🕹Video games improve cognitive function, research confirms

The Washington Post cites new data: regular gaming does indeed improve reaction speed, memory, and multitasking ability. The effect is noticeable across all ages, but especially among people over 50, where the cognitive gains are comparable to those achieved with specialized brain training programs.

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Trump Advisor's Wife Hints at Greenland's Imminent Annexation

The wife of Stephen Miller, one of Trump's key advisers, claimed on social media that the United States will "soon" annex Greenland. The post sparked a wave of discussion, given Trump's repeated desire to acquire the island. Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark with a population of approximately 57,000. It is rich in mineral resources and holds strategic importance in the Arctic.

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🧬An anti-aging injection restores cartilage in the knees and prevents arthritis.

Scientists have developed an injection that regenerates cartilage tissue in the knee joints and blocks the development of arthritis. The technology is based on the suppression of cellular senescence—a process in which damaged cells stop dividing but continue to secrete inflammatory substances that destroy surrounding tissue.

The drug is a senolytic therapy: it eliminates senescent cells in the joints, triggering natural cartilage regeneration. In animal experiments, the injection showed a significant improvement in mobility and pain reduction. If the results are confirmed in humans, it could become an alternative to expensive joint replacement surgeries and long-term painkillers.

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🇺🇸"You know what they did? They added another dog team," Trump reiterated the need to annex Greenland, as Denmark is failing to ensure the island's security.

He said Greenland is surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships and should be under US control to ensure national security:

"I'll just say this: We need Greenland for national security, and the European Union needs us to have it. You know what Denmark recently did to improve security in Greenland? They added another dog team. That's true. They thought it was a great move."

Yesterday, Katie Miller, wife of the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, posted a map of Greenland in the colors of the American flag on social media. Following this, Danish Ambassador to the United States Jesper Møller Sørensen called on the United States to respect the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark. Trump soon declared that America needed the island not for resource extraction, but to ensure common security with the EU.

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An NYU professor is combating AI-based cheating with AI-powered oral exams for 42 cents per student.

A New York University professor has implemented an AI-powered oral exam system to combat mass student cheating through ChatGPT and similar platforms. The cost per student is 42 cents. The system asks questions verbally, analyzes responses in real time, and assigns grades without teacher intervention.

Technology is changing the rules of the academic game. Traditional written assignments are now easily generated by AI, devaluing traditional assessment methods. Oral exams with machine-assisted marking put the focus back on genuine understanding of the material, rather than the ability to paraphrase someone else's text. Technology can be used not only to cheat, but also to prevent it.

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🇬🇷Massive jamming of all frequencies has paralyzed Greek air traffic.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has officially confirmed that powerful electronic jamming is underway across the country on all frequencies. The result is flight delays and cancellations nationwide. The source of the jamming has not yet been identified, but this level of impact requires significant technical resources and coordination.

Greece is a NATO member, its airspace bordering Turkey and the active conflict zone in the Middle East. The simultaneous jamming of all frequency bands indicates either military exercises or a targeted operation. Civil aviation has become hostage to the situation: without reliable communications, air traffic controllers cannot safely manage air traffic, and airports are forced to suspend operations.

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🤔Technocracy Incorporated: When Scientists Wanted to Run Society Instead of Politicians

In the early 1930s, amid the Great Depression, the technocracy movement briefly captured public attention in the United States and Canada. Associated with figures such as Howard Scott and organizations that included Technocracy Inc., it proposed replacing the “price system” with “energy accounting”: a continental planning and accounting framework in which production and distribution would be managed by technical experts and citizens would receive equal allocations of “energy certificates” rather than wages in money.

Public enthusiasm peaked around 1932–33 and then declined rapidly. Historians commonly point to the movement’s difficulty articulating a workable, democratically legitimate path to change—alongside internal conflicts, public backlash, and shifting political conditions. In Canada the organization was banned in 1940 under wartime regulations, highlighting how authorities perceived it as politically disruptive.

