded by former Apple executives Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has…
Von der Leyen and who? The race for European Commission president
As EU citizens prepare to elect the next European Parliament, the bloc’s politics nerds are asking whether European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be allowed to keep the top job – and if not, then who might replace her. Whoever wants th…
Dutch voters kick off continent-wide poll in EU rife with uncertainty
Continent-wide elections for the European Parliament kick off on Thursday, with the Netherlands the first country to vote in a poll that could see up to 360 million people across the 27 EU member states cast their ballots over four days. Emerging from …
Facts and figures: The European elections and the European Union
As the European Parliament elections begin on Thursday, here are the key facts about the continent-wide poll and the European Union. When? Votes for the members of the European Parliament are being cast from June 6-9 across the European Union, but vary…
Four dead, 23 injured as trains collide in Czech Republic
Four people were killed and 23 more injured when a passenger train collided with a freight train in the Czech city of Pardubice, Interior Minister Vit Rakusan told state television early on Thursday. “The collision of the two trains in Pardubice is a b…
Tasty and toxic? Why liquorice isn’t safe for everyone
A black treat made from the dried root of a Mediterranean plant, liquorice can be sweet, salty or slightly bitter. Its characteristic flavour comes from the chemical compound glycyrrhizin, which is much sweeter than table sugar. As tasty as it may be (…
Facts and figures: The European elections and the European Union
As the European Parliament elections begin on Thursday, here are the key facts about the continent-wide poll and the European Union. When? Votes for the members of the European Parliament are being cast from June 6-9 across the European Union, but vary…
We eat what we drive: Tyre particles found in vegetables
Chemical substances released by car tyres can be found in leafy vegetables eaten by humans, according to new research shedding light an environmental impact of both electric and combustion-engined vehicles. Car tyres consist of a complex mixture of mat…
Trump Attacks Chuck Schumer On Israel Stance: ‘He’s Become Like A Palestinian’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) stance on Israel’s handling of the Gaza conflict, comparing him to a Palestinian. What Happened: Trump made these remarks during an interview with Fox New…
Facts and figures: The European elections and the European Union
As the European Parliament elections begin on Thursday, here are the key facts about the continent-wide poll and the European Union. When? Votes for the members of the European Parliament are being cast from June 6-9 across the European Union, but vary…