The youngest Trump kid is now an adult. Melania Trump and Donald Trump’s child, Barron Trump, is now 18, and along with him figuring out the next stage of his life, such as college and whether or not to enter the spotlight, the internet now believes that since he’s an adult, he’s able to be … Read more
By Gram Slattery and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher will step down from Congress on April 19. his office said on Friday, a move that will narrow Republicans’ already razor-thin majority. Gallagher, who chairs the House of Representatives Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, had already said he would not … Read more
TOKYO (AP) — Images taken by miniature drones from deep inside a badly damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant show displaced control equipment and misshapen materials but leave many questions unanswered, underscoring the daunting task of decommissioning the plant. The 12 photos released by the plant’s operator are the first from inside the main … Read more
Most developed countries today offer some amount of support for new parents to take time off work just before and after childbirth or adoption. Australia’s Senate just passed legislation on Monday to extend its total paid leave offered to new parents to 26 weeks, instead of the current 20 weeks, beginning in 2026. For parents … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lyft and Uber said they will cease operations in Minneapolis after the city’s council voted Thursday to override a mayoral veto and require that ride-hailing services increase driver wages to the equivalent of the local minimum wage of $15.57 an hour. Lyft called the ordinance “deeply flawed,” saying in a statement that … Read more
Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies poses beside the company’s logo ahead of an interview with Reuters in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland May 23, 2022. Picture taken May 23, 2022. Arnd Wiegmann | Reuters Palantir CEO Alex Karp said some staffers at his software company have exited due to his public support for … Read more
NEW DELHI — Hundreds of Tibetans in exile marched on the streets of New Delhi on Sunday to commemorate the 65th Tibetan National Uprising Day against China. Over 300 protesters gathered near India’s Parliament House and chanted slogans including “Tibet was never a part of China” and ”China should leave Tibet.” The protesters carried Tibetan … Read more
This tiny tower offers plenty of power and ports to keep your devices charged. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Baseus 35W charging station is available on Amazon now for only $50.It offers plenty of USB and AC ports, is a great size, and has plenty of surge and lightning protection for your devices. Be warned, the cable … Read more
Several people are typing, and they’re all saying Netflix’s Leave the World Behind is wildly prescient. The movie, directed by Sam Esmail, opens on a world where communication has been knocked out following a cyberattack. And earlier this week, when nearly all of Meta’s platforms—Facebook, Instagram, Threads—went down, people took to (other) social media platforms … Read more
LARNACA, Cyprus — A ship was preparing Friday to leave Cyprus and head for Gaza with humanitarian aid, the European Commission president said, as international donors launch a sea corridor to supply the besieged territory facing widespread hunger and shortages of essential supplies after five months of war. The vessel, belonging to Spain’s Open Arms, … Read more