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Google’s AI Overviews cite YouTube more often than any medical website when answering health-related search queries, according to a new German study that raises concerns about the reliability of information seen by billions of users each month. Researchers at SE Ranking analysed more than 50,000 health queries made in Germany and found that YouTube accounted for 4.43% of all sources cited by AI Overviews, more than hospitals, government health portals or academic institutions. The next most cited sources were German public broadcaster NDR and the medical reference site MSD Manuals. The researchers warned that YouTube is not a medical publisher…

Peace negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine are set to continue Saturday in Abu Dhabi, with representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meeting for the first extended tripartite discussions in years. The talks focus on finding a political resolution to the nearly four-year conflict, with particular attention on contested territories in eastern Ukraine. Donbas Takes Center Stage Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the talks are expected to focus heavily on the future of the Donbas region. “Ukrainian representatives report to me almost every hour — this is important because there have not been such trilateral…

U.S. stock markets closed sharply higher after the government eased tariff threats and companies reported strong profits. Investors responded positively, pushing major indexes up and boosting overall market confidence. Energy and banking stocks led the gains, reflecting both sector strength and broader optimism about the economy. Analysts say that the combination of lower trade risks and robust corporate earnings encouraged investors to buy. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all saw significant increases. Traders noted that the relief on tariffs removed a major source of uncertainty that had been weighing on the market. This eased pressure for…

Every month, hundreds of millions of users visit Pinterest in search of new styles and ideas. One page called “the most ridiculous things” delivers unusual inspiration for creatives. It shows Crocs repurposed as flower pots. It features cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. It even includes a gingerbread house made entirely of vegetables. Most users do not realise the technology behind these suggestions is not always American. Pinterest now experiments with Chinese artificial intelligence models to improve its recommendation engine. The platform increasingly relies on this technology to personalise shopping and discovery. Pinterest chief executive Bill Ready said the company has turned the platform…

Trump’s Remarks Spark Outrage The UK has hit back at former US President Donald Trump after he suggested NATO troops did not fight on the front lines in Afghanistan. In an interview with Fox News, Trump appeared unaware that 457 British soldiers died in the conflict following the September 11 attacks, claiming allies “stayed a little back, a little off the front lines.” UK officials emphasized that 405 of the 457 British casualties were killed in hostile action, highlighting the sacrifices made by troops who faced real danger in the field. NATO’s Collective Defense in Action After the 9/11 attacks…

Japan is developing the world’s fastest train, the L0 Series, a magnetic levitation (maglev) train being built by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). The train is expected to reach speeds of up to 603.5 km/h, making it significantly faster than China’s Shanghai Maglev, which operates at up to 460.2 km/h, and far beyond Europe’s fastest conventional trains, such as France’s TGV or Italy’s Italo, which run at around 300–350 km/h. The L0 Series will operate on the Chūō Shinkansen line, dramatically cutting journey times. Travel between Tokyo and Nagoya is expected to fall to about 40 minutes, compared…

TikTok has completed an agreement that keeps the short-video platform running in the United States. The company announced the deal on Thursday after years of political pressure. The move concludes a long dispute between Washington and Beijing that began during Donald Trump’s first presidency. Trump sought to block the app over national security concerns but failed to impose a lasting ban. US law threatened to shut the app in January 2025 unless ByteDance sold its American business. Trump later delayed enforcement several times after returning to office. The dispute centred on TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. Under the new structure, American owners…

A study published in Social Science and Medicine has found that “manosphere” influencers on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are encouraging healthy young men to believe they have low testosterone and need testing or treatment. Researchers analysed high-reach social media posts and found normal experiences such as fatigue, stress or changes in libido were often framed as medical problems. This messaging promotes a narrow “alpha male” ideal and fuels demand for hormone tests, supplements and treatments, despite routine testosterone screening being medically unnecessary for most young men. Experts warn this trend risks unnecessary treatment, potential side effects and the…

Bilateral Deal Sparks Questions Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, has emphasized that the security arrangement for Greenland negotiated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte must be presented to all allies for consideration. Speaking to Euronews on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Albares clarified that the deal announced with US President Donald Trump is a bilateral agreement, not a NATO-wide decision. “This is a bilateral arrangement, not NATO. It is the Secretary General of NATO talking to one of the allies,” Albares told Euronews. He added that allied foreign ministers currently only have the public announcement…

Blue Origin has announced plans for a large satellite communications network. The rocket company is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin said it will send more than 5,400 satellites into orbit. The move signals a major expansion of the company’s space ambitions. The network aims to provide global and continuous internet connectivity. TeraWave Promises High-Speed Global Coverage Blue Origin named the satellite system TeraWave. The company said the network will deliver uninterrupted internet access worldwide. It will also handle very large data transfers at high speed. Blue Origin said TeraWave will outperform existing commercial satellite networks. Despite the…