Burger King has introduced an AI assistant for staff at US restaurants.The system connects to employee headsets and analyzes drive-thru conversations. The company calls the voice chatbot “Patty.”It can detect polite expressions such as “welcome,” “please,” and “thank you.”Managers will use the data to review overall service patterns. Burger King says the tool will not score individual workers.It describes the…
Big Tech may approach a decisive legal turning point. A major trial over social media addiction has started and could reshape the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over allegations that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents suggested the company knew its…
India is now the second-largest overseas market for U.S. tourism, with visitation up 40% since 2019. The growth reflects a strong increase in long-haul travel demand and highlights India’s expanding role in global tourism to the United States. Travel experts say this surge is driven by rising incomes, increased connectivity, and growing interest in U.S. destinations among Indian travelers. Major…
Opinion
The European Union faces criticism after a report revealed huge financial support for foods that damage the climate. Experts urge the EU to launch a Plant-Based Action Plan to promote sustainable diets and help farmers move away from meat and dairy. Red meat and other climate-harming foods receive disproportionate EU subsidies, raising concerns about misuse of taxpayer money. Charity Foodrise…
Health
Broadview Middle School in Danbury, Connecticut, has successfully reduced student suspensions by 25% after introducing a state-funded program focused on improving school behavior. The initiative aims to promote a positive school culture while equipping teachers with effective tools for student support. The program emphasizes professional development for educators. Teachers receive training on adolescent development, conflict resolution, and crisis de-escalation strategies.…
Sports
Jim Jarmusch’s new family drama is drawing positive early reactions from critics and film audiences. The film is being praised for its emotional storytelling and strong performances from its ensemble cast. Early screenings have generated steady buzz in the film industry. The movie focuses on family relationships and personal struggles. It explores how people connect, drift apart, and rebuild bonds…
Florida has emerged as the top state in the U.S. luxury home market, with high demand from affluent buyers driving record sales. Among the standout transactions is a $101.5 million estate in Miami, one of the most expensive homes sold in the nation this year. Experts say Florida’s combination of climate, lifestyle, and investment opportunities continues to attract wealthy buyers from…
The top legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has said billions of euros were wrongly released to Hungary. Tamara Ćapeta, advocate general at the court, argued the European Commission should not have unfrozen about €10bn because required judicial reforms were not properly implemented. The commission had suspended funds in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law backsliding under…
