Marketing in the Metaverse: How Brands Will Compete for Attention in 2026
The way brands reach and hold attention is really important. By 2026, traditional marketing tactics such as banners, static social content, and even video, are no longer enough to stand out in a world driven by immersive digital experiences. Instead, marketers are adapting to virtual ecosystems where presence, interaction, andContinue Reading
Azerbaijan’s military parade marks new chapter in South Caucasus
Azerbaijan celebrated the anniversary of reclaiming control of Karabakh, marking a historic moment for the country and the entire region by closing the tragic chapter of decades of bloody conflict and starting a new chapter of peace.Continue Reading
Vatican investigates Swiss Guard after claims of antisemitism in St Peter’s Square
Founded in 1506, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is the world’s oldest standing military corps and is charged with protecting the Pope.Continue Reading
Why Putin Is Losing The War In Ukraine That He Thinks He Is Winning
OPINION — The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in January 2022 is now approaching its fourth year. The cost for Ukraine has been very high, but the cost for Russia has been astronomical. Russian forces have been pushed back nearly to the territory they controlled at the end ofContinue Reading
The Brave New World of Drone Swarms
DEEP DIVE – A drone weapon heads behind enemy lines, on a mission to kill troops and destroy equipment. To its left and right are a dozen other armed drones, and as the mission unfolds they compare notes – on enemy positions, the success or failure of their strikes, andContinue Reading
The EPA Is in Chaos
“We learn who is furloughed when we send an email to someone and get the out-of-office message,” one employee tells WIRED.Continue Reading
Ukrainians laughed at Russia’s DIY anti-drone tanks. Now they copy them.
Adding thousands of metal “hairs” to a tank helps to protect the tank from first-person-view drones The Russians first fielded these hairy “hedgehog” tanks this fall Now the Ukrainians are building their own hedgehogs, hoping to reduce the impact of Russian FPVs In their never-ending effort to protect armored vehiclesContinue Reading
London orders PrivatBank oligarchs to pay Ukraine $3bn for largest bank fraud in country’s history
London’s High Court finalized a ruling requiring oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky and his partner Hennadii Boholiubov to pay PrivatBank over $3 billion in compensation and legal costs. The 10 November ruling marks the culmination of an eight-year legal battle that began when Ukraine nationalized the country’s largest bank in December 2016Continue Reading
Chuck Schumer Doesn’t Know What Time It Is
After forty days. Forty days of the longest government shutdown in American history. Forty days of Democrats saying this is the line—healthcare for twenty-two million Americans. Forty days of holding firm while Republicans bet Democrats would break first. Chuck Schumer just taught Traitor 47 that hostage-taking works. Not because he had to. Because theContinue Reading
How Cabin Crew Rest & Sleep On Ultra-Long-Haul Journeys
With airlines introducing longer routes and aircraft that can travel farther than ever before, layovers could be a thing of the past for some passengers. The ultra-long-haul flight can mean flying for 20+ hours or more, whereas the maximum long-haul flight was around 14 hours. With this prospect in mind,Continue Reading
Ice Cream Promise: Delta Air Lines Pilot Goes Viral After Reassuring Nervous Flyers Amid Delays
Following the unprecedented steps to shave 10% of all scheduled flights across 40 of America’s busiest airports, it is understandable that some travelers may be apprehensive about taking their next flight. Delta Air Lines took a personal approach to the situation, with a pre-departure annoucement from a Delta pilot goingContinue Reading
MDI Science Cafe with Elisabeth Marnik and Melanie Trecek-King
From MDI: “MDI Bio Lab Science Education & Outreach Coordinator Dr. Elisabeth Marnik and Melanie Trecek-King, Associate Professor of Biology at Massasoit Community College and Creator/Founder at Thinking is Power, come together to explore practical strategies for helping kids, parents, and educators resist pseudoscience in digital spaces and educational settings. This conversationContinue Reading
Refugee camps set to be uninhabitable by 2050 as extreme weather worsens
At least 117 million people have been displaced by war, violence and persecution, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Monday, while highlighting how much their plight is tied to the growing climate crisis.Continue Reading