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Bronze vessel with ancient alcohol from a Qin-era tomb, next to restoration tools and a sample of liquid in a flask

Living History: How 2300-Year-Old Alcohol from a Qin Tomb Revealed Ancient Technologies

Science 05/28/2026, 15:24

🍶 Archaeologists found 2300-year-old alcohol in a Chinese tomb! Inside a bronze vessel — 3.74 liters of ancient grain drink, preserved thanks to unique sealing. A breakthrough in studying ancient Chinese technologies! 🏺🔬

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Panorama of Hong Kong with a view of skyscrapers and the sea strait, illustrating the city's status as a financial center

Where Capital Went: Hong Kong Ousted Switzerland from the List of Top Financial Havens

Economy 05/28/2026, 15:24

The financial world is changing: Hong Kong has officially surpassed Switzerland to become the main "safe" for foreign capital 🏦📉. Find out why investors are massively leaving Europe for Asia and what advantages the new jurisdiction offers 🌏💰.

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Destroyed school bus after collision with a train at a railway crossing in Belgium

Tragedy in Belgium: Train Collides with School Bus, Fatalities Reported

Incidents 05/28/2026, 15:24

A fatal accident occurred in Belgium: a train collided with a school bus. Four people died, five children were hospitalized. The town is in shock; residents mourn and support the affected families. 🚂🚌💔

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Close-up of the Moon's surface with craters and erosion traces, site of the future NASA base

The Moon is once again the target: NASA orders equipment to build a base on the South Pole

Science 05/28/2026, 15:23

NASA has officially begun preparations to build a base on the Moon's South Pole. Landing modules, rovers, and drones have already been ordered, and the first astronaut landing is scheduled for 2028. 🚀🌑

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View of Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavik and the city of Iceland, which has become the most expensive in the world

Iceland Overtakes Switzerland as the World's Most Expensive Country: How Tourism Broke the Economy

Economy 05/28/2026, 15:23

Iceland has reclaimed the title of the world's most expensive country, overtaking Switzerland. 🇮🇸📈 The main cause is the tourism boom, which has driven up inflation and housing prices. Experts warn: the country may become too expensive even for its own guests. 🏔️💸

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Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov presents details of the army reform to MPs

Soldiers at the Frontline to Receive up to 400,000 Hryvnias: Details of the Ministry of Defense Reform Revealed

Politics 05/28/2026, 15:09

The Ministry of Defense has revealed details of the reform: soldiers at the frontline may receive up to 400,000 hryvnias per month 💰. Basic allowance will increase to 30,000, and clear 2-year contracts with subsequent rest will be introduced for soldiers 🇺🇦. 📉

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Tennis player Alexandra Oleynikova in action on the Roland Garros court

Roland Garros: Oleynikova Saved the Match After a 'Bagel' and Advanced to the Third Round

Sports 05/28/2026, 14:50

Alexandra Oleynikova made an incredible comeback at Roland Garros! 🇺🇦🎾 After a crushing 'bagel' in the second set, the Ukrainian saved herself in the super tie-break and for the first time in her career advanced to the third round of a major. Now she has joined Svitolina and Kostyuk in the round of 16. 🏆

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Viktor Treugubov in Armed Forces of Ukraine uniform against a camouflage background

Treugubov on Russia's 'Spring Offensive': Enemy's Offensive Impetus Has Waned, Initiative Returns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Politics 05/28/2026, 14:55

Viktor Treugubov stated that the offensive impetus of the Russian army has waned: attacks continue, but without real territorial gains. On key directions, including Liman and Kupiansk, the enemy is forced to retreat, and the initiative returns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦🛡️

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A human and an android sitting opposite each other in a minimalist space, symbolizing the convergence of technology and humanity

The Chinese Strike: How Cheap Androids Are Conquering the World and Turning Work into a Subscription

Technology 05/28/2026, 14:55

China is conquering the humanoid robot market, selling them 10 times cheaper than American analogues. 🤖 While the West argues about ethics, Beijing is building factories and turning robots into a mass subscription service. This is a repetition of the iPhone story, but in the physical world. 🚀

