Fake Kamala hit-and-run story is the work of Russian propaganda group, Microsoft says
A false claim circulating on social media that Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris left a 13-year-old girl paralysed after an alleged hit-and-run in San Francisco in 2011 is the work…
Deadly floods in Europe: How much is it going to cost?
Central Europe is experiencing its biggest floods in decades, which is expected to cost billions in economic losses. Economic losses due to the latest flooding in central Europe are significant.…
EU treading Dangerous Waters: The Perils of Psychedelics in Therapeutic Use
The European Commission is getting ready to review citizens’ proposals and one controversial idea on the table is the ‘PsychedeliCare’ initiative that supports the exploration and implementation of psychedelic treatments…
Google may fall short on EU digital competition rules on travel and hospitality
Google’s efforts to fully comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) remains insufficient, travel and hospitality organisations attending two European Commission workshops this week, told Euractiv. “Google is once again…
Weight loss market: Smaller rivals muscle in on Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
As Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk continue to dominate the lucrative weight-loss drug market, smaller competitors are gearing up to release their own treatments, aiming to challenge the two industry…
In NORWAY the Russian Orthodox Church still financed by the State despite security concern
In recent years, the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) in Norway has acquired properties next to military bases, which has been a source of concern since the beginning of Putin’s war…
Argentina’s President Milei presents 2025 budget, vowing austerity and setting up a showdown
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Libertarian President Javier Milei of Argentina presented the 2025 budget to Congress late Sunday, outlining policy priorities that reflected his key pledge to kill the…
Friends: Donald Trump and Viktor Orbán
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is certainly no poster child for democracy in Europe and most Americans have never heard of him, but he does have at least one fan…
Former MEPs hunting for jobs: What are the EU’s ‘revolving doors’ rules?
Post-mandate restrictions on members of EU institutions impose a cooling-off period between the end of a mandate and the possibility of carrying out lobbying activities. After a few weeks of…
OpenAI releases o1 model that reasons with a ‘chain of thought’ but is not without its flaws
OpenAI said o1 uses a chain of thought when attempting to solve a problem. OpenAI has launched a new series of models that it says “can solve harder problems” than…