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Each year, the tech world buzzes with anticipation for Nvidia's GTC conference, a rendezvous of innovation and creativity disguised as a tech symposium. This year was no different, seeing downtown San Jose immersed in a sea of cutting-edge technology and passionate enthusiasts. Arriving at this conclave of brilliant minds, one couldn't help but feel the pulse of ambition in the air. Tuesday was the highlight—the day when Jensen Huang, the enigmatic CEO of Nvidia, would share his vision in a…

And the Oscar for the fastest twelve months in recent memory undoubtedly goes to... well, this time it's not the dramatic, sweeping epics that have captured our imaginations but rather a more subdued yet pivotal year in cinema. It appears 2025 has taken a different path compared to its predecessors, especially for Irish talent at the Academy Awards. The spotlight, however, is still shining brightly on the biopic The Apprentice, co-produced by the Dublin-based Tailored Films. With nominations for Best Actor (Sebastian Stan)…

Pope Francis is currently in the midst of his sixth day at Rome's Gemelli hospital, undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection. In a recent update, the Vatican reassured the faithful that the pontiff remains alert and even enjoyed a modest breakfast this morning. This is certainly a welcome sign, given the circumstances. Unfortunately, it appears that the 88-year-old pope is now facing the beginnings of double pneumonia, a troubling complication that can lead to swelling and scarring in both lungs, severely…

This Sunday, the Grammy Awards will showcase music's luminaries as they vie for prestigious accolades. Among them are titans like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, both of whom have made indelible marks on the industry. Yet, the glamour of the evening is juxtaposed with a grim reality: Los Angeles is still reeling from the devastating wildfires that have scorched neighborhoods, bringing destruction to the heart of the city’s entertainment hub. In the aftermath of these tragic events, the music and film sectors, essential components…

Brace yourselves for an electrifying spectacle that captures hearts and minds worldwide—it's election night in the United States! Every four years, this event unfolds into a vibrant celebration full of electoral maps, dramatic calls, unexpected surprises, and the thrill of determining winners and losers. From past experiences, I can attest that the night takes on a life of its own; it's rarely predictable, and tonight might just feel like a thrilling rollercoaster ride. So, if you’re planning to burn the midnight oil, here…

Demonstrations for the return of peace continue. In Beni in particular, the students decided to spend the night in front of the town hall building to demand that the head of state be present in the region. Félix Tshisekedi had promised to move army personnel from Kinshasa to northern Kivu, and he had announced that he himself would come to settle in the region. This is what these young people remember in this movement that has been radicalized since Thursday 22 April. Here the students organize themselves. Those who…

The Democratic Republic of Congo launched its first curfew on the evening of Friday 18 December. Against a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases, the authorities have decided to ban all activities from 21:00 to 05:00, except with exceptional permission. In the streets of Kinshasa, Congolese have been forced to adapt to this new situation and are currently unlimited.…

The French-Ivorian director Philippe Lacôte has chosen MACA, the Abidjan Jail (the biggest jail in West Africa), as the primary character in his newest characteristic movie "La Nuit des rois", which might be launched in Abidjan's theaters on December 4. Notorious criminals or sad harmless individuals, the artistically gifted prisoners carry out an expiatory dance that bears the struggling of the modern historical past of the Ivory Coast. The movie was chosen by Ivorian cultural our bodies to signify the nation on the 2021…