CT

Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Prediction Sites Face Big Risk of New Ban

Prediction platforms that let users bet on events like elections, sports games and pop culture shows are facing a possible legal crackdown. A bill called the STOP Corrupt Bets Act is set to be filed in the Senate, while a House version will follow soon. The new law would prohibit trading on many

reading time less than a minute
Mar 27 2026HEALTH

Kids, Screens and the Risks of Too Much Online Time

The number of children spending time on the internet in Sri Lanka is climbing fast. Because this growth is so quick, many youngsters may end up using the web more than they should. That can create a problem known as internet addiction, where the habit starts to hurt their schoolwork and relati

reading time less than a minute
Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Maui’s Mighty Make‑Up: How Johnson Gave the Demigod Real Life

Dwayne Johnson stepped into the shoes – and the suit – of Maui for Disney’s new live‑action Moana, a task that tested both his body and his imagination. The actor explained that the costume was no light‑weight prop; it weighed 40 pounds and took roughly two and a half hours each day to get on. Even

reading time less than a minute
Mar 27 2026POLITICS

AI Centers on Pause: A Call for a Break

A new proposal aims to stop the construction of AI data centers in the U. S. until safety rules protect workers, consumers and the planet. The idea was pushed by two well‑known progressive figures. They argue that the rapid growth of these facilities threatens power grids, raises electricity bills

reading time less than a minute
Mar 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays on March 27

On this day, many well‑known figures celebrate another year. The most talked about is director Quentin Tarantino, who turns 63. He once voiced a character in his own film “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. ” Singer Mariah Carey reaches 56. She performed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in

reading time less than a minute
Mar 27 2026CRIME

Caught After Decades: Former RAF Member Faces New Charges

German authorities have brought charges against Daniela Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction, for violent acts carried out in the early 1990s. The accusations include attempted murder, bomb attacks that were both failed and successful, kidnapping for ransom, and aggravated robbery. Klette

reading time less than a minute
Mar 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

China Pulls Out of AI Summit After U. S. Sanctions Rule

"The biggest science group in China decided to skip a leading AI conference because the organizers, based in California, stopped accepting work from companies that the U. S. government has blacklisted. The move caused a stir in Beijing, where scientists and tech firms feel they are locked in a heate

reading time less than a minute
Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

New Team Makes Air Cleaning Easier and Cheaper

Aircapture and Corning are moving from testing to real‑world use. They have worked together for years, but now they plan to sell the system and grow it fast. Corning supplies a special ceramic honeycomb that grabs carbon dioxide from the air. Aircapture builds modular units that fit into fa

reading time less than a minute
Mar 27 2026CRIME

UK Takes Action Against Crypto Scams Tied to Trafficking

The UK government recently froze assets linked to a major Southeast Asian scam network, including properties in London. The crackdown targets a crypto marketplace called Xinbi, accused of selling stolen personal data and helping launder money for North Korean hackers. Over $19 billion in crypto has

reading time less than a minute
Mar 27 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Holds Strong Despite Global Turmoil, Eyes $80K in Slow Climb

Bitcoin keeps pushing forward even when the world feels shaky. While wars rage and markets wobble, the digital currency hasn’t collapsed like some expected. In fact, it’s holding up better than gold or silver, which took big hits recently. Experts note that Bitcoin’s price swings aren’t dramatic, bu

reading time less than a minute