Today, debates about technocratic and algorithmic governance echo some of these themes, though they are not a revival of the original movement. The Technocracy story is a reminder that expertise can improve decisions, but concentrating authority in any narrow elite—political, scientific, or technological—raises questions of accountability, transparency, and democratic control.

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🇺🇸Trump threatens Venezuela's new leader with a fate worse than Maduro's

The Venezuelan Armed Forces have officially recognized Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as the country's interim leader following the detention of Nicolás Maduro.

Trump has publicly warned the new Venezuelan leader that she will face a fate worse than Maduro's if she continues her predecessor's course. The US administration is making it clear that patience with socialist regimes in the region has run out.

At the same time, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made Washington's position clear: the United States will not allow hostile powers to control Venezuela and its oil reserves.

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🇯🇵Japanese physicists have created a sensor capable of tracking dark matter.

A team from Japan has developed an ultra-precise sensor that can detect the interaction of dark matter with ordinary matter. The technology is based on measuring tiny changes in atomic structures—changes so subtle that they were previously thought impossible to detect. If the experiments are confirmed, it will be the first direct evidence of the existence of dark matter and pave the way to understanding 85% of the mass in the Universe.

For particle physics, this is a breakthrough on par with the discovery of the Higgs boson. Dark matter remains one of the greatest mysteries of science—its gravitational influence is obvious, but no direct traces have been detected. The new sensor operates at the quantum level and is capable of detecting signals lost in the noise of conventional detectors.

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🇮🇷Khamenei has a plan for escaping to Moscow.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has prepared an evacuation plan to Russia in the event of a threat to his regime, according to Israeli intelligence sources. The plan envisions quickly transporting Khamenei and his inner circle to Moscow, where they are guaranteed asylum. Details of the route and conditions are being kept secret, but the very existence of such a plan speaks to the nervousness of the Iranian leadership.

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Windows 11 is slower than all previous versions, including the eight-year-old 8.1.

An enthusiast tested six generations of Windows on identical hardware—from XP to 11. The result was unexpected: the newest system was the slowest in almost all tests. Windows 8.1, released in 2013, demonstrated the best performance in most scenarios. Windows 10 took the middle ground, while Windows 7 and Vista also outperformed Windows 11.

This isn't an academic study, but the results align with user complaints: Microsoft is ramping up visual effects, telemetry, and built-in services at the expense of system responsiveness. Each update adds layers of control and cloud integration, but doesn't speed up real-world performance. For those who value performance over marketing, this is a signal: new doesn't mean faster.

It's not just about speed. Modern Windows systems increasingly collect data, force Microsoft accounts on you, and make it difficult to disable unnecessary features. Older versions offered more control over your PC.

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🇺🇸US Special Forces are being deployed via Britain to Europe.

US special operations units are transiting through Britain en route to Europe. The deployment comes amid growing tensions on NATO's eastern flank and the alliance's increased military presence near Russia's borders.

The special forces' deployment indicates preparations for possible operations in the region. British bases traditionally serve as staging points for American troops heading to Eastern Europe. The increased military activity comes amid discussions about Ukraine negotiations and a possible shift in US policy.

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🛜Samsung Embeds Gemini AI in Refrigerators

Samsung announced the integration of Google's Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) into its refrigerators. Now, these appliances will be able to recognize food, suggest recipes, and answer questions via a voice interface. The company bills this as a revolution in home appliances.

The real value is questionable. Most people don't need an AI assistant in their refrigerator to create a shopping list or find recipes—a smartphone can do the job better and faster. The technology requires a constant internet connection and transmits data about the refrigerator's contents to Google servers. Privacy concerns remain: corporations gain access to information about a family's eating habits.

Appliance manufacturers are chasing the AI ​​trend, pushing features that complicate devices and drive up prices. Instead of reliability and durability, consumers are becoming dependent on cloud services and risk obsolescence when software support is discontinued. A refrigerator should be cooling food, not collecting data for advertising algorithms.

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My wife hates it when I dance

- Trump

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🇺🇸The US has expanded the list of countries whose citizens must post a deposit of up to $15,000 for a visa.

