A NeXT Cube used by Steve Jobs during its 1988 debut is heading to auction via Sotheby’s with a starting price of $80,000. The computer, owned by former NeXT technical director Gregor Bailar, is the specific unit involved in a recorded “hot-mic” moment where Jobs panicked over a boot-up delay during the product’s first public … Read more
Bahrain has formally accused Iran of utilizing threats against global maritime chokepoints as a tool for political blackmail, prompting an urgent appeal to the United Nations Security Council for intervention. During a recent session, Bahraini UN ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei argued that Iranian-backed instability directly threatens the freedom of navigation in corridors essential to the … Read more
Frankie Dettori is recovering in hospital after being involved in a road traffic collision in Newmarket, Suffolk, on July 1. The 55-year-old sustained broken ribs and a broken thumb when his car was struck by another vehicle, causing it to flip, according to a statement from his representatives, H Talent Management. Police confirmed the incident … Read more
Denmark, Greece, France, Latvia, and the United Kingdom have warned businesses against seeking contracts for Israel’s E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The E5 group, a coalition of five nations on the UN Security Council, called the development a “deliberate and direct attack” on the viability of a sovereign Palestinian state, warning it … Read more
Intensive care physician Dr. Huang Xuan warns that “iron fist” discipline—using high pressure, fear, or physical violence—can cause permanent neurological damage in children. According to Dr. Huang, chronic stress from such methods reduces prefrontal cortex volume and overactivates the amygdala, leading to lifelong issues with impulse control and emotional regulation. The debate over disciplinary methods … Read more
Orbitworks, an Abu Dhabi-based satellite manufacturer, will ship its Altair satellite to California this autumn to begin a journey into a 500km orbit. Led by Dr. Hamdullah Mohib, the company aims to transition the UAE from a space technology importer to an exporter by providing high-frequency Earth observation data processed by on-board AI. How is … Read more
Boris Becker is rebuilding his personal and professional life following his release from prison, relying on a strict internal vetting system to manage his relationships and finances. According to Becker, he has lost approximately 90 to 95 percent of his former social circle, shifting his focus toward transparency with his partner, Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, … Read more
The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts issued a 36-month protection order for an infant named Danny, placing him under the care of the Social Welfare Department. This ruling followed a multidisciplinary assessment that concluded the boy’s parents, Tsang and Kwan, had neglected the child by failing to provide standard newborn medical checkups and vaccinations. Why did … Read more
Hong Kong police arrested a 29-year-old woman, identified by local media as adult video actress Erena So Hoi-lam, on Thursday in Sham Shui Po on suspicion of promoting or facilitating illegal bookmaking. According to the Kowloon West Regional Crime Unit, the arrest follows an investigation into offshore gambling syndicates recruiting online influencers to market unauthorized … Read more
Modern gut health trends are shifting away from quick-fix supplements toward sustainable, long-term dietary habits. Medical professionals warn that reliance on probiotics and off-label weight loss medications like GLP-1 agonists often overlooks the necessity of a diverse, naturally nurtured microbiome. True digestive health requires time and consistency rather than pharmaceutical shortcuts or additive-heavy health products. … Read more