In today’s society, educational institutions are often seen as microcosms of the world we live in. They are places where divisions run deep, misinformation is rampant, and racism continues to rear its ugly head. This is the central theme of the official German Oscar entry for Best International Feature, a gripping thriller that takes place
“It was an all-consuming fear that I would just stop breathing in my sleep, but still, all I wanted was to take more.” These are the words of Rory Maslen (they/them), a 21-year-old student from Leeds, who fell victim to the devastating grip of prescription drug addiction. Sitting in their university flat, Rory recounts the
The recent indefinite suspension of Draymond Green, the forward for the Golden State Warriors, has raised concerns among fans and analysts alike. However, the Warriors’ general manager, Mike Dunleavy Jr., has expressed the team’s commitment to Green’s long-term development. The decision to not impose a specific duration for the suspension was made in order to
The highly anticipated live-action feature, The Age of Legends, is set to take audiences on a captivating journey into the rich and mysterious origins of Robert Jordan’s bestselling book series, The Wheel of Time. Directed by BAFTA winner and Emmy nominee Kari Skogland, this film is the first installment in a planned trilogy that delves
The use of sterile gloves in wound treatment has long been considered a standard practice to prevent infections. However, a recent meta-analysis of randomized trials challenges this belief. The analysis, conducted by Dr. Loai Albarqouni and his colleagues at Bond University in Australia, reveals that using nonsterile gloves may be just as effective in preventing
Clayton Kershaw, the veteran pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, finds himself at a crossroads in his career. While recovering from shoulder surgery, he openly admits that he has not yet made a decision regarding whether or not he will re-sign with the Dodgers. In an interview with AM 570 LA Sports, Kershaw revealed that
General Motors’ Cruise, the robotaxi startup, has announced that it will lay off 900 employees, accounting for 24% of its workforce. These layoffs primarily affect commercial operations and related corporate functions, marking the latest upheaval for the company. This decision comes just one day after Cruise dismissed nine “key leaders” due to their response to
In a bid to compete with rival chips from Nvidia and AMD that power large and energy-intensive AI models, Intel has unveiled its latest computer chips, including Gaudi3. This new chip, set to launch next year, is specifically designed for generative AI software. With Nvidia currently dominating the market with its GPUs that power prominent
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 5.25%, signaling that monetary policy will remain restrictive for an extended period of time. Despite falling headline inflation and slower wage growth, the central bank is cautious about the persistence of inflationary pressures in the UK economy.
European heads of state are gathering for a crucial two-day summit with Ukraine at the top of the agenda. However, despite the urgency of the situation, internal divisions threaten to hinder any significant action towards Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s worldwide efforts to seek aid in the fight against Russia’s invasion have highlighted the need for