Author: Amanda Martinez

Google has warned that forcing it to sell Chrome would hurt consumers and business, opposing the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) reported proposal. In light of Judge Amit Mehta August’s decision on Google Chrome’s sale and accusation that it has an online search monopoly, the DOJ plans to submit this proposal to a judge on Wednesday. Google executive Lee-Anne Mulholland labeled the DOJ’S approach as “radical” and far beyond the core legal issues of the case. Reports indicate that the DOJ also wants Google to implement new policies regarding data use, Android, and artificial intelligence. Mulholland argued that government interference…

Due to the Georgian election protest against the Dream party, police arrested 16 people. At a camp in the heart of Tbilisi, protestors and police clashed on Tuesday. The protests broke out after the October 26 parliamentary election, which gave the Georgian Dream party a fourth term in power. President Salome Zurabishvili’s representative stated that the pro-Western party has contested the election results due to the universality violation and vote secrecy. The opposition leaders, who represent three of the four parties that won seats in the election, have called daily Georgian election protests. Their goal is to prevent the new…

Over 40,00 people marched to the parliament on Tuesday in a major protest against a New Zealand bill that would reinterpret the Treaty of Waitangi. The protest marked the end of a nine-day hīkoi, a nonviolent protest that gained national support. This was one of the biggest hīkoi in New Zealand, with participants marching through the streets of Wellington while carrying Māori flags. A junior member of the Act political party introduced the proposed Treaty Principles bill, which aims to reconsider treaty principles. Act Party Leader David Seymour stated that rather than promoting togetherness, the treaty’s changing interpretation had widened…

Bangladeshi authorities have accused several former high-ranking government officials of  “enabling massacres” in the wake of a massive revolt in August during Sheikh Hasina´s regime. The special tribunal handling the case has given investigators a month to finish their investigation into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina´s trial.  Authorities have arrested thirteen suspects, including a judge, an ex-government secretary, and eleven former ministers, on suspicion of taking part in a deadly police crackdown. According to chief prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam, the defendants reportedly ordered security officers to shoot on sight, plotted and incited unrest, and blocked measures to avert mass executions. …

Following the discovery of six Meitei community members’ bodies, including women and children, Manipur’s government increased security. According to Meitei groups, the victims were kidnapped and killed by Kuki armed gangs. Police have yet to confirm the allegations; this tragedy led to a surge of new violent demonstrations throughout the northeastern state. The ongoing Manipur ethnic conflict has claimed 200 lives. Since the violence broke out in May 2023, the Meiteis and Kukis war has caused the displacement of many people. Authorities in the Meitei-dominated Imphal Valley implemented a curfew and internet service restrictions in response to the rising tensions.…

The yearly months-long darkness in Utqiagvik, Alaska, the northernmost town in the United States, is about to begin. The sun will set on November 18 at precisely 1:27 p.m. local time and stay below the horizon until January 22, 2025, marking the beginning of Utqiagvik polar nights. Daylight will only last 48 minutes when it rises at 1:15 p.m. This polar night phenomenon occurs because Utqiagvik is located roughly 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle at 71.17 degrees North latitude. This town, formerly known as Barrow, has a population of approximately 5,000 residents who endure frigid conditions during the…

The highly anticipated bout ended as Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson, leaving fans divided over the impact on boxing history. Paul, a 27-year-old YouTuber, won against a 58-year-old two-time heavyweight champion, Tyson. The fight did not live up to the hype despite competing in front of 70,000 fans in Texas and millions more watching on Netflix. Tyson was not as formidable as he was in his prime over 20 years ago at his last professional fight.  Paul’s youth and strategy to keep Tyson at bay gave him an advantage in the match. He outmaneuvered Tyson, who had trouble keeping up…

Under Donald Trump’s leadership as US president, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky expressed confidence that the Ukrainian war with Russia would end. Zelensky called Trump after he won the election and had a constructive exchange. He said he heard nothing against Ukraine’s position but did not reveal whether Trump made any demands on talks with Russia. Trump has made it clear that cutting back on US military aid to Ukraine and ending the war are his primary goals. In response to Russia’s invasion, the US House of Representatives authorized $61 billion in military assistance to Ukraine this year. According to the…

Sri Lanka’s new leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and his left-leaning National People’s Party (NPP) coalition have secured a massive victory in snap parliamentary elections. According to official results, the NPP secured a two-thirds majority in the 225-member parliament with 159 seats. This majority was necessary for Dissanayake, elected in September, to carry out his pledges to combat corruption and bring stability following the dire economic situation.  Voters were worried about shortages, inflation, and the high cost of living. Experts predicted that the NPP would do well, but it was unclear by what percentage, and it was important to see if…

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul´s fight will occur on Friday, November 15th, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event will only be available on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET. Both boxers met on Thursday for a weigh-in for the said square-off. Videos on the internet show Mike Tyson smacking Jake Paul during the weigh-in, and tensions between the two fighters erupted. Tom Patti, a lifelong friend of Tyson´s, claimed that Paul stepped on Tyson´s foot, which led to his reaction. The footage also shows Paul briefly stepping on his right foot before Tyson hit him across the face, forcing…

New Zealand’s parliament Paused when MPs performed Haka to demonstrate their strong opposition to a bill that would revise the Treaty of Waitangi interpretation. Opposition MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the traditional dance after being questioned about her party’s position on the controversial bill. The Treaty of Waitangi came into being in 1840 when the British and majority Māori tribes signed an agreement. This Treaty was contentious because officials wrote it in English and Māori, exclusively spoken before colonization. Both versions contain significant variations regarding matters like property ownership. A peaceful Māori rights march or hīkoi has attracted thousands to Wellington.…

The UK-based consumer advocacy group Which? is suing Apple, claiming that the tech giant has essentially forced 40 million British users to pay outrageous fees for its iCloud service. If the Apple iCloud lawsuit is successful, it may lead to £3bn payment. This will further lead to individual customers possibly receiving 70£ in compensation.  Which? contends that Apple’s iCloud policies are anti-competitive, restricting consumer options and raising prices. However, Apple has rejected the allegations, stating that using iCloud is optional and that customers can access various third-party apps. The company claims its policies aim to make data transfer as seamless…