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AI experiment rewrites article titles Google Search is testing a new feature that uses artificial intelligence to alter headlines and website titles shown in search results. The move, first highlighted by The Verge, has reportedly been appearing over the past few months, with some news organizations noticing that headlines displayed in Search did not match the originals written by their editorial teams. According to Google, the experiment affects a small number of results and is designed to identify content on a page that may serve as a more relevant title for a user’s query. The company says the goal is…
Strong quarter sends shares higher after hours FedEx reported fiscal third-quarter results that came in well ahead of Wall Street expectations, lifting investor sentiment and pushing the stock higher in extended trading. The parcel and logistics giant also increased its outlook for fiscal 2026, pointing to improving profitability and faster-than-expected benefits from its efficiency program. The company said it delivered adjusted operating income of $1.68 billion, above consensus expectations, and posted revenue of $24 billion for the quarter. FedEx reported net income of $1.06 billion, or $4.41 per share, up from $909 million, or $3.76 per share, a year earlier.…
Quiet contingency plans after Trump’s Greenland rhetoric Denmark’s public broadcaster DR reports that Danish forces deployed to Greenland in January were prepared to sabotage key airport runways if the United States attempted to seize the Arctic island. The reported contingency measures were framed as a worst-case response to President Donald Trump’s repeated public claims that he wanted to annex Greenland during his second term. According to DR, the preparation went beyond routine reinforcement. Sources cited by the broadcaster said blood supplies were also flown in, reflecting planning for potential casualties if fighting broke out. Denmark’s defence ministry declined to comment,…
What the new findings suggest Pregnant women may be able to lower their risk of blood pressure related complications by reducing how long they sit each day and increasing light, everyday movement, according to new preliminary research presented in March 2026. The study tracked nearly 500 pregnant women across three US cities and measured their full 24 hour movement patterns for a week during each trimester. Researchers found that sedentary time and light physical activity were the strongest predictors of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. What the study measured Participants wore two monitors for 24 hours…
Bela Bajaria pushes back on rift reports Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria has dismissed claims that the streaming company is at odds with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, calling for skepticism about recent reporting on the couple’s relationship with the platform. Speaking at Netflix’s “Next on Netflix” event on Wednesday, March 18, Bajaria addressed the speculation directly. “Don’t believe whatever you read. Maybe we should all do a little fact-checking,” she said. Netflix says projects are still in development Bajaria said Netflix still has work in progress with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. “We have movies in development…
Starmer hosts Tinubu as trade takes center stage Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Downing Street as the UK and Nigeria agreed what was described as a record-breaking steel agreement. Under the deal, British Steel will supply 120,000 tonnes of steel to support refurbishment work at two major ports in Lagos. The contract is valued at £70m. Starmer called Tinubu’s state visit “historic,” noting it is the first time in 37 years that a leader from a west African nation has made a state visit to the UK. How the Lagos ports project is…
Diplomatic push lands in Mexico City Iran’s effort to reframe where it will play at the 2026 World Cup shifted to Mexico after Iranian diplomats said they want their three group-stage matches moved out of the United States. Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, signaled she is open to the idea, saying her government is looking into whether it is feasible and will communicate updates once FIFA decides. The Iranian ambassador and Iran’s embassy in Mexico City claimed talks were underway with FIFA to relocate Iran’s June fixtures to Mexico, arguing that U.S. conditions and visa issues make travel and security uncertain.…
A short-lived flagship showcase Samsung is winding down sales of its Galaxy Z TriFold, a nearly $2,900 tri-fold phone that has been on sale in the United States for less than two months. The phase-out is expected to begin in South Korea first, followed by the U.S. as remaining inventory sells through. Availability is already tight. In the U.S., the TriFold has been sold primarily through Samsung’s own channels, and stock appears to be limited. Some buyers have reported finding units at select Samsung Experience Stores even as online availability fluctuates. High demand, but limited intent The pullback does not…
New paid fast delivery tiers roll out nationally Amazon is rolling out one hour and three hour delivery options across many U.S. cities, widening its push into fast delivery as it competes with services such as Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats. The company says more than 90,000 items will be eligible. When a product qualifies for the faster service, shoppers will see a label in the Amazon app indicating whether it can arrive within one hour or three hours. Amazon is also adding a filter to help customers browse items that qualify for the new delivery windows. Pricing differs for…
Mass Casualties Reported After Strike on Treatment Centre Kabul rehab strike reports are triggering international alarm after a major attack hit the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Afghanistan’s capital. Forensic laboratory sources told the BBC that more than 100 people were killed, with officials at Afghanistan’s forensic medicine department reporting that some victims could not be identified due to the severity of injuries. Taliban authorities have claimed the toll is far higher, with a government spokesperson saying deaths had reached at least 400, though those figures have not been independently verified. A BBC reporter at the scene said dozens of…
