Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have escalated again after US President Donald Trump made a pointed threat to Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. In his words, she could "end up worse off than Nicolás Maduro" if she is unwilling to agree to the fundamental political and economic changes…

In recent decades, private islands have become one of the most prominent symbols of wealth, power and absolute freedom. While for most people, a tropical island holiday remains a dream come true for just a few days, some of the world's celebrities have turned this dream into a permanent reality.…

In the Czech Republic, it is often said that cars are cheaper than before - and many motorists can afford to buy their own car relatively easily. Yet behind this apparent success are wider global processes that have been transforming the car market for a long time, and Chinese manufacturers…

Metals like gold have long been among the main investment havens in times of uncertainty. And recent market developments suggest that the upward trend in the gold price could continue in the months and years ahead. The current price of gold is hovering around all-time highs, and according to many…

After turbulent years, the cryptocurrency market is gradually calming down and investors are once again looking for projects that could bring above-standard appreciation. While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain the dominant players, some of the attention is shifting to less conspicuous cryptocurrencies that have the ambition to break through due to…

The idea that the night sky will one day cease to exist as mankind has known it for thousands of years sounds like science fiction. Yet that's what many astronomers and scientific institutions are now saying. The meteoric rise of satellites in low Earth orbit could make the dark night…

When Netflix announced in early December that it was acquiring a substantial portion of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), it triggered one of the biggest debates in the film industry in recent years. For some, it's a victory for streaming over traditional cinema, for others, the beginning of the end of…

In the world of modern technology, a simple rule usually applies: the bigger the company, the higher the performance. But Valve is showing that this model is not the only way. The company behind the Counter-Strike game franchise and the Steam distribution platform is one of the most profitable companies…

The Italian seaside town of Vallecrosia, on the Ligurian Riviera, is considering changing its official name to Vallecrosia al Mare ("Vallecrosia by the Sea"). According to the town hall, the reason for this is to convince internet search engines that the village is indeed by the sea - because the…

The Italian seaside town of Vallecrosia, on the Ligurian Riviera, is considering changing its official name to Vallecrosia al Mare ("Vallecrosia by the Sea"). According to the town hall, the reason for this is to convince internet search engines that the village is indeed by the sea - because the…

In recent months, a case has emerged that shows how easy it is to abuse the credential verification system at banks. One businessman lost almost CZK 2.5 million from his company account - twice in one month. In doing so, the perpetrators used fake powers of attorney and obtained the…

A new hit has appeared on the technology scene - the HoverAir Aqua, a water drone that can fly and move on the water. This revolutionary device has brought the world of drones and water sports together and has instantly gained huge attention. During a crowdfunding campaign, the creators managed…

The US state of Maine has pioneered a completely new approach to prisons. It is the first in the US to allow prisoners to work and study remotely - from a cell in a closed facility, but with full access to modern technology. And the results are stunning. While most…

OpenAI, best known for its advanced ChatGPT language model, has introduced a brand new web browser called ChatGPT Atlas. It is said to mark the beginning of a new era of the Internet, where ordinary searches and link clicks are transformed into natural interaction with artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional browsers,…

Finland has just taken a bold leap into the future of transportation. In a groundbreaking pilot test near Helsinki, Finnish engineers successfully moved cargo at 500 kilometers per hour using magnetic levitation (maglev) technology — a system that could redefine how goods move across the planet. At the heart of…

A critical security vulnerability has been discovered and is already being actively exploited in the popular WordPress theme Service Finder and its built-in plugin Service Finder Bookings. The flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication entirely and log in as any user — including administrators. The issue has been assigned CVE-2025-5947…

Europe has taken a bold step to catch up in the space race. On October 7, 2025, in Rome, the Space Smart Factory — the largest satellite manufacturing facility in Europe — was inaugurated. The plant is intended to compete with the United States and China in producing satellites at…

One of France’s most shocking corporate scandals has come to symbolize the devastating human cost of toxic management and ruthless restructuring. Didier Lombard, the former CEO of France Télécom, was sentenced to prisonalongside two other senior executives for creating a work environment so toxic that it drove dozens of employees…