The US Federal Reserve has implemented a 0.25 percentage point cut to its key lending rate, bringing it down to a range of 3.75% to 4%. This decision reflects growing concerns about a slowdown in the labor market, overshadowing existing worries about inflation. The interest rate cut comes amidst a government shutdown that has delayed […]
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The French parliament has approved an amendment to redefine sexual assault and rape by incorporating the concept of consent into the legal framework. Previously, sexual violence in France was characterized by “any form of sexual penetration committed with the use of violence, coercion, threat or surprise.” With the new amendment, any sexual act performed on
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Dictionary.com has announced that “67,” pronounced “six-seven,” has been named its 2025 Word of the Year. The announcement, made on October 29, indicates a growing trend in Gen Alpha slang, which has gained traction on platforms such as TikTok and in classrooms across the United States. The term is linked to the song “Doot Doot
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Two men were arrested in connection with a recent theft at the Louvre Museum, where crown jewels valued at approximately €88 million were stolen on October 19. Officials report that the suspects have “partially recognised” their involvement in the crime. The theft occurred in broad daylight when four individuals used power tools to access the
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A Microsoft outage has impacted various services, including Asda, NatWest, and Minecraft. Downdetector reported thousands of incidents related to multiple websites experiencing issues on Wednesday. Microsoft acknowledged that some users of Microsoft 365, which encompasses applications like Outlook and Teams, may encounter delays. Additionally, the Azure cloud computing platform, essential for many online services, indicated
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Nvidia has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first company globally to reach a market value of $5 trillion (£3.8 trillion). This marks a rapid ascent from its origins as a niche graphics-chip manufacturer to a major player in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The company’s stock continues to surge due to growing investor
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A leave request from a young employee has gained significant attention on social media, reflecting changing attitudes toward workplace mental health. Jasveer Singh, co-founder and CEO of Knot Dating, shared the employee’s email on X (formerly Twitter), describing it as one of the most genuine requests he had ever received. The leave request stated, “I
Ofcom, Britain’s communications regulator, has proposed new rules aimed at preventing scam texts from reaching consumers and businesses. The regulator indicated that these measures would address current protections available to mobile users and facilitate the blocking of scams by network operators. Ofcom’s strategy delivery director, Amy Jordan, stated that these plans aim to encourage mobile
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The 65-inch LG G5 OLED TV is currently available at a reduced price of approximately $1,996.99, down from its regular price of $3,399.99. This offer can be found on Amazon and directly from LG. The 77-inch version is also on sale for around $3,456.99, reflecting a discount of about $1,000, available on the same platforms.
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A new trend has emerged on TikTok, known as the “Bird Theory,” where users share fabricated stories about seeing birds to test their partner’s engagement. This trend has gained traction with thousands of videos recorded by couples showing their partners’ reactions when they initiate the story with the phrase, “I saw a bird today.” The
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