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Google AI counted two 'P's in its own name: why neural networks can't count

Technology 05/28/2026, 14:55

Google's AI search caused a real embarrassment: the algorithm counted two 'P's in the word 'Google' 🤯. It turns out that neural networks cannot count letters due to architectural peculiarities. We analyze why the 'omnipotent' AI cannot handle the alphabet and why you cannot blindly trust its answers 🤖❌

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Robotic arm of barista Jarvis pouring coffee into a cup, demonstrating precision and automation of the beverage preparation process

Jarvis the Robot Barista: How AI Learned to Brew Coffee Better Than Humans and Create Latte Art

Technology 05/28/2026, 14:54

Jarvis the robot barista from the startup Artly is already working in Muji coffee shops and brewing coffee with precision down to 0.1 grams 🤖☕. The system was trained on the movements of a latte art champion and uses computer vision for quality control. Find out how AI is changing the coffee industry and whether a robot can replace a human! 🚀

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Homelander from the series 'The Boys' in a blue suit with red gloves, saluting with his hand

From Comic Parody to Trump Satire: Why the Finale of 'The Boys' Disappointed Fans

Culture 05/28/2026, 14:54

'The Boys' has ended — and this event sparked a storm of emotions. The series, which began as a parody of comics, became a satire on Trump's America. But why did the finale disappoint fans? 🤔🦸‍♂️💥

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Anna Dorosh at the Ministry of Health of Ukraine during the appointment scandal

Anna Dorosh at the Ministry of Health: Why the Appointment of a 25-Year-Old Woman Sparked Public Outcry

Politics 05/28/2026, 14:54

The appointment of Anna Dorosh to a position at the Ministry of Health has caused an emotional storm on social media. Not only her age is being discussed, but also the scandalous biography of her father. We explore what lies behind this resonance. 🏥🇺🇦

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Anonymous hacker in a hoodie against a background of digital coins and attack schemes, illustrating cryptocurrency theft via phishing

Shadow in the Hood: How Fake Google Ads Stole $400,000 from Crypto Investors

Technology 05/28/2026, 14:54

Fake Uniswap ads on Google have already brought scammers $400,000. Hackers use hidden frames to deceive search engine moderation and drain funds from users' wallets. 🚨💸

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Disassembled GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card with missing graphics processor and signs of overheating on the fiberglass

RTX 5090 turns into a 'hollow shell': how scammers cut out chips and deceive buyers

Technology 05/28/2026, 14:54

The secondary market for graphics cards has turned into a minefield: scammers are selling RTX 5090s without chips, cutting them out using heat. How to recognize a 'hollow shell' and not lose money? 🚫💸

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Two high-speed trains against the backdrop of a revenue growth chart: the blue Anthropic train overtakes the orange OpenAI train

Claude Overtakes ChatGPT: How Anthropic Became the Most Profitable AI Startup

Technology 05/28/2026, 14:53

The AI market has flipped: Anthropic has overtaken OpenAI in revenue by 35% 📉📈. While Sam Altman fought with the board of directors, Dario Amodei poached corporate clients. The battle for the IPO is just beginning! 🚀

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YouTube Introduces Automatic AI Content Detection: What Changes for Viewers and Creators

Technology 05/28/2026, 14:53

YouTube now automatically labels videos with AI content—even if the creator forgot to do so. Warnings will be more visible, and creators can contest labels. 🎥🤖 #YouTube #AI #Technology

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Silver BMW ALPINA concept car with a characteristic sharp "shark nose" driving on the road

BMW ALPINA's Shark Nose: How Engineers Hid Radars in a Retro Facade

Technology 05/28/2026, 14:53

BMW ALPINA has returned the legendary "shark nose," but faced the main problem: where to hide radars and cameras without ruining the retro style? 🦈🚗 We analyze how engineers coped with this task.

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