Belgium is purchasing fifteen Gepard mobile air defense guns to provide to Ukraine, according to reports from the Belgian newspaper L’Echo. These tanks are intended to help the Ukrainian military intercept and shoot down Russian drones.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen has accused the brand's parent company of 'destroying' the label by attempting to suppress its political activism. Cohen claims the owner has specifically tried to block criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Elon Musk is projected to become the world's first trillionaire as his fortune grows at an average rate of 1 million dollars per minute. Over the past year, his wealth has increased exponentially and is nearing the milestone of 1 trillion dollars.
Canada has announced a ban on social media for children under the age of 16 if platforms fail to meet new safety standards. Major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X will be required to implement stricter measures to protect young users from harmful content.
The upcoming World Cup is described as a long and cumbersome tournament where the initial excitement stems from external factors rather than the matches themselves. Although the tournament is expected to be exciting overall, the focus during the first few weeks is anticipated to remain off the field.
Historian Paul Reef has criticized FIFA and sports organizations for failing to take a stand against human rights violations that are directly impacting athletes and referees ahead of the World Cup. He notes that the exclusion of officials and fans is a level of interference that was not even seen during the Cold War.