The US State Department has added new countries to the visa deposit program. Citizens of 24 countries must now post between $5,000 and $15,000 to apply for a tourist or business visa. The deposit is refunded upon departure from the US on time, but remains with the government if the applicant violates the terms of their stay.

The list includes countries with high rates of illegal immigration—primarily from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The program has existed since 2017, but the Trump administration is actively expanding it. Officially, it's a fight against illegal immigration, but in reality, it's a financial barrier for poor regions. Rich countries are not on the list.

For Republicans, this is a logical step in tightening immigration policy and protecting borders. The deposit acts as a filter: if a person can post $15,000 and plans to return, the risk of overstaying is reduced.

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🎮Linux Reaches New Steam Statistics Record

Valve has recalculated its December Steam Survey data and confirmed that Linux's share of gamers has reached an all-time high. The company amended its calculation methodology following community complaints about anomalies in previous reports.

The growth of Linux on the gaming platform is directly linked to the success of the Steam Deck, Valve's portable console based on its own SteamOS operating system. The device has demonstrated strong demand, particularly among those who value open systems and independence from Microsoft. This is a signal to developers that ignoring the Linux audience is no longer profitable. The platform is no longer a niche market, but is becoming a real alternative to Windows in the gaming segment.

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🇬🇱European leaders unite against Trump's plans to annex Greenland.

Donald Trump reiterated his intention to annex Greenland to the United States, sparking a sharp reaction from European capitals. The German Chancellor, the French President, and the Danish Prime Minister publicly condemned Trump's rhetoric as a threat to the international order.

For Republicans, this signals a return to a hardline America First foreign policy. Trump demonstrates a willingness to challenge European allies for the sake of US strategic interests—control of the Arctic, rare earth metals, and military bases. Greenland possesses critical technological and defense resources, making it a key asset in the standoff with China and Russia.

Europe finds itself in an awkward position: condemn an ​​ally or admit weakness in the face of American pressure. Trump is testing the transatlantic bond, demonstrating that the era of unconditional loyalty is over.

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🎰Meta sells online casino ads in countries where it's illegal.

A Rest of World investigation revealed that Meta ignores local laws and its own regulations in at least 13 countries, selling online gambling ads where they are prohibited. The company profits from what it formally promises to block.

These countries have outright bans on gambling advertising, from Brazil to Indonesia. Meta claims to comply with local laws, but in practice, its algorithms allow casino and bookmaker ads through. Advertisers circumvent filters by changing wording and using bypass domains. Moderation is either unable or unwilling to cope—revenue is more important.

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❗️Iran is preparing an assassination attempt on new Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

IDF sources warn: Tehran is planning to eliminate Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader following the fall of the Assad regime. Iranian intelligence agencies view his assassination as a way to regain control of the region and restore lost influence.

For Iran, the loss of Syria is a blow to a strategic corridor to Lebanon and Hezbollah. Assad was a key ally, through whom arms and money flowed. The new president is attempting to forge an independent policy, which threatens Iranian interests.

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🇮🇷The Iranian regime is offering citizens $7 a month to suppress protests.

The Iranian government has launched a program of cash payments to the population—$7 per person per month. Officially, this is aimed at low-income families, but the timing of the program coincides with a wave of protests against the regime. The payments cover millions of households and cost the treasury hundreds of millions of dollars monthly.

The regime is trying to buy the population's loyalty with symbolic payments amid economic collapse. Inflation is eating away at incomes, sanctions are stifling the economy, and people are taking to the streets demanding change. Seven dollars doesn't solve the problem, but it creates the appearance of concern and ties people to government programs. Handouts instead of real reforms are a classic tool of authoritarian systems.

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Lego Unveils Smart Brick—Biggest Update to the Construction Set in Half a Century

Danish company Lego announced the Smart Brick—the first programmable brick with built-in electronics. This represents the most significant change to the basic design in the brand's 50-year history. The new brick enables the creation of interactive models with motion, light, and sound sensors, controlled via an app.

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