Penélope Cruz stuns in white at the Oscars, a Mel Gibson film gets panned, and "Soviet Jeans" offers dark comedy. Plus, a philosopher explores the power of heartbreak. Read more...

This week in tech: Alibaba unveils an AI model to rival DeepSeek, DeepSeek enhances DuckDB with distributed computing, and we explore tools like Tmux and Scholium. Read more...

This week in tech: we explore the iPhone 16e's compromises, Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+, and the revival of guitar controllers from CRKD and Gibson. Get the latest insights and analysis. Read more...

'Hamilton' cancels its Kennedy Center performances, citing Trump's influence. Plus, Mel Gibson's controversial career revival and Melania Trump's White House style. Read more...

Hradec Králové sees a spike in crime as police investigate a double murder involving a teenager and a rape and extortion case involving a 61-year-old. Both cases raise serious questions. Read more...

Apple expands training in Azerbaijan with C4IR partnership. Plus, updates on Apple stock holdings and a scandal involving Apple Cider Vinegar and Belle Gibson. Read more...

From Xiaomi's modular phone concept to Pixel 9a's camera leaks and Retroid's Game Boy-inspired handheld with a stunning display, the tech world is buzzing with innovation. Read more...

Pamela Anderson shines in Vegas, the martini gets a modern makeover, and a Finnish opera explores the depths of trauma. Plus, test your knowledge with the Thursday quiz! Read more...

Hradec Králové sees a spike in violent crime as police investigate a double murder by a teenager and the rape and extortion of a young man by an older suspect. Firearms seized during the investigation. Read more...

Despite past controversies involving allegations of misogyny, antisemitism, and denialism, Mel Gibson continues to work in Hollywood, premiering a new film after being chosen by Trump as his ambassador in Hollywood. Read more...