Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in Chicago, USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She holds a degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Over the course of her career, she has contributed to outlets including MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Recognized for her in-depth reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and international developments.
Iraq launched early voting on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s parliamentary election, which features 7,744 candidates. The vote will decide whether Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani earns a second term while Iraq navigates tensions involving Israel, Iran, and the United States. Around 1.3 million security and military personnel, along with 26,000 displaced citizens, cast their ballots before the main election day. Most candidates represent sectarian-aligned political parties seeking to expand their influence in parliament. This election unfolds under rising regional pressure and concerns about renewed conflict between Israel and Iran. Al-Sudani’s future depends on how effectively he manages Iraq’s fragile balance…
A decades-old financial mystery has reignited global outrage as new investigations allege that UBS AG, Switzerland’s largest bank, still holds dormant Nazi-era assets. The revelations come after coordinated exposés by European and American media, sparking renewed questions about the moral and legal responsibilities of one of the world’s most powerful financial institutions. Global Spotlight on Forgotten Holocaust-Era Accounts Viennese attorney Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik and Rabbi Ephraim Meir have filed new claims seeking restitution for assets originally deposited at Basler Handelsbank—a bank later absorbed by UBS. Reports from Der Standard’s Eric Frey (read here), Ami Magazine’s Riva Pomerantz (full story) and…
Gamers worldwide must wait longer for Grand Theft Auto VI after Rockstar Games confirmed another delay. The company moved the release to November 2026. The long-anticipated title will no longer arrive this month as previously expected. Rockstar has now postponed its launch twice, after first shifting it from May 2026. The developer plans to release the game on 19 November 2026. GTA VI was initially supposed to hit stores in autumn 2025. Developers Aim for Higher Quality Rockstar asked fans for patience, stating it needs additional time to deliver a game that meets expected quality standards. The studio promised to…
A new report revealed that artificial intelligence systems forget their safety measures the longer users engage with them. Cisco researchers found that extended conversations make AI chatbots more likely to produce harmful or illegal content. Using a “multi-turn attack” method, the study tested AI models from OpenAI, Meta, Google, Mistral, Alibaba, Deepseek, and Microsoft. Researchers conducted 499 conversations, each lasting five to ten exchanges, to see how many prompts it took to bypass safety systems. Cisco reported that when users asked several follow-up questions, the success rate for extracting unsafe information rose to 64 percent — compared to just 13…
Australia will enforce new online safety laws starting December 10, banning children under 16 from using major social media platforms. Reddit and livestreaming platform Kick have joined Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, YouTube, and Threads under the new restrictions. Communications Minister Anika Wells announced the update on Wednesday, calling it a world-first legal step to protect minors. Platforms that fail to prevent underage access face penalties of up to 50 million Australian dollars (€28.3 million). “We have met with several social media companies, and there is no excuse for ignoring this law,” Wells said in Canberra. She added, “These companies…
Belgian authorities shut down Brussels Zaventem Airport after reports of a drone flying over the airfield on Tuesday night. Public broadcaster VRT confirmed that all departures and arrivals were suspended following the sighting. The airport briefly reopened before closing again after a second drone appeared over the area. Liège Airport, which initially received diverted flights from Brussels, also closed later in the evening after a separate drone incident. A spokesperson for Skeyes, Belgium’s civil airspace authority, said the first drone appeared around 8 p.m. local time, forcing aircraft to reroute to Ostend-Bruges and Charleroi Brussels South airports. Officials remain on…
Nigeria faces growing unease after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action. Trump said the move targets the ongoing killings of Christians in Nigeria, warning that America would end all aid and “go in guns blazing” if the violence continues. His statement, posted Saturday, shocked Abuja and drew swift rejection from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Trump claimed that the U.S. must act to “wipe out Islamic terrorists” accused of massacring Christians. He instructed what he called the “Department of War” to plan a rapid and “vicious” response. Nigerian officials quickly condemned the remarks,…
A massive landslide struck Kenya’s western Rift Valley on Saturday, killing at least 21 people and leaving more than 30 missing. Continuous heavy rains triggered the disaster in the hilly Chesongoch area of Elgeyo Marakwet County, where over 1,000 homes collapsed under thick mud. Authorities confirmed that search and rescue teams remain on the ground despite ongoing rainfall. The short rain season has battered the region for days, worsening soil instability across steep slopes. Officials said the government airlifted 30 survivors with severe injuries to a hospital in Eldoret City. Survivors Describe Terrifying Moments Residents reported hearing a thunderous roar…
Researchers discovered that artificial intelligence understands Polish better than any other language, while English placed only sixth. A joint study by the University of Maryland (UMD) and Microsoft evaluated 26 languages and found Polish most effective for prompting AI systems. “Our findings were surprising and counterintuitive,” the authors explained. “English did not perform best across all models. It ranked sixth when we assessed long texts, while Polish led the results.” The research team tested major AI models—including OpenAI, Google Gemini, Qwen, Llama, and DeepSeek—by feeding them identical prompts in 26 different languages. Polish achieved an average accuracy rate of 88%…
Surging demand for iPhones lifted Apple’s revenue in the three months ending September, delivering record annual profits. Apple reported stronger-than-expected results despite ongoing trade tensions and its slow progress in artificial intelligence. The company credited the performance to robust sales of the new iPhone 17 lineup, launched last month. “Apple proudly announces record September-quarter revenue of $102.5 billion, including all-time highs for iPhone and Services,” said CEO Tim Cook. The iPhone boom pushed profits to $27.5 billion (€23.8bn), nearly double last year’s figure. Apple’s shares climbed 2% in after-hours trading. Apple refreshed the iPhone 17 with a redesigned “liquid glass”…
