Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform faced disruptions after several undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The company said users experienced slower connections as internet traffic through the Middle East slowed. Microsoft redirects network flows Microsoft did not reveal what caused the cable damage but confirmed that traffic was rerouted through alternative paths. It underlined that services outside the Middle East remained unaffected. Reports over the weekend suggested that the problem also spread to the United Arab Emirates and some Asian nations. Internet backbone under pressure Cables on the seabed transport most global data and serve as…
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US President Donald Trump delivered his “last warning” to Hamas after Israel accepted his terms. He posted the message on Truth Social without specifying details of the agreement. Trump declared, “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! This is my last warning. There will not be another one.” Ceasefire Proposal Sent to Hamas US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff reportedly delivered the proposal to Hamas on Sunday. The plan allegedly offers an end to Israel’s military operations in exchange for the immediate release of all hostages. Israel would free up to 3,000 Palestinian prisoners under the arrangement.…
Mitsotakis outlines tax cuts and family incentives Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a €1.6 billion program aimed at reversing Greece’s shrinking population. Speaking at the Thessaloniki International Fair, he described the initiative as essential for easing financial pressures on families and persuading young people to remain in the country. The plan is scheduled to begin in 2026 and includes wide-ranging tax cuts, relief for large families, and lower property taxes in remote areas, alongside additional aid for retirees and low-income households. Birth rates fall to record lows The government is responding to alarming demographic trends. The Hellenic Statistical Authority…
This Sunday, 7 September, Europe will witness a total lunar eclipse lasting around 82 minutes—the longest since 2022. As Earth’s shadow covers the Moon, only red-filtered light will pass through the atmosphere, giving rise to the striking “blood moon.” For centuries, lunar eclipses have stirred myth and superstition. From Babylon to China and Central America, a red moon was seen as a harbinger of war, death, or divine punishment. In contrast, some African traditions, such as those of the Batammaliba in Togo and Benin, interpret it as a moment for reconciliation and renewal, urging peace within communities. Today, the blood…
Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once doubted the use of artificial intelligence in his classroom. Over time, he changed his mind. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, remembering how much he enjoyed reading encyclopedias as a child. He now belongs to the growing number of teachers using AI in lesson plans. The rise of AI tools in classrooms shows how quickly the technology becomes mainstream, even as its benefits and risks continue to unfold. A survey by the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup revealed that six in ten teachers used AI tools during the 2024-2025 school…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Vladimir Putin’s proposal to meet in Moscow, labeling the idea unrealistic. He told ABC News that Ukraine faces constant missile strikes and cannot negotiate in the Russian capital. “I can’t go to the capital of this terrorist,” Zelenskyy said. Instead, he urged Putin to travel to Kyiv if he truly wanted dialogue. Trump Pushes for Direct Negotiations US President Donald Trump has pressed for face-to-face talks between Zelenskyy and Putin. He considered a bilateral or trilateral meeting one of his main goals during his Alaska summit with Putin. Trump later claimed the two leaders would…
Max Verstappen stormed to pole position for the Italian Grand Prix with the fastest lap in Formula One history, edging out McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a thrilling qualifying session at Monza. The Red Bull driver clocked a stunning 1:18.792, averaging 164.46mph, to secure his fifth pole of the season and hand his team a vital boost after a turbulent year. Verstappen, who described last year’s race as “a disaster,” called the result “big” for Red Bull at a track where they have often struggled. Ferrari also showed promise at their home race, with Lewis Hamilton and…
Elon Musk, already the richest man in the world, could become the first trillionaire. Tesla’s board has introduced a new compensation plan designed to secure his commitment to the carmaker as it faces challenges in the electric vehicle market. The deal promises Musk vast stock rewards if Tesla’s market value reaches unprecedented levels. His earlier package was once seen as unrealistic, but Tesla met those targets with surprising ease. Musk’s potential trillion-dollar windfall The new plan could give Musk 423.7 million Tesla shares, worth $143.5 billion today. But he only gets them if Tesla grows far beyond its current valuation.…
Commission Cites Abuse of Market Power European regulators have imposed a €2.95 billion penalty on Google, accusing the tech giant of exploiting its dominance in digital advertising. The Commission concluded that Google unfairly steered business toward its own ad exchange and publishing tools, restricting fair competition and limiting options available to advertisers and publishers. Strict Deadline for Compliance Brussels has ordered Google to present a plan within 60 days to bring its ad-tech services in line with competition rules. Officials cautioned that if the company’s proposals fall short, they may consider more forceful interventions, including breaking up parts of Google’s…
A new ultrasound “helmet” could transform the treatment of neurological conditions by offering a non-invasive alternative to deep brain stimulation (DBS), researchers have found. Developed by teams at Oxford University and University College London, the device uses 256 ultrasound sources inside an MRI scanner to precisely target brain regions as small as a grain of rice. Unlike DBS, which requires implanting electrodes deep in the brain, the helmet delivers mechanical pulses without surgery. In early trials, seven volunteers underwent ultrasound targeting of the lateral geniculate nucleus, a key visual pathway. The system achieved remarkable accuracy, producing measurable and lasting effects…
