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The IOC confirmed the decision on Tuesday, stating that Heraskevych's helmet contravened IOC guidelines about political symbols. However, Adams said the committee would "make an exception" to allow him to wear a black armband instead.
Toy makers are banking on a slew of blockbuster movies in 2026 to spark fresh demand after President Trump's tariffs last year left manufacturers reeling.
The controversy over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance is the latest — and perhaps biggest — cultural flash point of President Trump’s second term so far. Trump’s time back in office has, of course, been marked by huge ideological clashes over innumerable matters of policy.
President Trump’s allies in the Senate are planning to go to war with Democrats this week over proposed immigration enforcement reforms, working closely with White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller to play offense on what has been a strong issue for the president.
A group of progressive Democrats on Tuesday introduced a resolution to “leave the Monroe Doctrine to the dustbin of history,” in the words of Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.), and replace it with a foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere based on mutual cooperation and respect.
The first contests of the 2026 midterms will kick off in the coming weeks as the fight for control of Congress heats up. High-profile primaries for Senate in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois and Ohio are set to make headlines in March and May, cementing general election
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reviving her edgy 2024 campaign social media account KamalaHQ in what her Gen Z aides are hyping as an effort to fight fire with fire in the ruthless, Republican-dominated social media content wars. The rebranded account, Headquarters,
Political analysis is comparative, not qualitative. It isn’t that the people who win elections are necessarily good at politics, only that they are better than the other guy or gal. And at least in that way, we can say right now that California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is better
Quantum computers are leaving the lab and entering threat models. In August 2024 the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology finalized three post-quantum encryption standards and urged every organization to migrate “as soon as possible.” Europe followed with a June
Embark Studios has listened to the community asking for a PvE mode by introducing Shared Watch, a new event that rewards defeating Arc enemies.
Producers of the upcoming “Harry Potter” series on HBO Max have long promised the show, which is set to span seven series, will give fans a more thorough look at the wizarding world than the movies. According to Lox Pratt, who has been cast as Potter’s nemesis Draco Malfoy, one
Weydemann Bros. is expanding their international footprint and have appointed Thorsten Ritter, formerly at Beta Cinema, to establish and lead the company’s new Munich office. As a producer, Ritter will focus on strengthening and growing Weydemann Bros.’ international production
A new study shows that sustainable finance relies on trust, but that trust challenges are increasingly focused on ESG rating providers, creating both a solution to greenwashing and a new regulatory risk. By comparing how the EU and the UK regulate ESG rating firms, the authors
SEOUL, Feb 10 - South Korea plans to boost medical student numbers by 16% in 2027 and further in subsequent years, the health ministry said on Tuesday, a step criticised by a doctors' association after similar plans triggered nationwide protests in 2024.
Experiments were conducted by the Japan Acoustic Laboratory using high-precision microphones.
JAKARTA, Feb 10 (Reuters) - A proposed multinational peacekeeping force for Gaza could total about 20,000 troops, with Indonesia estimating it could contribute up to 8,000, President Prabowo Subianto’s spokesman said on Tuesday. The spokesman said, however, that no deployment
Policymakers argue that expanding medical school intake is necessary to prevent worsening access to care.
Eswatini says the talks were part of regional diplomacy and not an attempt to interfere.
Some 4,000 jobs will be lost as restaurant chain Xibei shuts over 100 of its outlets due to loss of business.
Sources say Netanyahu will seek U.S. backing for sweeping limits on Iran's nuclear and missile programs, while pressing to condition Gaza reconstruction on Hamas' disarmament
Chappell Roan has dropped the Casey Wasserman talent agency after Epstein files revelations.
Large language models accept fake medical claims if presented as realistic in medical notes and social media discussions, a study has found.
Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition on governing AI when the rules keep changing, building language models for Africa, and why regulation can coexist with innovation.
The planet experienced its fifth-hottest January on record despite a cold snap that swept across the United States and Europe, the EU's climate monitor said Tuesday.
[New Times] The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is redefining medical education. Founded to train compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable healthcare leaders, the university welcomes students from across Africa and the world.
As EU leaders put “Made in Europe” on their agenda at Thursday’s informal summit, industries across the bloc are warning that European preference regulations could upend global supply chains – and questioning how such a policy would work in practice.