Trump administration weighs fate of $9M stockpile of contraceptives feared earmarked for destruction
The Trump administration says it is weighing what to do with family planning supplies stored in Europe.
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White House enlists wrestler Triple H to announce return of the Presidential Fitness Test
The White House has enlisted the help of a former WWE wrestler to announce the return of the Presidential Fitness Test.
Google loses appeal in antitrust battle with Fortnite maker
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury verdict condemning Google’s Android app store as an illegal monopoly, clearing the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shakeup that’s designed to give consumers more choices.
Slovenia becomes first EU country to impose arms embargo on Israel
The Central European country has also recognised Palestinian statehood in 2024.
Europe’s biggest train station that’s the most beautiful and 11 football pitches in size
Europe’s most beautiful and biggest train station is as big as more than 11 football pitches.
Google rolls out Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, its most advanced reasoning model, which can consider multiple ideas simultaneously, to $250-per-month Ultra subscribers (Maxwell Zeff/TechCrunch)
Maxwell Zeff / TechCrunch:
Google rolls out Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, its most advanced reasoning model, which can consider multiple ideas simultaneously, to $250-per-month Ultra subscribers — Google DeepMind is rolling out Gemini 2.5 …
Indonesia set to release hundreds of prisoners under president’s clemency plan
Indonesia is set to begin releasing hundreds of inmates from its notoriously overcrowded prisons after parliament approved the first stage of President Prabowo Subianto’s wide-ranging clemency plan.
Macron scores rare win on Palestinian state recognition – politico.eu
Macron scores rare win on Palestinian state recognition politico.euThe Changing Map of Palestinian Recognition The New York TimesWestern countries speak of a future Palestinian state as the nightmare unfolding in Gaza worsens …
‘I’m a travel expert – avoid pressing 1 button on ATM to save you money’
A travel expert warns holidaymakers to avoid one common ATM mistake abroad that could cost them in hidden fees.
Think you’re allergic to penicillin? Pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not
Up to 20% of Americans report that they have a penicillin allergy, yet fewer than 1% do