An exiled Russian journalist starts new career as a comedian Exiled Russian journalist Vladimir Raevsky says laughter can be a weapon against authoritarianism. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports on his history-inspired comedy act.
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Exiled Russian journalist Vladimir Raevsky says laughter can be a weapon against authoritarianism. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports on his history-inspired comedy act.
Li Shangfu: China announces suspended death sentences for ex-defence ministersAFP via Getty ImagesLi Shangfu served as the defence minister from March to October 2023Two former Chinese defence ministers have been handed suspended death sentences on corruption charges, according to state media.A military court on Thursday sentenced Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve....
Bangkok bomb: Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for Erawan shrine blast3 hours agoJonathan HeadSouth East Asia correspondent, BangkokReutersThere have been questions over whether justice has been served by the verdictA court in Thailand has found two men guilty of carrying out the country's worst ever terrorist attack and sentenced them to death.The two men, both from China's Uyghur...
TVs Are Getting Brighter, We Tested Them: Here's Why That's ImportantKey takeaways: High-end TV brightness has evolved from around 1,000 nits highs of over 4,000 nits, driven largely by Mini- and Micro-LED technologies.TVs with exceptional peak brightness (e.g., TCL X11K, LG G5) can be up to half as bright when switched to the most color-accurate "Movie" or "Filmmaker" modes.TVs that measure...
Netflix confirms it’s raising prices again Image Credits:Jaque Silva/NurPhoto / Getty Images 1:39 PM PDT · March 26, 2026 Netflix has quietly hiked its prices once again. The streaming giant’s most affordable, ad-supported tier now costs $8.99 per month, up from the previous $7.99 monthly subscription fee, Netflix confirmed to TechCrunch in an email. The...
US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump saysEPATrump says a naval blockade of Iran will continue until it agrees to a peace dealThe US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.The US president wrote on his Truth Social platform that the Touska was seized by the US Navy after failing to respond to a warning...
