High waiting times in India prompt the US consulate in Frankfurt to create a special visa window for Indians.

In order to alleviate the lengthy wait times for B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) visa interviews in India, the US consulate in Frankfurt has reserved specific interview slots for Indian applicants.

According to the State Department's website, the wait periods for B1/B2 visa interview...

South Korean legislators approve to dismiss the prime minister.

The opposition-controlled legislature of South Korea has passed a motion urging President Yoon Suk-yeol to dismiss the prime minister for alleged incompetence and policy failures.

Thursday, lawmakers voted 175-116 in favor of seeking Han Duck-soo's dismissal.

The motion, s...

In the era of artificial intelligence, women face the rise of deepfake porn.

Photo apps digitally undressing women, sexualized text-to-image prompts creating "AI girls," and manipulated images fuelling "sextortion" rackets -- a surge in deepfake porn is outpacing U.S. and European efforts to regulate the technology.

Artificial intelligence-en...

In South Florida, the jury is deliberating in the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly.

Thursday afternoon, jurors in a South Florida courtroom started deliberating in the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly, who could face the death penalty if convicted of fatally shooting two childhood friends.

After a few hours, the jury adjourned and was scheduled to resume deliber...

Rapper Young Dolph was fatally shot in Memphis, and two suspects will be tried there in March.

Two men accused of killing rapper Young Dolph in a daytime ambush at a Memphis, Tennessee bakery were given a trial date by a judge on Friday.

According to Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee, Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith will go on trial on March 11 for the rapper's...

Speranza Scappucci will serve as the principal guest conductor at the Royal Opera.

Starting with the 2025–26 season, Speranza Scappucci will take on the role of principal guest conductor at the Royal Opera in London.

The business revealed her appointment on Monday.

The Italian singer, age 50, made her debut at the Royal Opera last year in Verdi's &...

There's still a lot for you to learn. A German politician was reprimanded for a Star Wars-related tweet gaffe.

Things aren't looking good for Marco Buschmann. In honor of the unofficial Star Wars Day, Germany's justice minister tweeted something that has since been widely criticized by the franchise's many devoted followers. The Libertarian Party member tweeted, "Happy #StarWarsDay!"...

Apple's new iPhone savings account: how to set it up.

With Apple's new iPhone app, savers may manage their funds and earn interest of over 4%.

The savings account is easy to set up, although it does necessitate a current Apple Card. Goldman Sachs handles the administration of client accounts.

When you make a purchase with you...

Qualcomm CEO predicts Apple will switch to in-house modems for iPhones in 2024 at MWC 2023.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said the company has no current plans to supply modems to Apple in 2024, but that the final decision rests with the tech behemoth.

Rather than continue to rely on Qualcomm, who presently provides the modems for the iPhone, Apple is rumoured to be planning to ...

After hacking the Exclu encrypted chat app, cops make arrests and seize drugs.

European authorities have shut down an encrypted messaging service used by thousands of people, including members of organized crime gangs. Following a multi-country investigation into the Exclu encrypted messaging service, a coordinated operation conducted by Dutch and German police resulted in ...

The Grammys were once again marred by controversy. What You Should Know

The 65th Grammy Awards were back in full swing Sunday, with startling upsets, historic triumphs, tributes to performers such as the late rapper Takeoff, and hip-50th hop's anniversary. Beyoncé was up for the award once more. Once again, the program concluded with someone else winning a...

Is a password manager app on your radar? In any case, this guidance is crucial.

A "Notice of Recent Security Incident" post updated on December 22 revealed that the unknown attackers behind a breach the company first revealed in August had managed to "copy a backup of customer vault data," leaving users of LastPass' password-manager service with an un...

Methods for erasing your home's online presence (on sites like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com)

There is a lot more out there that is accessible to the public on the internet than you might think. We've compiled five personal facts about you and your house that can be easily accessed by anyone with an internet connection. Your privacy can be safeguarded, and thankfully there are measure...

With the domestic economy booming and international risk appetite low, Mukherjee Saurabh

Until definitive clarity emerges on that, I think we will see a degree of apprehension throughout the globe on markets, whether it be Indian equities, American equities, or even European shares," says Saurabh Mukherjee, Founder, Marcellus Investment Managers. The economy appears to be in exc...

Expert to French privacy watchdog says Apple should pay a 6 million euro fine

Apple should face a 6 million euro ($6.3 million) fine for breach of privacy a  top advisor to France's data protection authority's penalty board recommended on Monday that Apple be fined 6 million euros ($6.3 million) for violating privacy rules. The CNIL's sanction body can cho...

According to a consultant for France's data protection authority, Apple should pay a hefty fine of 6 million euros

The chief adviser to the French data protection authority has recommended that Apple be fined 6 million euros ($6.3 million) for violating privacy rules, and such suggestions often carry a great deal of weight when it comes to the watchdog's ultimate decision. Francois Pellegrini, the authori...

Rapper Theophilus London Was Safely Recovered, According to His Family.

After going missing for months, rapper Theophilus London was finally located Wednesday night, a family member said. We finally located Theo. The rapper's cousin, Mikhail Noel, assured fans that the rapper was fine in an Instagram post. The family requests privacy and prayers at this difficult...

Mortgage applications will fall by 13.2% by the end of 2022 as interest rates rise once more.

Mortgage interest rates spiked again at the end of the year after a brief respite in the first half of December, weighing on mortgage demand. The seasonally adjusted index maintained by the Mortgage Bankers Association showed a 13.2% drop in mortgage application volume as of the end of last week ...

Due to data protection concerns, Germany has abandoned Microsoft's virus tracking program in favour of Google's and Apple's.

The German government has abandoned a German-led alternative that had been criticized for privacy issues in favor of adopting a coronavirus tracing app that uses technology funded by Google and Apple.

According to Jens Spahn, Germany's Minister of Health, and Helge Braun, Chancellor...

A more active approach to weight reduction, cholesterol, and inequities is advised in diabetes management

The American Diabetes Association published revised guidelines of care on Monday to reflect advances in technology, improved drugs, and a better knowledge of the social variables that influence illness and diabetes management.

The guidelines are updated on an annual basis, but this year...