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Some people can’t think about past mistakes without getting stuck in the endless “What if?” mental loop. Others, however, choose to confess them to the entire Internet, having them mended with a little help from social media users.Responding to a prompt on X (formerly known as Twitter) that invited users to reveal “a piece of lore” about themselves, a man named Somto Ihezue recalled a regrettable decision he made regarding his best friend from childhood.“When I was 7, my mum took me to a new school without prior notice,…

“I hope you realize this is not a concert,” said Nvidia president Jensen Huang to an audience so large, it filled up the SAP Center in San Jose. This is how he introduced what is perhaps the complete opposite of a concert: the company’s GTC event. “You have arrived at a developers conference. There will be a lot of science describing algorithms, computer architecture, mathematics. I sense a very heavy weight in the room; all of a sudden, you’re in the wrong place.” It may not have been a rock concert, but the…

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event timeline (rumoured)A recent report indicated that the South Korean tech giant might host its Unpacked event to unveil its foldable phones in early July.Now, supporting this claim, a report, which cited an unnamed source, mentioned that the event could occur sometime between early and mid-July.The latest report also states Paris as the alleged venue for the Galaxy Unpacked event.As per the report, Samsung likely aims to synchronise its product launch with the beginning of the Paris Olympics on…

The MTV EMAs, one of the glitziest nights in the global pop music calendar, is to be held in Manchester for the first time.The music network’s Europe music awards will be held on 10 November at the city’s new Co-op Live arena, which is set to become the UK’s largest indoor venue when it opens in April.Bev Craig, leader of Manchester city council, said: “With the expertise, experience and reputation we also have for delivering successful, world-class events, we’re confident Manchester will provide a superb platform for the…

A seemingly ordinary trip to the supermarket with a toddler sparked a viral debate on parenting etiquette and consideration for others, as a mom faced criticism for letting her child learn and contribute at their own pace, a pace that wasn’t to everyone’s appreciation.After posting a viral video on TikTok showcasing her one-year-old at the supermarket checkout, Amy was asked if teaching her child how to navigate life should be done at the expense of others.Amy, who did her weekly grocery shop with her partner and…

A prestigious literary award for science fiction, which was hosted in China for the first time, has come under fire for excluding several authors from the 2023 awards, raising concerns about interference or censorship in the awards process.The New York Times bestseller Babel by RF Kuang, an episode of the Netflix drama The Sandman and the author Xiran Jay Zhao were among the works and authors excluded from the 2023 Hugo awards, which were administered by the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) in Chengdu in…

A University of Sydney-led study challenges the prevailing view of opioids as the most effective pain relievers for cancer, revealing significant evidence gaps and suggesting NSAIDs as a potential alternative. This research advocates for more informed choices in cancer pain management, emphasizing patient empowerment and the consideration of non-opioid options.Our understanding of the role of opioid medicines in cancer pain is challenged by a new review.Researchers studying opioid data for cancer-related pain discovered…

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Chris Stern and Jorge Engels | CNN Arnold Schwarzenegger will face criminal tax proceedings after failing to declare an item upon arrival to Germany, a Munich Customs press officer told CNN Wednesday. “He did not declare a product. A product that was imported from non-EU countries in order to remain in the EU. And this process applies to everyone,” the press officer Thomas Meister said. Meister said the former California governor and movie star was released and traveled on after being held for…

When you think of the Moon, the adjective "damp" generally doesn't spring to mind.Earth's natural satellite is known to be very dry; a gray ball of gunpowder-scented dust and ancient volcanic rock. It's been a long time since anyone thought there might be an ocean of liquid water up there.Yet the Moon isn't as devoid of water as appearances suggest… and early in its history, it may have been wetter still.According to a new analysis of a meteorite determined to have originated on the Moon, the lunar crust was once far…

Arnold Schwarzenegger was briefly held by customs officers at Munich airport on Wednesday after allegedly failing to declare a €26,000 (£22,000) Audemars Piguet watch the Terminator star was planning to sell at an auction in aid of his climate crisis charity.The Austrian-born actor and former governor of California, 76, was stopped at the airport for about three hours upon arrival from Los Angeles, according to the German tabloid Bild, which quoted customs officials.Schwarzenegger was taken aside by officers who searched…