Trump, first ex-president ever convicted of a crime, slams New York trial | Donald Trump News

Trump, first ex-president ever convicted of a crime, slams New York trial | Donald Trump News

Donald Trump has ratcheted up his unfounded claims that his New York hush-money trial was a political hit job, a day after becoming the first former president in United States history to be convicted of criminal charges. Speaking at Trump Tower in New York City on Friday morning, Trump delivered…

Why are Gen Z and Millennials ditching their smartphones for dumb phones? | Technology

Why are Gen Z and Millennials ditching their smartphones for dumb phones? | Technology

We’ll explore how some people are ditching their smartphones for old-school dumb phones and embracing low-tech living. Did you know the average user could spend up to 5.5 years of their life on social media? We’re living in a time dominated by smartphones and constant connectivity. But more and more…

US, China defence chiefs hold rare talks on Taiwan, South China Sea | South China Sea News

US, China defence chiefs hold rare talks on Taiwan, South China Sea | South China Sea News

Singapore meeting between Lloyd Austin, Dong Jun marks first substantive face-to-face talks between the two nations in 18 months. The defence chiefs of the United States and China have held rare direct talks in Singapore, offering hope that further military dialogue could help prevent disputes over Taiwan and the South…

OpenAI says it disrupted Chinese, Russian, Israeli influence campaigns | Technology

OpenAI says it disrupted Chinese, Russian, Israeli influence campaigns | Technology

ChatGPT maker says influence operations failed to gain traction or reach large audiences. Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced that it disrupted covert influence campaigns originating from Russia, China, Israel and Iran. The ChatGPT maker said on Thursday that it identified five campaigns involving “deceptive attempts to manipulate public opinion…

Trump Media shares plunge after Donald Trump convicted in hush-money trial | Financial Markets

Trump Media shares plunge after Donald Trump convicted in hush-money trial | Financial Markets

Shares fall as much as 15 percent after former president is found guilty on all 34 counts. Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, Donald Trump’s social media company, have plunged following the former US president’s historic conviction in his hush-money trial. The company’s stock, which trades under the ticker…

With prolonged Gaza war, Israel’s Netanyahu may outlast Biden: Analysts | Israel-Palestine conflict News

With prolonged Gaza war, Israel’s Netanyahu may outlast Biden: Analysts | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Washington, DC – The Israeli army will be fighting in Gaza for the next seven months at least, Israel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said earlier this week. The prediction drew concern over the fate of the Palestinian territory, which is already facing famine, mass displacement and daily Israeli violence that…

Biden’s support among Arab Americans plummets amid Gaza war, new poll shows | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Biden’s support among Arab Americans plummets amid Gaza war, new poll shows | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Washington, DC – Joe Biden’s support among Arab American voters in critical swing states has plummeted during the war in Gaza, a new poll found, in the latest sign that the United States president’s backing of Israel could hurt him in November’s election. The Arab American Institute (AAI) poll released…

US activists worry about ‘losing major asset’ TikTok as potential ban looms | Social Media

US activists worry about ‘losing major asset’ TikTok as potential ban looms | Social Media

Michael Mezzatesta is a climate educator based in Los Angeles, California. For the last two years, he’s used TikTok and Instagram as a means to spread the word about climate marches and real-life ways people can get involved and fight to take on climate change. In September 2023, he helped…