Author: Tanjid Osman

With growing reluctance to visit the United States, Europe offers many destinations that capture the same charm and adventure. From beaches to deserts, mountains to cities, travelers can enjoy experiences reminiscent of classic American holidays without leaving the continent. Portugal’s Santa Cruz rivals California’s coast for surf and sunshine. With nearly 300 sunny days a year, excellent waves, and wide sandy beaches, this small town along the Costa de Prata delivers a Golden State experience. Former fishing village streets, a quaint beachside turret, and local eateries give visitors a true taste of Portugal. Surf schools and chic accommodations like Noah…

Vladimir Guerrero Jr hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 of the World Series. The win ties the series 2-2. Guerrero’s seventh postseason homer set a new franchise record and gave Toronto the lead after the Dodgers scored first for the fourth straight game. The homer helped the Blue Jays bounce back quickly from their 18-inning loss in Game 3. Shane Bieber made his first World Series start, allowing just one run into the sixth inning. He gave up four hits and struck out three in…

Nvidia, the leading AI chip maker, will build seven new supercomputers for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), CEO Jensen Huang announced Tuesday. The machines will support nuclear weapons research and explore alternative energy sources, including nuclear fusion. The largest supercomputer will use 100,000 Nvidia Blackwell chips and will be built in partnership with Oracle. Huang spoke at Nvidia’s GTC conference in Washington, D.C., highlighting $500 billion in bookings for the company’s Blackwell and Rubin chips over the next five quarters. Nvidia also revealed partnerships with Nokia and Palantir Technologies. The deal with Nokia, including a $1 billion investment, aims…

Many modern homes now feature large televisions, but a new study suggests that upgrading to an ultra-high-definition (4K or 8K) model may offer little visual benefit for most viewers. Scientists from the University of Cambridge and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, found that for an average-sized living room, a 4K or 8K screen provides no noticeable difference in image sharpness compared with a 2K display, similar to those used in computer monitors and laptops. “At a certain viewing distance, it doesn’t matter how many pixels you add. It’s just, I suppose, wasteful because your eye can’t really detect it,”…

The Kansas City Chiefs cruised to a 28-7 victory over the Washington Commanders at Arrowhead Stadium, taking control in the second half as backup quarterback Marcus Mariota struggled in place of injured star Jayden Daniels. Washington came into the game with high hopes after a 12-5 record and NFC championship appearance in 2024. But this season has been far less forgiving. With Daniels sidelined by a hamstring injury, the Commanders were quickly exposed, falling to 3-5 and already matching last season’s total losses. The first half, however, suggested a more competitive matchup. Mahomes struggled early, throwing two interceptions on Kansas…

The Pittsburgh Steelers spoiled Aaron Rodgers’ return to Pittsburgh, defeating the Green Bay Packers 35-25 in Sunday Night Football. The game featured back-and-forth scoring, key turnovers, and crucial field goals that shaped the outcome. The Packers received the opening kickoff after the Steelers deferred, and quarterback Jordan Love connected with Christian Watson and Josh Jacobs for short gains before punting. The Steelers responded quickly. Rodgers, playing for Pittsburgh, completed a deep 45-yard pass to Roman Wilson and later set up kicker Chris Boswell for a 56-yard field goal, giving Pittsburgh an early 3-0 lead. Green Bay answered on their next…

Amazon has faced scrutiny after a leaked document revealed that it planned to keep the full extent of its datacentres’ water use secret. The internal memo shows executives debated how much water to disclose as the company expanded its cloud computing capacity and artificial intelligence operations. As the world’s largest datacentre owner, Amazon operates hundreds of active facilities and has plans to build many more. While the company says it manages water efficiency, it has not publicly shared figures for total water usage. Competitors like Microsoft and Google publish their water consumption regularly, but Amazon only accounts for a portion.…

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a masterful pitching performance as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday night, evening the World Series at 1-1. Yamamoto threw a four-hitter, marking his second consecutive complete game and the first complete game in the Fall Classic since 2015. Yamamoto’s dominant outing followed a three-hitter against Milwaukee in the National League Championship Series, which had been the first postseason complete game since 2017. On Saturday, he retired his final 20 batters, showcasing remarkable control and stamina. The last pitcher to throw a complete game in the World Series was Kansas City’s…

Lionel Messi completed what many experts call the best individual season in Major League Soccer history, yet his presence has had limited impact on the league’s broader popularity in the United States. The Argentine superstar, now in the later stage of his career, won the MLS Golden Boot and tied for most assists despite missing nearly a quarter of the season. He also set records for non-penalty goals and goal contributions, surpassing previous bests by players such as Carlos Vela and Denis Bouanga. Advanced metrics show Messi added twice as much value over the average MLS player, cementing his historic…

Meta has been found in breach of European Union law for failing to provide simple and effective ways for users to report illegal content on Facebook and Instagram. The European Commission said the platforms created unnecessary steps that could confuse and dissuade users from submitting complaints. In a preliminary finding released on Friday, the EU’s executive body said Meta’s reporting mechanisms used “dark patterns” that complicated the process of flagging illegal content, including child sexual abuse material and terrorist-related posts. The commission said this may render Meta’s content removal system ineffective. Meta denies any violation of the Digital Services Act…