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Mitsotakis announces sweeping program Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has unveiled a €1.6 billion package aimed at tackling Greece’s long-running demographic challenges. Presenting the plan at the Thessaloniki International Fair, he said it was designed to ease the costs of family life and persuade younger Greeks to remain in the country. Due to launch in 2026, the initiative includes wide-ranging tax reductions, exemptions for households with multiple children, and incentives for people to move to underpopulated rural and island areas. Pensioners and low-income families are also set to receive additional financial help. Numbers highlight the urgency The government’s move comes in…

This Sunday, 7 September, Europe will witness a total lunar eclipse, commonly called a “blood moon,” where the Earth’s shadow completely darkens the moon. Only red light, refracted through Earth’s atmosphere, will illuminate the lunar surface, creating the blood-red hue that has fascinated humanity for millennia. At around 82 minutes, it will be the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022. Historically, blood moons have carried deep symbolic meaning. In ancient Babylon, China, and Central America, they were seen as harbingers of death, war, or natural disaster. Conversely, some African cultures, such as the Batammaliba in Togo and Benin, interpret them…

Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once opposed using artificial intelligence in his classroom. Over time, he changed his mind. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, recalling his childhood fascination with reference books. He now joins a growing number of teachers who integrate AI into lessons. The trend shows how quickly schools adopt the technology, even as questions about its risks and benefits continue. A Walton Family Foundation and Gallup survey revealed six in ten teachers used AI tools during the 2024-2025 school year. On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump launched the Presidential AI Challenge. The program…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Vladimir Putin’s proposal to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic. He told ABC News he cannot travel to the “capital of this terrorist” while Ukraine faces daily missile strikes and shelling. Zelenskyy suggested that Putin should visit Kyiv for any discussions. U.S. Advocates Direct Talks U.S. President Donald Trump promoted in-person negotiations between Zelenskyy and Putin, highlighting the goal during his Alaska summit with the Russian leader. Trump stated that the two presidents would meet after Zelenskyy visits Washington and consults European leaders. Moscow, however, imposed additional conditions and escalated attacks, delaying the talks. Putin…

Max Verstappen claimed pole position at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, setting the fastest lap in Formula 1 history with a time of 1:18.792, averaging over 164mph. He edged out McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a thrilling qualifying session. The result marks a sharp turnaround for Verstappen, who last year called his car an “undriveable monster” at the same track. Red Bull, under new principal Laurent Mekies following Christian Horner’s departure, showed renewed pace and confidence. Ferrari also made an impression at their home race. Lewis Hamilton, making his Monza debut for the Scuderia, qualified fifth behind…

Elon Musk, already the world’s richest person, could become the first trillionaire. Tesla’s board has proposed a historic compensation package to secure his focus as the company faces rising competition and market pressures. The plan follows Musk’s previous package, which many doubted but Tesla achieved ahead of schedule. Now the board aims to incentivize him to push the company even further. Huge stock rewards tied to ambitious goals Musk could receive 423.7 million additional Tesla shares, worth $143.5 billion at current prices. He will only get them if Tesla reaches an $8.5 trillion market capitalization. That figure is nearly eight…

Regulators Accuse Company of Market Manipulation The European Commission has penalised Google €2.95 billion, ruling that the company abused its dominant role in digital advertising. Investigators concluded that Google steered traffic and business toward its own ad marketplace and publishing platforms, limiting fair competition and narrowing opportunities for both advertisers and publishers. Brussels Demands Quick Remedy Authorities have instructed Google to present a compliance strategy within 60 days. Should the company’s plan fall short, officials said they are prepared to escalate with tougher measures, including the possible separation of parts of its advertising division. Google responded that it will appeal…

A new ultrasound “helmet” could provide a non-invasive alternative to deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and potentially help with conditions such as depression, Tourette syndrome, Alzheimer’s, chronic pain, and addiction. The helmet, developed by Oxford University and University College London, can target brain regions 1,000 times smaller than conventional ultrasound. It uses mechanical pulses rather than implanted electrodes, offering a safer, non-surgical approach. In trials with seven volunteers, the device directed ultrasound waves to a region the size of a grain of rice in the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN), producing lasting effects in connected brain areas. Researchers say…

Far-East Forum Address On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned that Western soldiers deployed to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict would be treated as legitimate targets.He delivered the remarks at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, emphasizing that Moscow would respond if foreign forces entered Ukraine while fighting continues. Prompted by European Security Plans The comments followed announcements in Paris earlier this week, where French President Emmanuel Macron stated that 26 countries had pledged long-term security support for Ukraine.These commitments include financial aid, military training, and the potential creation of a multinational reassurance force once hostilities subside.Putin insisted that any…

Jaguar Land Rover has told factory workers to stay home until Tuesday as it deals with the impact of a cyber attack. The weekend breach forced the company to shut down key IT systems. That step disrupted both production and car sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain closed. Managers warn the shutdown could last longer while the situation is assessed. production and sales hit hard Car sales have been heavily affected, though some deals still went through, according to sources close to the matter. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, turned off systems on Sunday to…