Author: OMN AI
Influencers linked to the online “manosphere” are convincing healthy young men that normal changes in mood, energy or libido mean they have low testosterone, according to a new study. Researchers analysing popular posts on TikTok and Instagram found routine testosterone testing was being promoted as essential to being a “real man”, despite it being medically unnecessary for most young men. The study, published in Social Science and Medicine, said influencers often frame everyday experiences as medical problems, driving demand for tests, supplements and hormone treatments. Lead author Emma Grundtvig Gram from the University of Copenhagen described this as a growing…
Any Agreement Must Go Before All Allies Any security arrangement for Greenland negotiated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will need to be presented to all NATO members before it can move forward, Spain’s foreign minister has said. Speaking to Euronews on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, José Manuel Albares stressed that the talks so far amount to a bilateral discussion, not a formal NATO decision. “This is not NATO,” Albares told Euronews. “It is the Secretary General of NATO talking to one of the allies.” He added that no detailed information has been shared with…
Blue Origin has announced plans for a massive satellite internet network. The company is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin said it will launch more than 5,400 satellites into orbit. The project marks a major expansion of the company’s space operations. The network aims to provide uninterrupted internet access worldwide. TeraWave Focuses on Speed and Global Coverage The company named the satellite system TeraWave. Blue Origin said it will deliver continuous internet service across the globe. The network will also transfer massive amounts of data at very high speeds. Blue Origin said TeraWave will outperform existing commercial satellite…
Plants growing close together can warn one another about stress, helping nearby plants survive conditions that would otherwise cause serious damage. In experiments with thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana), researchers grew plants either in isolation or packed so closely that their leaves touched. When exposed to intense light, isolated plants suffered severe damage, while crowded plants coped far better by rapidly activating protective mechanisms. Within an hour, densely grown plants switched on more than 2,000 genes linked to defence against multiple stresses. Isolated plants showed little change in gene activity, suggesting they received no warning signal. The study found that stressed…
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before trial. The case was scheduled to begin in Los Angeles. Lawyers announced the settlement during a California Superior Court hearing. Snap later said all parties resolved the matter amicably. The terms of the agreement remain confidential. Other Tech Giants Remain in Court Other defendants include Meta, owner of Instagram, TikTok parent ByteDance, and Google parent Alphabet. None of these companies have settled. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M., alleged that platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. Because the remaining…
The United States is preparing to welcome over 77 million international visitors in 2025. Experts say this reflects a strong recovery in global travel and rising interest in visiting the country. Tourism authorities report that the increase follows years of growth in leisure and business travel. International travelers are showing renewed confidence in visiting U.S. destinations after recent travel slowdowns. Major cities and popular attractions are expecting higher numbers of visitors. Airports, hotels, and transportation networks are preparing to handle the surge efficiently. Early bookings are already rising as travelers plan trips months in advance. Officials highlighted that tourism contributes significantly…
A new artificial intelligence tool approved in the United States could significantly improve how doctors detect fetal abnormalities during pregnancy, helping address a long-standing gap in prenatal care. A Smarter Way to Read Ultrasounds The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared an AI-powered ultrasound assistant developed by American start-up BioticsAI for clinical use. The software works alongside existing ultrasound machines, analysing images in real time while scans are being performed. Prenatal ultrasounds are a routine part of pregnancy care, offering doctors a window into how a baby is developing. However, many abnormalities affecting organs or limbs can still be…
Netflix has revised its $82.7bn (£61.5bn) takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, switching to an all-cash offer to speed up approval and block a hostile rival bid from Paramount Skydance. The offer keeps the same valuation of $27.75 per share but removes shares from the deal, giving WBD investors greater certainty and allowing a shareholder vote as early as April. The WBD board continues to unanimously back Netflix’s proposal. Under the deal, WBD shareholders would also receive shares in a spun-off global networks business, including CNN and Discovery, which Netflix is not acquiring. Paramount is pressing ahead with its own…
Donald Trump said he will impose tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland demand. He vowed to act “100%” on the threat. European allies immediately defended Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark said no leader can pressure ownership of the territory. Denmark’s foreign minister rejected coercion. He said Greenland’s status will not change. He stressed the territory remains part of the Danish kingdom. European leaders repeated that stance in coordinated statements. Europe Stands Firm on Greenland UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reaffirmed Britain’s position. She said only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. She rejected outside interference. Other Nato allies issued similar…
Poland’s central bank has quietly built one of Europe’s largest gold stockpiles, pushing its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, now worth more than €63 billion. The move underscores a long-term strategy to strengthen economic security amid global uncertainty. Why Gold Sits at the Heart of Poland’s Strategy For years, National Bank of Poland (NBP) president Adam Glapiński has argued that gold plays a unique role in safeguarding the country’s finances. Unlike currencies or bonds, gold carries no credit risk, is not tied to the monetary policy of other nations, and tends to hold its value during financial turmoil. Those…
