European Businesses Heavily Dependent on U.S. Tech Giants, Raising Sovereignty and Security Concerns
A new study by Swiss cloud provider Proton warns that around 75% of Europe’s publicly listed companies rely on American tech firms—primarily Microsoft, Google, and Amazon—for essential services such as email and cloud infrastructure.
Key…
OpenAI Adds Mental Health Safeguards to ChatGPT Amid Concerns Over User Dependency
OpenAI is updating ChatGPT with new mental health safeguards after acknowledging that the AI chatbot previously failed to detect signs of emotional distress, delusion, or dependency in some users.
The move comes amid growing concern over…
Nations Meet in Geneva for Final Push on Global Plastics Treaty
Negotiators from over 100 countries have gathered in Geneva for what is hoped to be the final round of talks to establish a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution. The urgency is high, with plastic production expected to…
Young Afghan Couple Found Dead in Tehran, Investigation Underway
Iranian authorities have launched an investigation after the bodies of a young Afghan couple were found in the basement of a shop in Qiamdasht, a suburb of Tehran, on August 3. The cause of death remains unknown, and the shop owner is…
Why Infrastructure, Not Apps, Will Define the Next Digital Economy
The future of the digital economy will be defined less by innovative apps and more by the infrastructure they rely on—particularly 10G broadband. Unlike mobile 5G, 10G provides symmetrical speeds up to 10 Gbps for homes and businesses,…
Portugal Braces for Intense Heatwave With Temperatures Soaring over 41ºC
Portugal is once again facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 41ºC, potentially making August the hottest month in the past 15 to 20 years, experts warn.
Red Heat Alerts Issued in Northern Portugal…
Why Do Some People with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Suffer from Diarrhea?
A new study has revealed that high levels of a hormone found in gut cells may contribute to many cases of chronic diarrhea. The findings help explain up to 40% of cases of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in patients who experience diarrhea…
Shellfish Allergy – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Shellfish allergy is the most common self-reported food allergy among U.S. adults, affecting about 3% of adults and 1% of children. It differs from a fin fish allergy and often involves crustaceans (like shrimp, crab, lobster) or mollusks…
McIntosh eases into 400 medley final, Marchand almost misses out
At the World Swimming Championships in Singapore, Summer McIntosh remains on course for her fourth gold medal, qualifying fastest in the 400m individual medley heats. Chinese 12-year-old Yu Zidi impressed by qualifying third, just shy of…
Afghanistan Facing Unprecedented Surge in Child Malnutrition, Says UN Agency
Nearly 10 million people—one-quarter of Afghanistan’s population—suffer from acute food insecurity, with child malnutrition rates reaching record levels.
Afghanistan is experiencing its sharpest rise ever in child malnutrition, the United…