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New Netflix Show to Feature Greece’s Luxury Properties

Greece's most luxurious properties may soon appear on Netflix in a new show launched by Nest Seekers, a US-based property seller. "Nest Seekers is eyeing Greece as a potential venue for a new television series, supplementing its existing shows featured...

Putin Delivers a Diatribe on Ukraine, CIA in Tucker Carlson Interview

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson released his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who started with a long diatribe on Russian history and its relationship with Ukraine. The two-hour, seven-minute interview was recorded on 6 February and released in...

Mark Zuckerberg Apologizes for Social Media Harming Children

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologized to families who say their children had been harmed by social media during a fiery hearing in the US Senate. Zuckerberg, who runs Instagram and Facebook, turned to them and said, "No one should...

Greece ‘Worst Performing EU Country’ on Corruption, Media Freedom

Corruption in Greece and Western Europe is getting worse, according to the latest report published by Transparency International. The report notes with a three-point decline, Greece which is at number 49 is the worst-performing country in the EU. The organization's latest...

Journalists Who Exposed Wiretapping Scandal in Greece on Trial

Journalists and media outlets that exposed the wiretapping scandal in Greece in 2022 will appear in court on Thursday to face a defamation lawsuit in a case that Human Rights Watch says highlights the country's deteriorating media freedom. The scandal...

Taylor Swift Named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year

In a remarkable end to 2023, Time magazine has declared Taylor Swift as the Person of the Year. The renowned singer, whose Eras tour set new records in ticket sales, has joined the ranks of influential figures like Barack...

YouTuber Who Intentionally Crashed His Plane Sentenced to Prison

In a legal outcome, Trevor Daniel Jacob, a 30-year-old Youtuber from California, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison due to staging a plane crash. His sentencing followed his acknowledgment of tampering with the aftermath of a...

Facebook’s New Ad Free Policy and How It Impacts Privacy

Meta’s decision to offer some users paid-for ad-free access to Facebook and Instagram has some serious implications for users' privacy. By Renaud Foucart We have reached a key juncture in the debate about online privacy, following Meta’s recent decision to offer...

The Best Timed Shot in TV History (Probably)

One of the best-timed shots in TV history is an old clip by BBC's science presenter James Burke which has recently gone viral following the release of the corporation's archives. Burke was reporting on the launch of Voyager 2 back...

Elon Musk Debuts ‘Grok’ AI Bot to Rival ChatGPT

Elon Musk has unveiled Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot with a “rebellious streak” inspired by The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. The Tesla CEO, who has warned that AI was “one of the biggest threats to humanity”, said the competitor...

Titan Quest II Will Immerse Video Gamers in Greek Mythology

Titan Quest II, an upcoming action RPG developed by Grimlore Games and published by THQ Nordic, will give video game fans the opportunity to explore the world of ancient Greek mythology. The antagonist of the upcoming game will be Nemesis,...

Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch Cruising With His Yacht the Greek Islands

The private yacht reportedly belonging to media mogul Rupert Murdoch has been seen cruising off the coasts of the Greek island of Kefalonia.

Elon Musk Announces Twitter Memorabilia Auction

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk has been reinventing the Twitter brand and putting building signs and other Twitter paraphernalia up for auction. Bidding for the newly announced auction starts on September 12th, and the auction closes two days later. After placing a...

Musk to Pay Costs for Workers Getting in Trouble for Tweets

Elon Musk pledges to cover expenses for individuals who have faced unjust treatment from their employers due to their interactions with X (previously referred to as Twitter). The wealthy entrepreneur has stated that his company will offer unrestricted financial support...

Anger in Turkey Over Disney+ Cancellation of Ataturk Series

Turkey's media regulatory body is reportedly launching an investigation into Disney+ regarding the decision to cancel the broadcasting of a domestic series focusing on the life of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. The cancellation has sparked controversy,...