Watch: Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off Venice Carnival 2026The grand opening to the Venice Carnival 2026 took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city's canals.As is tradition, a giant paper-mâché rat aboard a gondola lead the way; known as "Pantegana", it is a long-standing symbol of the carnival.The two-week festival attracts tourists...

Defense Secretary summons Anthropic’s Amodei over military use of Claude Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling in Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to the Pentagon on Tuesday morning to discuss the military use of Claude, according to reporting from Axios. The meeting comes as the Pentagon threatens to declare Anthropic a “supply chain risk” — a label typically reserved for foreign adversaries —...

The global sour flavor ingredient market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. Growth is driven by increasing demand for processed foods and beverages, rising consumer preference for tangy flavor profiles, and functional benefits such as improved digestion and antimicrobial properties. 📊 Quick Market Snapshot Growth Rate: 4.8% CAGR Key...

Reignited Inflation Could Push Social Security COLA Past 3% Next Year We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. The war in Iran has reignited inflation and sent energy costs soaring for everyday...

These iPad apps will make you wish you had more free time If you’re looking to explore your creativity, there are a number of iPad apps that can help you get started. Although the iPad started off as a simple device that could be used to stream content or browse the web on the go, Apple has essentially turned its iPads into powerful machines that can be used to do things like create digital art...