Whispers of war
The quiet town of Maple Ridge lay nestled amidst the vast cornfields of Iowa. It was a place where, cocooned in the simplicity of rural life, the young son of […]
A hairy tax
In the late 17th century, amidst Russia’s sprawling, frozen expanses, Tsar Pyotr I Alekseyevich—known to history as Peter the Great—embarked on a mission to expand and transform his empire. His ultimate […]
The government now decides what is and isn’t allowed in relationships betweeen men and women
Men will have to be even more careful in their interactions with women. As of July 1, the Sexual Offenses Act has come into effect, officially intended to provide more […]
West Nile virus: Concerns grow over further cases after two more deaths in Seville
According to authorities, the total number of deaths in Andalusia has risen to five, with 10 more people estimated to be infected with the virus. Concerns are mounting in Spain […]
This is everything you need to know about artificial general intelligence
By Janet Adams, COO, SingularityNET Published on 02/08/2024 – 15:20 GMT+2 The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position […]
‘We cannot continue to shoot this many’: Campaigners hit back at Sweden’s controversial bear hunt
Bear defenders say the hunt is more about ‘macho prestige’ than keeping the predators to a safe level. Around 500 bears are set to be shot in Sweden from tomorrow […]
Bulldog dynasty: Amsterdam coffeeshop chain returns to its roots
The Bulldog coffeeshop is perhaps the most iconic and commercial of all of Amsterdam’s cannabis businesses. In the build up to the chain’s 50th anniversary next December, Chantal de Vries […]
Dutch privacy watchdog warns firms that use AI chatbots
The Dutch privacy watchdog Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens has issued a warning about the use of AI-driven chatbots by companies, following several leaks of private information, including medical details. Workers who use digital assistants […]
Butterfly numbers plunge in annual Dutch garden count
The national garden butterfly count this year resulted in the lowest ever number of sightings since the event began in 2015 and some 400 spotters saw no butterflies at all, […]
Attending the Paris 2024 Olympics? Protect yourself against dengue fever with these simple tips
Health officials have been preoccupied about the spread of dengue fever at the Olympics. Here’s some advice to limit exposure and avoid infection. The 2024 Olympics Games officially kicked off […]