Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution Posted June 14, 2026 Greece is preparing major constitutional changes, including an amendment requiring that artificial intelligence serve human society. Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsot…
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply Posted June 13, 2026 The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink. Tokyo-b…
Meta launches WhatsApp ‘incognito’ mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats Posted June 12, 2026 Meta Platforms said it's rolling out an “incognito” mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to…
Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns Posted June 11, 2026 Senators unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string …
Is the UK’s traditional fish and chip supper under threat? Posted June 10, 2026 Britain’s traditional fish and chip supper is under pressure from rising fish prices and tighter catch limits, to the knock-on effects of global conflict and high…
Pediatricians say schools need to make time for recess for kids of all ages Posted June 9, 2026 Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatri…
Ukrainians seeking cultural escape from war’s brutality find comfort and resilience at Kyiv art fair Posted June 8, 2026 A contemporary art fair has been held in the Ukrainian capital with an unusual premise: that art can help a society come to terms with what war has made normal. …
Parasite threatens to halve Canberra’s bee population Posted June 7, 2026 Over a thousand beehives in Australia's capital, Canberra, have been wiped out by the Varroa mite, according to local biosecurity officers. The parasite has now s…
A Taiwanese town embraces a slow pace of life through a snail race Posted June 6, 2026 The Taiwanese town of Fenglin has grown a reputation as a place where life moves slowly, and people can catch their breath. Rather than push against this rhythm, the town of aroun…
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves Posted June 5, 2026 When a heat wave hits, millions of air conditioners switch on at once, straining the electric grid and driving up the risk of outages—and residents' power bills. …