AnMed: Hacker Ransom Posts on Facebook Unverified

According to AnMed, claims made in ransom messages posted to the health system’s Facebook page by suspected hackers on July 29 have not been verified, even as the organization continues to restore network operations following a cyberattack that began on July 26. Facebook Ransom Claims and Ongoing Investigation Suspected hackers posted nearly 100 ransom messages … Read more

Edible Bioplastics: Sustainable Nature-Made Packaging for Animals

Marine worms, starfish, and earthworms possess enzymes capable of breaking down natural polyhydroxyalkanoates, according to a study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen, Germany. This discovery overturns the long-standing scientific assumption that only microorganisms can degrade these natural bioplastics, revealing that animals exploit … Read more

Hungarian MP Revives Last Year’s National Anthem Scandal

Az ügy hátterében egy tavalyi augusztus 20-i produkció áll, amely során az énekesnő a színpadon ülve, cigarettával a kezében énekelte el a Himnusz egy részletét, ami széles körű visszhangot váltott ki a sajtóban és a közösségi médiában. Parlamenti válasz és a szerződések átvilágítása Ruff Bálint helyett Csontos Bence parlamenti államtitkár válaszolt a felvetésekre. Emlékeztette Novák … Read more

Dozens of Countries Condemn Iran’s Death Penalty

According to AFP and official statements released on Thursday, August 13, 2026, a coalition of 32 nations alongside European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has strongly condemned Iran for utilizing the death penalty to silence dissent and execute demonstrators. The joint declaration highlights mounting international pressure regarding Teheran’s recent surge in capital punishment. International … Read more

Military Aid to Ukraine Continues to Decline

Military aid to Ukraine reached 7,2 милиарда евро in June, according to data from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy cited by Agence France-Presse and BTA, driven largely by new European loans. However, long-term funding remains below pre-2025 levels following the suspension of direct U.S. funding, leaving European allies grappling with defense industrial capacity … Read more

Gertrude Street Theatre Opens New Season During Riga Festival

According to the Latvian Ministry of Culture, the independent producing organization Ģertrūdes ielas teātris (ĢIT) along with the association TARBA and representatives Maija Pavlova and Andrejs Jarovojs have been honored with Ministry of Culture Recognition Awards for long-term contributions to the development of contemporary performing arts in Latvia and the strengthening of international cooperation. Operating … Read more

PSG Blocks Suzuki Transfer, Vicario Emerges as Top Target

Juventus is weighing a dual-track strategy in the Italian transfer market, targeting either Parma’s Zion Suzuki or Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario to secure a starting goalkeeper ahead of the upcoming Serie A campaign, according to club reports. With the competitive debut approaching against Frosinone, club management is racing to resolve the vacancy for manager Luciano … Read more

NASA Mars Rover Discovers Unexpected Gemstone

NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered a Martian gemstone identical to the minerals that form rubies and sapphires on Earth, according to a study published in Geophysical Research Letters. Researchers analyzing spectroscopic data from the Jezero Crater identified corundum—a crystalline form of aluminum oxide—containing chromium, which gives the mineral its characteristic red-to-pink coloration. The unexpected find … Read more

Renfe and Repsol Validate HVO Biofuel for Costa Verde Trains

Renfe and Repsol completed an initial operational trial using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to power the Costa Verde Express, according to Renfe. The test run, conducted on a Series 619 locomotive fully drained of conventional diesel and refueled at the El Berrón depot in Asturias with 1,000 liters of Repsol’s ‘Nexa’ renewable HVO-blended diesel, marks … Read more

Lexus LBX Morizo RR Debuts at Beat the Blue

The high-performance Lexus LBX Morizo RR pairs the turbocharged 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine and all-wheel-drive system of Toyota’s GR Yaris rally car with a compact crossover body, priced from about $84,000 drive-away in Australia, according to local vehicle testing and pricing data. Performance Specs and Rally Roots of the Lexus LBX Morizo RR Toyota’s rally engineering … Read more