Duolingo Is Launching a New Chess Course
Duolingo, the app known for helping people learn languages, is now adding something new: chess!
Bijay Pokharel,
April 22, 2025
1 min read
DHL Suspends High-Value Shipments to U.S. Amid Tariff Changes and Customs Surge
International shipping giant DHL has announced a temporary suspension of package deliveries to U.S. consumers for shipments valued over $800, citing a dramatic rise in formal customs clearance requirements.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 22, 2025
1 min read
San Fernando Valley Man Charged in Child Exploitation Tied to Extremist Group ‘764’
A California man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he targeted children for sexual exploitation online as part of his role in an online violent network that seeks to accelerate social unrest and the downfall of the current world order.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 4, 2025
2 min read
Can AI Reverse the Ghibli Effect and Bring Back the Original Image?
Unfortunately, no. The Ghibli effect alters images too much for AI to fully restore them—current tools can only make educated guesses.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 4, 2025
4 min read
US Tariffs on Imported Cars to Weigh Heavily on South Korean Carmakers
Analysts said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's recent announcement to levy 25 percent tariffs on all imported vehicles next month is expected to deal a heavy blow to South Korean carmakers, which largely depend on shipments to the United States.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 27, 2025
3 min read
Irish and Spanish Police Dismantle Major Criminal Network in Joint Operation
This week, Irish and Spanish law enforcement authorities dismantled one of Ireland’s high-risk criminal networks.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 26, 2025
1 min read
TechCrunch Gets a New Owner Again—This Time, It’s Regent
TechCrunch has changed hands once more. Yahoo has sold the popular tech news site to private equity firm Regent for an undisclosed amount, according to an announcement on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 22, 2025
1 min read
Researchers Make Crucial Advances in Search for Dark Matter
A team of scientists has made advances in the search for dark matter, observing galaxies using new spectrographic technology and the Magellan Clay Telescope.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 2, 2025
2 min read
Global Crackdown on AI-Generated Child Abuse Material Leads to 25 Arrests
Law enforcement agencies from 19 countries, with support from Europol, have arrested 25 individuals in a major operation targeting AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The suspects were involved in a criminal network that distributed entirely AI-created images of minors.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
3 min read
DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million for Withholding Tips from Delivery Workers
DoorDash has agreed to pay $16.8 million to thousands of delivery workers in New York after being accused of misusing customer tips.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 28, 2025
2 min read
Risk of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hitting Earth, Moon Low: Scientists
The risk of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth and Moon in December 2032 is relatively low, said scientists on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 24, 2025
3 min read
Delta Flight 4819 Crashes at Toronto Airport, No Fatalities
Delta Airlines flight 4819 from Minneapolis, Minnesota, crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, according to USA Today.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2025
1 min read
Trump Administration Releases Russian Cybercriminal in Prisoner Swap
The Trump administration has agreed to release Russian cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik as part of a prisoner exchange, securing the return of American schoolteacher Marc Fogel from a Russian prison.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 13, 2025
1 min read
Squid Game Season 3 Set to Premiere on June 27, 2025
Netflix has officially announced the release date for the highly anticipated third season of Squid Game, dropping on June 27, 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 30, 2025
1 min read
Ann Altman Files Lawsuit Against Brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Alleging Childhood Sexual Abuse
Ann Altman has filed a lawsuit against her brother, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, accusing him of sexually abusing her throughout her childhood over nearly ten years.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 8, 2025
2 min read
Tesla Cybertruck Explosion Near Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Leaves One Dead and Sparks Investigation
On New Year’s Day, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, resulting in one fatality and seven minor injuries, according to Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2025
3 min read
Squid Game Season 2 Shatters Netflix Records as Most-Watched Premiere Ever
The streaming giant said the new season garnered 68 million views in its first week and topped charts in 92 countries worldwide.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 1, 2025
1 min read
Squid Game Season 2: Fans Share Mixed Reviews on the Much-Awaited Sequel
While some fans applaud the series for maintaining its intensity and thought-provoking themes, others feel it falls short of the sky-high expectations set by the first season.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2024
2 min read
American Airlines Grounds Flights Nationwide on Christmas Eve Due to Technical Glitch
American Airlines temporarily halted all flights across the United States citing unspecified technical problems.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 25, 2024
1 min read
Huge Drug Bust: 5.8 Tonnes of Cocaine Seized, 32 Arrested
In a massive international operation, authorities in Colombia, Spain, and Belgium, supported by Europol, have dismantled a major drug cartel smuggling cocaine into Europe.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 3, 2024
1 min read





