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When Netflix announced in early December that it was acquiring a substantial portion of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), it triggered one of the biggest debates in the film industry in recent years. For some, it's a victory for streaming over traditional cinema, for others, the beginning of the end of the Hollywood studio system. There are voices t...
The Italian seaside town of Vallecrosia, on the Ligurian Riviera, is considering changing its official name to Vallecrosia al Mare ("Vallecrosia by the Sea"). According to the town hall, the reason for this is to convince internet search engines that the village is indeed by the sea - because the 'valle' part of its name often causes algorithms ...
The Italian seaside town of Vallecrosia, on the Ligurian Riviera, is considering changing its official name to Vallecrosia al Mare ("Vallecrosia by the Sea"). According to the town hall, the reason for this is to convince internet search engines that the village is indeed by the sea - because the 'valle' part of its name often causes algorithms ...
In recent months, a case has emerged that shows how easy it is to abuse the credential verification system at banks. One businessman lost almost CZK 2.5 million from his company account - twice in one month. In doing so, the perpetrators used fake powers of attorney and obtained the right to manipulate the account at the bank branch without info...
The US state of Maine has pioneered a completely new approach to prisons. It is the first in the US to allow prisoners to work and study remotely - from a cell in a closed facility, but with full access to modern technology. And the results are stunning. While most American states rely on strict regimes, isolation and minimal contact with the...
Europe has taken a bold step to catch up in the space race. On October 7, 2025, in Rome, the Space Smart Factory — the largest satellite manufacturing facility in Europe — was inaugurated. The plant is intended to compete with the United States and China in producing satellites at scale. Built by Thales Alenia Space in partnership with the Ital...
One of France’s most shocking corporate scandals has come to symbolize the devastating human cost of toxic management and ruthless restructuring. Didier Lombard, the former CEO of France Télécom, was sentenced to prisonalongside two other senior executives for creating a work environment so toxic that it drove dozens of employees to despair — an...
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been transforming nearly every industry — from writing and visual arts to music production. But alongside innovation comes exploitation. A shocking new case from the United States reveals how AI can also become a powerful tool for fraud. Michael Smith, a 52-year-old from Cornelius, North Carolina...
The United Kingdom has witnessed one of the largest cryptocurrency-related crackdowns in history. Chinese citizen Zhimin Qian, also known as Zhang Yadi, was charged with large-scale money laundering and handling of digital assets tied to a massive investment fraud scheme. During the investigation, British police seized more than 61,000 bitcoins...
