The European Commission is charging ahead with a new quantum strategy — but behind the scenes, officials are racing against a ticking digital time bomb. Quantum computing isn’t just a...
Author: Noah Mark
BBC Quietly Pulls ‘The Children Act’ Despite Rave Reviews for Emma Thompson’s ‘Off-the-Scale’ Performance
Emma Thompson’s critically praised 2017 drama The Children Act is vanishing from BBC iPlayer in a matter of days, leaving fans puzzled and frustrated. The removal comes amid fresh acclaim...
Microsoft Slashes 9,000 Jobs in Sweeping Reorganization as Xbox, Sales Units Bear the Brunt
Second mass layoff in months marks biggest workforce cut since pandemic-era tech resets Microsoft is laying off around 9,000 employees—about 4% of its global workforce—in one of its most significant...
Germany’s Biggest Bank Network Is Bringing Crypto to 50 Million Customers—And It’s Not Chasing Hype
Sparkassen’s DekaBank-Led Crypto Rollout Could Redefine Retail Finance Across Europe Germany’s largest banking group is flipping the crypto script. Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, the sprawling network behind over 50 million retail customers, has...
Archery Twins of Gloucester Aim for Olympic Glory as Global Spotlight Finds Them
They started out just trying something new at school. Now they’re eyeing gold, not just medals, but memories too—together. They’re 14. They’re identical. And they’ve shattered 13 national records in...
Modi’s Europe Trip Puts India’s Fintech and Tech Diplomacy on Fast Track
Cyprus and Croatia roll out red carpet for Indian digital power push India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi just wrapped up a whirlwind diplomatic swing through Cyprus and Croatia, and while...
Battle of Britain: The Forgotten Masterpiece of War Cinema Gets Newfound Praise
WWII film with Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier hailed as ‘most underrated’ for its gripping realism and unforgettable aerial scenes It came out in 1969 with a cast that most...
Gretchen Walsh Lifts Honda Cup, Becomes 2025’s Top Collegiate Woman Athlete
Virginia’s swimming phenom Gretchen Walsh has officially joined the pantheon of all-time greats after being named the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. The announcement came Monday night in New...
UK Growth Hits 0.7% But Savings Slump Raises Red Flags for Households
Trade pact with US kicks in as MPs question value of Lifetime ISAs for vulnerable savers The UK economy posted a 0.7% growth in the first quarter of 2025—its strongest...
South Korea Hits Pause on CBDC Trials as Stablecoins Win Political Favor
The Bank of Korea has suspended key central bank digital currency testing just months after launching it, raising questions about the country’s shifting digital finance strategy. South Korea’s central bank...