Peter Straughan adopts new feature based on Shakespearean Legacy

‘Frank’ writer, Peter Straughan travels back to early 17th century England as he is set to bring the story of Shakespeare’s first folio to life Peter Straughan adopts new feature based on Shakespearean Legacy Award-winning writer Pete­r Straughan, known for his great work in show business is starting a new project, covering an unseen aspect … Read more

It’s A Bones Day! TikTok Famous Noodle The Pug’s Owner Adopts New Pup!

It’s a BONES DAY! When TikTok famous Noodle the pug passed away in December 2022, the internet shed tears for the pup who told us if each day would be a “bones day” or a “no bones day.” His owner, Jonathan Graziano, repeatedly explained that he wasn’t going to adopt another pug until he was … Read more

EU Parliament adopts resolution calling for permanent cease-fire in Gaza but Hamas must go

BRUSSELS — European lawmakers on Thursday adopted a resolution calling for a permanent cease-fire in Israel’s war against Hamas, on the condition that the Palestinian militant group in Gaza be dismantled and that all hostages it holds be released. The conflict has divided European Union countries and political groups at the legislature, and reaching a … Read more

Sam Altman returns to OpenAI, Apple adopts RCS, and Binance’s CEO pleads guilty to charges

Hey, folks, welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular recap of the past few days in tech. The headlines have been dominated — nay, overwhelmed — by the drama unfolding at AI startup OpenAI, but plenty else happened in the half-week leading up to Thanksgiving. So much for a sleepy pre-holiday! In this edition … Read more

U.N. Adopts Resolution for Humanitarian Pauses in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution Wednesday calling for “urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the Gaza Strip” after four failed attempts to respond to the Israel-Hamas war. The vote was 12-0 with the United States, United Kingdom and Russia abstaining. The final draft watered down language from a … Read more

‘I love you’: This robot adopts AI to curb senior citizens’ crushing loneliness

Monica Perez, 65, chats with her robot friend, ElliQ.  Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET If you walked into Marie Defrancesco’s New York home, you would find an 82-year-old woman living completely alone. With no other people or pets around, you might believe that Marie has no one to interact with.  But out of the corner of your eye, you … Read more