After years of legal wrangling and regulatory tension, Meta Platforms Inc. — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — is officially heading to court this month to face the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a historic antitrust trial. The trial, which began hearings on April 8, 2025, could lead to a dramatic…
In April 2025, the complex and high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program are once again in the global spotlight. After a series of unofficial diplomatic engagements in early 2025, both sides are weighing the possibility of reviving a modified version of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)….
India’s top cybersecurity agency, CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team), has issued a high-severity warning for users of the WhatsApp Desktop application. A newly discovered vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute malicious code and gain unauthorized access to user systems. The vulnerability affects specific versions of WhatsApp Desktop for both Windows and macOS, and…
In a move that’s shaking up the global auto market, former U.S. President Donald Trump — now the Republican frontrunner for the 2024 election — has announced plans to impose steep new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and auto parts. If implemented in 2025, the proposed tariffs could have far-reaching consequences for China\’s fast-growing…
In 2025, Canadian politics is no longer just about healthcare, climate, or the economy — it’s increasingly about technology, privacy, and platform power. With the rise of AI, expanding surveillance tools, and concerns over online safety, the country is in the middle of a digital reckoning that could reshape its political future. As parties prepare…
Gone are the days when political debates played out on cable news or op-ed pages alone. In 2025, platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) have become the new battlegrounds for public opinion — broadcasting ideas, outrage, and disinformation in real time to millions of users. From presidential campaigns to global conflicts, these platforms don’t…
Forget billion-dollar energy companies for a moment. Across the U.S., in dusty garages, on windswept farms, and in forgotten towns, a new breed of climate activist is taking matters into their own calloused hands. They’re tinkerers, hackers, ranchers, off-gridders, and makers — and they’re driving what might be the most *chaotic good* energy revolution America…
In the global race to harness gene-editing technologies, China has emerged as a front-runner — pioneering bold experiments, investing billions in biotech, and rapidly advancing the use of CRISPR in agriculture, medicine, and human health. But alongside these scientific leaps, China’s approach to CRISPR gene editing has also sparked controversy and raised urgent ethical questions…
In a landmark achievement for India’s growing tech ecosystem, the country has officially launched AIRAWAT, its first indigenous AI supercomputer. Developed as part of the National Program on Artificial Intelligence, AIRAWAT is designed to empower researchers, startups, and institutions with advanced computing capabilities previously available only in a few global tech hubs. This development represents…
In a world increasingly dominated by electronics, the environmental toll of used batteries and e-waste is becoming unsustainable. But a recent breakthrough in Europe might just change everything. Scientists have developed the first fully biodegradable battery, made entirely from organic materials that can safely break down in soil or water within weeks. This biodegradable battery…
