EU’s Digital Services Act Expands to Nearly All Online Platforms The European Union is taking a major step in its efforts to regulate online platforms and ensure the safety of internet users. On Saturday, the EU is expanding its strict digital rulebook, known as the Digital Services Act (DSA), to encompass almost all online platforms in the bloc. This move is the next phase of the EU’s crackdown on toxic social media content and questionable ecommerce products, which began last year by targeting the most popular services. The DSA has already been implemented for nearly two dozen of the largest…
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Disappointing Loss to Lowly Memphis Grizzlies The Milwaukee Bucks suffered yet another defeat under new head coach Doc Rivers, losing 113-110 to the struggling Memphis Grizzlies. This loss marks the team’s seventh defeat in the past ten games since Rivers took over. A Surprising Coaching Change Rivers joined the Bucks in January, leaving his role as an ESPN analyst to replace Adrian Griffin. Griffin’s dismissal came as a shock, considering the Bucks’ impressive 30-13 record at the time, which was tied for second-best in the league. Struggles Under Rivers Milwaukee’s latest loss against the injury-ridden Grizzlies drops their record to…
FDU Players Stuck in Elevator College basketball players from Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU) had an unexpected setback ahead of their away game against Long Island University (LIU). Several FDU players found themselves trapped in a cramped elevator at the Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, causing a delay in the start of the Division I Northeast Conference game. A Claustrophobic Situation The incident left the players in a tight spot, both figuratively and literally. Ansley Almonor, one of the FDU players, described the tense situation when the lights went off inside the elevator. Despite their efforts to press the button, the…
Scouting a great location and practicing your shots ahead of time is key. Even smartphones can get great photos of the total solar eclipse on April 8. Whether you’re on the ground or in the sky during this year’s Great American Eclipse, you can get stunning photos with a digital camera or a smartphone. You just need to plan ahead a little. Get to totality The path of totality for the Great American Eclipse this year will start in Texas and pass across the Eastern US all the way to Maine. Over 30 million people will be in the path…
Einstein and Oppenheimer: More Fiction than Reality In a surprising twist, Albert Einstein takes on a significant role in Christopher Nolan’s latest film, “Oppenheimer.” While the movie centers around J. Robert Oppenheimer and his leadership in the development of the atomic bomb, the portrayal of Einstein’s involvement deviates from historical truth. The Unlikely Friendship In reality, Einstein and Oppenheimer were not friends. According to nuclear-weapons historian Alex Wellerstein, their relationship was more of acquaintanceship than friendship. Oppenheimer viewed Einstein as part of the “old guard.” It wasn’t until the later years of Einstein’s life that the two scientists became close…
Democrats Angered by Characterization of President Biden Special counsel Robert Hur’s report recommending against charging President Joe Biden because of his “elderly man with a poor memory” united many Democrats in anger at Hur’s characterization and sparked division in the party over how Biden’s reelection campaign should respond. Concerns Over Biden’s Age and Fitness for Office Hur’s report, released after a lengthy investigation into Biden’s handling of classified information, painted a scathing portrait of the president’s “diminished faculties.” Biden has forcefully contested these accounts, but polls show that concerns over his age and fitness for office are already notable sore…
Republican-led Committee Takes Unprecedented Action In a historical move, the House Education and the Workforce Committee has issued a subpoena to Harvard University for obstructing its ongoing investigation into antisemitism. This marks the first time in the committee’s over 150-year history that it has subpoenaed a university, according to a spokesperson. Key Figures Summoned The committee has directed subpoenas towards Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny Pritzker, Interim President Dr. Alan Garber, and Harvard Management Company’s Chief Executive Officer N.P. Narvekar. The move comes after the university failed to produce “priority documents” related to the probe, which was initiated following concerning…
A Decade Later, J.Lo Reclaims Her Spot In a triumphant comeback, Jennifer Lopez, also known as J.Lo, releases her first solo album in ten years, titled “This Is Me…Now.” With this record, the singer effortlessly reclaims her rightful place on the throne of pop music. A Continuation of the “This Is Me” Series J.Lo’s previous studio album, “This Is Me…Then,” released in 2002, showcased her unique blend of glossy-eyed romanticism and R&B-pop rhythms. It was also a time when the singer announced her engagement to actor Ben Affleck, whom she met while working on the film “Gigli.” Although their relationship…
New Country-Themed Songs Released During Super Bowl Beyoncé, the 32-time Grammy winner and Texas native, surprised fans during the Super Bowl by dropping two new country-themed songs. Titled “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” these songs were released as a part of her upcoming album, “Act II.” The move has generated a lot of conversation in the country music world. Controversy Arises Over Country Station’s Response A Beyoncé fan recently shared on social media that a country station, KYKC – 100.1 FM based in Ada, Oklahoma, had replied to their request to play Beyoncé’s new music, stating that they don’t…
Survivor’s Testimony CASTEL VOLTURNO, Italy — The Oscar-nominated film “Io Capitano” directed by Matteo Garrone draws inspiration from the incredible journey of Mamadou Kouassi, an Ivorian migrant who endured unimaginable hardships on his three-year odyssey from Africa to Europe. While some of the most harrowing episodes were left out of the final cut, Kouassi’s firsthand account provided the film with a powerful message. The Film’s Synopsis “Io Capitano” follows the journey of two teenage boys from Senegal who embark on the migrant route through the Niger desert to Libya. Eventually, they board a dilapidated smugglers’ boat filled with migrants, where…