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Microsoft–Activision Blizzard Deal Still In Purgatory
Microsoft announced its intention to purchase the video game company Activision Blizzard on Jan. 18, 2022. Now, a year and a half later, the deal is still pending.
Never Before Seen Images and 3D Model of the Titanic
The deep sea mapping company Magellan Ltd. has created the first ever full sized 3-D digital model of the Titanic, revealing never before seen details of the famous shipwreck.
First Canadian to Orbit Moon Included Aboard Artemis II
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be part of Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972. The upcoming mission will make Canada the second country to have an astronaut fly around the moon.
Tech Leaders Warn Against Unregulated AI in Open Letter, Citing “Profound Risks to Humanity”
An open letter published on Mar. 2 by the Future of Life Institute signed by tech leaders like Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak calls on “all AI [developers] to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.”
Israeli Judicial Reforms Spark Mass Protests
Since January, hundreds of thousands of Israeli protestors have been taking to the street in opposition of a set of proposals from Israel’s hard-right government. These proposals would limit the power of Israel’s Supreme Court and give the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, the power to override decisions of the Supreme Court.
Finland Becomes 31st NATO State
Finland became the 31st-member state of NATO, when it received approval from all 30 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Apr. 4. Arranged by Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, the announcement was made during a press conference on the morning of the agreement.
France Protests Over Retirement Age
A series of protests have been raging throughout France, garnering hundreds of thousands of protesters in opposition to the minimum retirement age being raised.
New Research Suggests That T-Rex Had Lips
In modern media, the vast majority of dinosaurs have been depicted as terrifying monsters with bony, hairless, and leathery bodies. However, modern studies have shown that that might not be the case.
Taylor Swift Begins Her Eras Tour
Five years is a long time since the internationally recognized singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been on tour, but she is back under the spotlight. On Nov. 1, 2022, Swift announced her sixth world tour, the Eras Tour. An incredibly rare sight for an A-list celebrity, each show in the Eras Tour has a setlist of 44 songs and lasts over three hours.
Trump Fights 34 Counts of Fraud in Court
Former US President and billionaire Donald Trump pled not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records on Apr. 4. The prosecutors stated that Trump had intentionally created business documents with inaccurate information, as a means of covering a story about his affair with pornographic actor Stormy Daniels during the 2016 US presidential election.
How Banks Across the Globe Failed
On Mar. 10, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in the United States took control of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) after billions of dollars were withdrawn by depositors and the bank defaulted. As a result of this, a couple of days later, two other banks defaulted as well, creating negative consequences globally.
People Are Eating Up Lab-Grown Meats
After years of development, lab-grown meat could be seen on consumers’ plates in the near future. It appears healthier and more environmentally-friendly than traditional meat, and the rise of many new startups has made it more affordable and accessible.
Andrew Tate’s Detention Extended in Romania
With his promotion of controversial ideas and extravagant lifestyles amassing billions of views and followers across various social media platforms, Andrew Tate’s popularity has skyrocketed within the last two years. However, the ‘Top G’ was arrested recently due to allegations of sexual assault and human trafficking, and has been sitting in a Romanian jail cell since the end of December 2022. Following a court proceeding in late February, Tate’s sentence has been extended for the third time, by another 30 days–until the 27th of March.
Tech Sector Lays Off Over 200,000 Workers
Exponential growth and capitalization on the latest demands have been the norm in the tech sector for the past decade. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and substantially increased the amount of people working from home, major tech companies like Amazon and Meta all launched extensive hiring campaigns, doubling their employees in a matter of months to keep up with the new demand. However, following late 2022, the tech sector announced mass layoffs, with more than 200,000 tech jobs lost over the past year.
The European Union is Forcing Apple to Change their Charging Ports by 2024
Apple Inc. is being mandated by the European Union to change the lighting port charger connectors on their iPhones to the USB-C type, by Dec. 28, 2024. This USB-C charging port is already used by Android, in addition to Apple’s laptops and their iPads.
US Congressman Lies About Everything
Freshman United States Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) originally seemed to be a possible future star in the Republican Party (GOP). The son of Brazilian immigrants and the first openly gay Republican to win election to the House, he flipped a Democrat-held congressional district in an underwhelming year for Republicans. However, Santos’ credibility has taken a major hit after media investigations revealed that he had lied about much of his past.
It’s Awards Season Again: A Recap of the First Shows of 2023
In the first three months of the year, major entertainment awards occur. Here is a recap of the 2023 Award Show season.
Controversy Over Russian Participation in the Olympics
With next year’s Paris Olympics on the horizon, the International Olympic Committee has recently announced that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete. Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia and its ally Belarus remained almost completely frozen out of international sporting events.
The M&M’s “Spokescandies” Controversy, Explained
The cult-classic candy M&M’s has found itself in the middle of a culture war, with the root cause being their mascot rebranding.
ANALYSIS | Pro-Democracy Protests Break Out Around the World After Years of Democratic Backslide
After a period of democratic backsliding, democracy is regaining popularity among youth living in autocracy. The protests that have erupted in autocracies in the last year are clear indicators that the tide is beginning to turn.