“Why harp on the facts, it’s the exaggerations that makes a tale interesting!” A favourite aunt once exclaimed when I tried to fact-check a funny family story she was narrating to a huge, giggling audience two decades ago. Each member of my clan cheered her on and it was the start of a delightful evening. […]

On August 5, 2024, the US Court for the District of Columbia (DC) decided that Google was a monopolist, meaning it has durable market power as the dominant player in its field of “general search services”. This is a violation of competition law. As a remedy, the DC Court may seek Google search neutrality, requiring

Actor Matthew Perry, one of the leads of the superhit sitcom “Friends”, seemed to “freeze up” after a doctor administered a “large dose” of ketamine two weeks before his overdose, according to a report. The doctor was charged in connection with his death on Thursday, the NY post reported. Shocking details have emerged about the involvement

With sales surging and Netflix viewership soaring, Hillbillly Elegy’s portrayal of the American Dream could prove a potent tool – or a double-edged sword – in JD Vance’s political arsenal. The Ohio Senator’s 2016 book returned to bestseller lists as soon as he was selected as Donald Trump’s running mate for the 2024 US Presidential

Former US President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure documents show he owns more than $1 million (Rs 8,39,68500) in cryptocurrency and made $300,000 (Rs 2,51,90550) from endorsing branded Bibles. As per the documents released on Thursday, Trump earned $300,000 in royalty payments for “The Greenwood Bible.” “The Greenwood Bible” is officially titled “God Bless the

Tech giant Google has announced to bring its ‘AI Overviews’ feature to six new countries, including India. In India, the company is rolling out the ‘AI Overviews’ in English and Hindi and are also introducing popular country-first features that were well-received during its Search Labs experiment. “It will help you easily switch between English and

A few short weeks ago, Joe Biden was set to headline the Democratic National Convention — but after a brutal political comedown, he’s now the warm-up act for Kamala Harris. For a proud man like the 81-year-old US president, his speech on the first day of the party’s gathering in Chicago on Monday is sure

It was the early 1980s, and the Soviet Union had already invaded Afghanistan. The Cold War was at its peak. The Soviet Union and the United States worked on secret missions and operations to undermine each other. According to the CIA, spies working for Moscow had illegally acquired Western technology worth hundreds of millions of

Many parents are worried about their children using social media. But these concerns tend to focus on privacy, exposure to explicit material or contact with strangers. As researchers looking at sexism and misogyny in Australian schools and the influence of social media, we think it is also important for parents to understand how algorithms work.

The head of the World Health Organization on Thursday called for increased production of cholera vaccines, highlighting what he called a “critical shortage” around the globe. The UN health agency said 307,433 cases of cholera and 2,326 deaths have been reported in 26 countries up to July 28. “The response continues to be affected by