Author: Sabnam Hossain

The United States responded immediately to the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, and President Zelensky was praised as a hero. Nevertheless, over three years later, the conflict’s story is evolving. The history of Russia’s invasion is currently being rewritten by President Trump to make Ukraine the antagonist rather than the victim. By questioning earlier strategies and harshly criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump has significantly changed US policy regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Particularly under President Joe Biden, who has consistently underlined the significance of standing with Ukraine and defending its sovereignty against Russian aggression, Trump’s comments reflect…

TikTok was sued in March 2023 for allegedly spreading hazardous content that caused a teen to commit suicide.  The 2022 suicide case of a 16-year-old Long Island kid who sadly died by walking in front of a train has seen a fresh development. The teenager, who lived close to a commuter train track, received “railroad-themed suicide videos” from TikTok via GPS monitoring, according to court documents, which were cited by multiple media sites. In March 2023, Nasca’s parents filed a lawsuit against TikTok. The business filed a motion to have the case dismissed in December 2024, arguing that the videos…

Microsoft, Amazon, and Exxon have formed a new task force to improve the voluntary carbon markets’ reputation after scandals. According to the task force’s website, the Bipartisan Policy Center think tank organized the task force, which aims to increase the legitimacy of voluntary carbon markets by examining the current situation and developing “policy recommendations for how the federal government can promote fair, efficient, and transparent markets.” Last week, the panel—which consists of 17 independent members—was revealed. It comes as tech firms have increased their AI investments, which has significantly increased their stock prices. However, they have also made it more…

A change requiring app developers to disclose their address, phone number, and email information to consumers has gone live on the App Store within the European Union. Apple on Tuesday announced it has removed any EU apps that haven’t yet complied with the Digital Services Act (DSA), a regulation that had added a requirement in Articles 30 and 31 that app developers must provide their “trader status” to submit new apps or app updates for distribution in this market. In an announcement to developers, Apple says that, as of Tuesday, February 18, all apps without trader status have been removed…

Every Sunday, the NPR host will start Shortz, The New York Times crossword puzzle guru. They get the quiz thousands of listeners in a long-running segment called the Sunday Puzzle. Hence written solutions are also available without too much knowledge. The brainteasers are usually challenging even more skilled contestants. That’s how some of the experts will start to think of a promising way to test the limit of AI and it problem-solving abilities. According to the latest study, a team of researchers hailing from Wellesley College, The University of Texas at Austin, Northeastern University, Oberlin College, Charles University, and startup…

In anticipation of an evaluation of the Chinese company’s user data management practices, South Korean authorities on Saturday temporarily blocked the download of DeepSeek’s app from the nation’s app stores. The Chinese software will be accessible for download if it conforms with Korean privacy regulations and undergoes the required modifications, according to the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC). The restrictions will not be affected by the usage of the existing app and web service in the country. However, the data protection authority expressed it “strongly advises”. The current users avoid entering personal information into the Deepseek till the final decision…

Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has been adamant about workers going back to the office (RTO) to work and has rejected the idea of hybrid or work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for his staff. According to a Forbes story, one employee who objected was sacked after asking Dimon about the RTO policy during the company’s last town hall on February 12. According to the article, employee Nicolas Welch brought up the matter for himself and his team during the 45-minute town hall, which was attended by over 1,000 staff members and others via Zoom. Welch, a tech operations…

The listing agent is Tomer Fridman, and Kris Jenner has listed her Hidden Hills estate for $13.5 million. The house, which was featured on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, has six bedrooms, and opulent features, and is located in a gated neighborhood. According to Fox News, Kris Jenner has listed her six-bedroom, eight-bathroom Hidden Hills mansion for $13.5 million in partnership with Tomer Fridman, a longtime Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California real estate agent and broker who is also a close friend of Jenner. The house is familiar to fans of the Kardashians because it was used for filming…

An all-in-one toolkit designed for individuals who wish to expand, manage, and monitor their Bluesky presence and following is being addressed by a new firm. In addition to other features, the subscription service BlueSkyHunter, which went live on Friday, offers an online dashboard with analytics access and additional tools for scheduling postings and automating direct messages (DMs). The new service, which was created by Slovenian Borut Udovic with development backing from outside sources, intends to give Bluesky members access to analytics and professional development tools, even if they have previously been available on the larger social network X. The product…

Over 400 workers at the Department of Homeland Security were let go by the Trump administration, affecting organizations like USCIS, FEMA, and CISA. As part of a government workforce reduction strategy, the terminations targeted probationary non-mission critical individuals. As part of a larger effort to reduce the government workforce, the Donald Trump administration on Friday fired more than 400 workers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS officials told CBS News that hundreds of workers were let go from a number of agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and US…