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“Half of my life is on this app and now they expect us to pay for it.” That comment reflects the anger spreading among Snapchat users after the company announced it will charge for storing old photos and videos. Many say the platform is monetizing nostalgia and betraying long-time users. Paying to preserve memories In September, Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, revealed that users with more than five gigabytes of saved Memories will have to pay. For many, these photos and videos capture years of milestones, friendships, and personal moments, making the change feel like a betrayal. Snap defended the decision,…

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize for discoveries on immune tolerance. Their work explains how the body prevents T-cells from attacking its own tissues. Sakaguchi found regulatory T-cells, or T-regs, which act as the immune system’s brakes. Brunkow and Ramsdell identified the FoxP3 gene, vital for T-reg development and self-tolerance. “These cells stop autoimmunity but also help cancers hide,” said Prof Adrian Liston. The findings led to new treatments for autoimmune diseases, transplants, and cancer therapy. “This prize was long overdue,” said Prof Adrian Hayday.

The United States has led the global technology market for decades. Now China is determined to challenge that dominance. The world’s second-largest economy is investing billions in artificial intelligence and robotics. Its main goal is to develop high-end chips that can rival the world’s most advanced technology. Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China was only “nanoseconds behind” the U.S. in chip development. Beijing is pushing aggressively to close the gap and reduce reliance on imported technology. DeepSeek Highlights China’s AI Ambitions In 2024, the Chinese startup DeepSeek shocked the tech world by launching a competitor to OpenAI’s…

Sébastien Lecornu resigned as France’s prime minister on Monday, ending one of the shortest tenures since 1958.He stepped down only weeks after his appointment, deepening the political turmoil gripping the French government.President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation hours after Lecornu presented his government’s initial lineup.Lecornu’s exit highlighted continuing fractures within Macron’s administration and the wider political landscape. Cabinet Choices Spark Backlash Across Political Lines Lecornu faced strong opposition from both his allies and rivals after revealing his cabinet selections.He had led the government for less than a month before pressure mounted for him to quit.Members of his own camp questioned…

Newsom Condemns Federal OrderPresident Trump has instructed 300 members of California’s National Guard to deploy to Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom said Sunday. The governor sharply criticized the action, arguing that Washington is exploiting California’s forces after a court restricted the use of Oregon’s Guard. Newsom vowed to fight the directive in federal court, calling it an attack on state authority. Judge Issues Temporary BanThe controversy stems from a ruling by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, who halted the administration’s plan to activate 200 Oregon Guard troops in Portland. The judge imposed a temporary block until October 18, warning that the…

George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix with a flawless drive from pole to flag.He said, “That’s how you do it — perfect from start to finish.”Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri clashed early, igniting McLaren’s growing rivalry. Russell controlled the race from lights out and never looked back.He earned his second win of the season and strengthened his Mercedes contract position.Behind him, chaos brewed at McLaren. At the start, Norris launched from fifth, passing Kimi Antonelli and Piastri for third.He forced his way inside through turn three, brushing Piastri’s car.Piastri shouted over the radio, “Are we cool with Lando just…

A roadmap for nutrition and sustainability By 2050, every person could access nutritious, culturally appropriate food while reducing environmental harm. The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems presents the “planetary health diet” as a solution. The report finds that combining this diet with sustainable agriculture and reduced food waste could feed 9.6 billion people fairly. Experts from over 35 countries contributed, showing that global food-related greenhouse gas emissions could fall by more than half if nations take coordinated action. Currently, roughly 30% of emissions come from producing, processing, and transporting food. Most of the rest comes…

Storm Amy tore through Europe with powerful winds and rain, killing three people and crippling infrastructure.Irish authorities said a man died in Letterkenny on Friday in a weather-related incident.French officials confirmed two men died after the storm struck northern France on Saturday.The storm battered the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia, disrupting road, rail, and sea transport with dangerous winds and heavy rain. France and Belgium Suffer Widespread Damage French officials issued an orange alert as Storm Amy unleashed gusts of up to 131 kilometres per hour.One man drowned at Étretat near Le Havre, while a falling branch killed another in Aisne.Power…

George Russell delivered a stunning performance to claim pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, strengthening his case for a Mercedes contract extension with a lap that left rivals trailing. Russell outpaced Max Verstappen by nearly two-tenths of a second around the Marina Bay circuit, but the Red Bull champion was furious after his final attempt was hindered by Lando Norris. Verstappen backed off his lap, waving in frustration at the McLaren, and later accused Norris of holding him up. “That is what happens when there is a car in front of you and that is noted and will be…

Donald Trump urged Israel to halt bombing after Hamas accepted parts of his proposed peace plan.Hamas declared readiness to release hostages and transfer power but requested more talks on unresolved issues.Trump praised Hamas’s statement, insisting he believed they sought a lasting peace in the region.He demanded Israel stop its strikes immediately, saying safe hostage recovery required calmer conditions. Netanyahu, Allies, and Mediators React Trump thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and others in a celebratory video.He called the day historic but stressed finalizing every detail before celebrating.Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel’s readiness for the “first stage,” apparently meaning hostage releases.However,…