Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European C
In the world of social media, the way posts are arranged can actually change how we feel about people from other political groups. A recent study took a close look at this by using a special tool to rearrange posts on X during the 2024 US presidential campaign. This tool was designed to show more or
Streaming services have become a big part of how people choose what to watch. They use smart algorithms to suggest shows and movies based on what you've watched before. This might seem helpful, but it raises some important questions. How do these suggestions affect your taste in entertainment? Do th
Young people are constantly exposed to harmful content online. Social media platforms use algorithms to suggest videos and posts. These algorithms often push extreme ideas. This includes content promoting gender-based violence and misogyny. The more these ideas are seen, the more normal they seem.
RealPage, a company that makes software for landlords, has agreed to change how it works after a big legal fight. The Department of Justice said the software helped landlords work together to raise rents unfairly. This is called "algorithmic collusion. " The deal means RealPage can't use the latest
Ariana Grande is getting better after catching COVID-19 while promoting her new movie. Her brother, Frankie Grande, shared this good news at a recent event in Los Angeles. He said she's doing well and working hard, just like always. Frankie also talked about Ariana's role in the movie. He saw it fo
In Boston, a tribute to trans lives lost turned into a crime scene. Over 400 flags, each representing a trans or gender-expansive person killed since 2020, were torn down from Boston Common. This wasn't just vandalism; it was a hate crime, say LGBTQ advocates. The Queer Neighborhood Council, a grou
Ever notice how some stuff just vanishes from our lives? One day, it's everywhere, and the next, it's gone like it never existed. People have been sharing memories of things that were super popular but then disappeared without a trace. Think about buying ringtones. It was a big deal back then. You'
A former FBI worker is taking legal action against the Department of Justice and the FBI. He claims he was fired unfairly because he had a Progress Pride Flag in his office. This flag was given to him by the FBI and had been displayed for years with his bosses' approval. The worker, David Maltinsky
A long-time FBI worker is taking legal action, saying he was let go because he had a Pride flag near his desk. David Maltinsky, who had been with the FBI for 16 years, claims his firing was unfair and has made other LGBTQ+ employees nervous. Maltinsky was close to becoming a full agent when he was
