Short-form videos, like those typically found on TikTok, have become a worldwide phenomenon, captivating millions of young users. Now, researchers suggest that childhood trauma could drive some of them towards excessive or compulsive use of this kind of content. Their study is published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior. …

NOVI SAD, Serbia (Reuters) -Thousands of Serbian opposition backers rallied on Tuesday in the northwestern city of Novi Sad in a violent protest over a deadly accident at a local railway station, for which they blame negligence and corruption by the government. The disaster happened on Friday when roofing along …

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to be on a stronger footing against the US dollar today after recent weakness as the markets anticipate a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, said an economist. At 6 pm, the local note improved to 4.3415/3505 against the greenback from Monday’s close of …

Insurance group Generali Malaysia brought the best of Italy to our shores with Festival Del Leone – a celebration of Italian culture, food, wellness and community. Dubbed the “Lion Festival”, the outdoor event marked Generali’s first-ever Italian festival in Malaysia, spreading the vibrant and fiery spirit of its brand character …

(Reuters) – Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday ordered a crackdown on sex in government offices after private videos leaked on social media appeared to show a senior finance ministry official having sex with several women in various places, including his office. The government said it was taking action because the videos …

THULASENDRAPURAM, India (Reuters) -With sacred chants, ringing of bells and offerings of flowers and bananas, a Hindu priest in Kamala Harris’ ancestral village in southern India conducted prayers on Tuesday for her victory in the U.S. presidential election. The temple ceremony in Thulasendrapuram, in the state of Tamil Nadu, was …

LOS ANGELES: As a woman prepares to pitch her friend to an audience of roughly 200 eager singles, a few of their pals skip around the room, hold up cardboard signs that say “Team Jason” and hype up the crowd. A live band plays early 2000s pop music while the …

American robot manufacturer Boston Dynamics recently demonstrated that its Atlas humanoid robot can now operate fully autonomously, adapting to its environment even when faced with the unexpected. In a video posted online, Atlas can be seen moving various components between supplier containers and a mobile sequencing cart with full autonomy. …

SEPANG, Nov 4 — Over 184,000 spectators turned up to watch the three-day 2024 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (GP) at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) here. SIC chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif said although it did not meet their target of 200,000 spectators, it still exceeded last year’s figure …

For the first time, Microsoft is planning to offer paid-for security updates to home users who continue to use Windows 10 beyond Oct 14, 2025. Previously reserved for businesses, this option will enable individuals to continue using a secure operating system for at least one year. While Microsoft is obviously …