The European Commission has accused Chinese e-commerce platform Temu of violating the EU's Digital Services Act by failing to prevent the sale of illegal products. A preliminary investigation found a high risk of illegal products, including unsafe toys and electronics, on Temu's site. The Commission criticized Temu's inaccurate...
President Trump shortened his deadline for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal to 10-12 days, threatening massive secondary tariffs on Moscow's trade partners if no agreement is reached. He expressed disappointment with Putin, citing a lack of progress despite previous negotiations. Trump previously issued a 50-day deadline, set to expire...
Skip the Perseids this year; a bright moon will hinder viewing. Instead, catch the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers peaking July 29-30. These showers, while less famous, offer 20-30 meteors per hour under a less luminous moon. For optimal viewing, find dark skies after...
A new study reveals that human aging accelerates significantly around age 50. Researchers, using tissue samples from 76 organ donors, found that the rate of protein changes in various organs increases sharply after this age, particularly in blood vessels. The study identified 48 disease-related proteins whose expression increased...
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized the EU-U.S. trade deal, calling it a loss for the EU, echoing sentiments from other Eurosceptics like Alice Weidel and Marine Le Pen. Orbán contrasted it unfavorably with the U.S.-U.K. agreement. However, other European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Donald Trump at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland, urging increased US involvement in addressing the Gaza food crisis. Starmer highlighted the urgent humanitarian situation, contrasting Trump's less forceful response. Their discussions also included a potential Palestinian state, a Ukraine...
Piper Perabo, star of the 2000 film Coyote Ugly, hinted at a possible sequel during a San Diego Comic-Con interview. While she couldn't confirm details, Perabo revealed that discussions are underway among original cast and crew members about the project. The original film, a box office success and...
Jerry and Stephen Jones' handling of Micah Parsons' contract negotiations is criticized as incompetent. Stephen Jones insists Parsons must accept their offer, while Jerry downplayed fan chants demanding Parsons' payment, comparing them to those for CeeDee Lamb. Experts suggest Parsons should hold out to receive fair market value; a...
Donald Trump, during a meeting with UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, claimed he prevented six wars while in office, citing specific instances but omitting two. He also disputed reports that there's no starvation in Gaza, suggesting television footage shows hungry children despite US aid. Trump praised Starmer's strong...
Five security guards were killed and one injured in a mass shooting at Bangkok's Or Tor Kor Market on Monday. The suspected gunman, seen in surveillance footage, subsequently died by suicide. Police are investigating the motive and any potential links to border tensions with Cambodia. The incident highlights...
