The sixth generation of Fairphone arrived this week, featuring a modular design built to last from ethically sourced components in a climate-conscious way. It has been a couple of years since its predecessor, the Fairphone 5, and the Fairphone 6 is refreshingly smaller and lighter. It boasts a 6.3-inch OLED screen with a 120-Hz adaptive…
Washington — The Senate plans to hold a key test vote on President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” later Saturday, even as it’s unclear whether the tax and spending measure has enough support to lift it over the hurdle. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, said Friday he wasn’t certain he had the…
As Canada pushes ahead with a new digital services tax on foreign and domestic technology companies, United States President Donald Trump has retaliated by ending all trade talks and threatened to impose additional tariffs on exports from Ottawa. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump called the new Canadian tax structure…
In Marsha P. Johnson’s final interview before her death in 1992, the activist later recognized as an icon of the movement that preceded LGBTQ rights in the United States explained why she, a transgender woman, championed a cause that often excluded her. “I’ve been walking for gay rights all these years,” Johnson said, referencing early…
Rentokil – experts in pest control – predict this year’s Flying Ant Day, the yearly mating flight where millions of winged ants fill the sky in synchronised displays, could be one of the biggest in recent years. According to them, this summer’s variable conditions are perfect for swarming. Paul Blackhurst, head of the technical academy at Rentokil…
If you’re anything like me, shopping before a big trip is one of the great joys of life, especially when it comes to summer fashion. Fortunately, this year has ushered in a multitude of trends I’m clamoring to try out for myself, and so many of them are uniquely tailored to complement a well-rounded travel…
HONG KONG — Young people in China may not be buying cars or houses, but there’s always money for milk tea and toys. It’s a challenging time to be a young person in China: The world’s second-biggest economy is growing far slower than it was when their parents were their age, with the U.S.-China trade…
HAMBURG, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 15: Leonardo Balerdi of Marseille looks dejected following the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Knockout Round Play-offs First Leg match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Olympique de Marseille at Volksparkstadion on February 15, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) Juventus are reportedly looking at making a move for…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drones struck the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, killing two people died and injuring at least 17, Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday. A drone slammed into a residential tower block in the city, causing damage to three floors and trapping residents, emergency services said. The two killed in…
Drinking water, eating three times a day, and getting eight hours of sleep. These are usually the three things doctors recommend the most to stay at least somewhat stable, right? But for some of us, one (or more) of those three gets forgotten… Drinking water. Two litters a day. Every day! To avoid dehydration (especially…