The CEO of a fast-growing, Europe-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup has taken a swipe at Silicon Valley’s biggest names, including Google, Microsoft, Meta and other others, declaring that the era of American tech giants being the “safe, prestigious choice” for workers is officially over. In a LinkedIn post, Anton Osika, the cofounder and CEO of…

Dowry deaths persist in India despite being outlawed, with women facing relentless demands for cash and property, often leading to violence and suicide. India outlawed dowry in 1961. More than six decades later, thousands of women still die every year in marriages shaped by money, status and coercion.One bride pleads with her father over the…

A duckling chasing after you at full speed while you are on your calming morning walk in a park can have you running faster than an athlete in panic. Sometimes, it is play for them, but other times, it could be something more, maybe a plea for help. In Brooklyn, New York, a duckling was…

US President Donald Trump has publicly predicted an imminent deal to end the Iran war at least 38 times since March, according to CNN’s tally, with each claim followed by no final agreement.The pattern began on March 23, less than a month after US and Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28. Speaking aboard…

No degree, no advice: China cracks down on ‘fake experts’, bars uncertified influencers (AI generated image) Creating and running a social media page has become easier than ever, with platforms allowing users to manage multiple accounts across different genres and audiences.However, influencers in China could now face tighter regulations over the kind of content they…

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani says the tax would help fund parks, libraries and schools New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has published a searchable online database listing the names and addresses of property owners who could be affected by the city’s new pied-à-terre tax. As reported by New York Post, the database includes properties…