Author: OMN AI

Coca-Cola has launched legal action against Vue after the cinema chain switched its European soft drinks supply to PepsiCo, ending a relationship of nearly 25 years. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain filed the claim to recover alleged unpaid debts following the contract’s termination. Vue, which operates more than 220 cinemas across eight countries, said the disputed amount was under £100,000 and has now been resolved, with the winding-up petition withdrawn. Vue’s founder, Tim Richards, criticised the move, saying the issue could have been settled without lawyers. PepsiCo became Vue’s exclusive supplier last year, mirroring a similar switch made by rival…

US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Canada. He said the United States would impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods. Trump shared the threat on his social media platform. He said the tariffs would take effect immediately. The warning targets any trade deal or strategic partnership between Canada and China. Trump said Canada would face severe penalties if it pursued agreements with Beijing. He said the tariffs would cover all Canadian products entering the United States. He framed the move as protection for American industries. He offered no exemptions or negotiations. The statement escalated tensions between…

Real estate leaders are praising recent federal housing initiatives aimed at improving affordability and supporting homeownership. Industry experts say these measures are helping stabilize the mortgage market and make it easier for families to buy homes. The initiatives include policies to expand access to mortgages, provide financial assistance for first-time buyers, and increase support for affordable housing programs. Experts note that such efforts address longstanding challenges in the U.S. housing market. One major focus of the federal policies is homeownership. Programs designed to help first-time buyers reduce barriers, such as high down payments and limited financing options, have received strong…

Google’s AI Overviews feature most frequently cites YouTube when answering health-related search queries, according to new research that raises concerns about the reliability of information seen by up to 2 billion users each month. The study, conducted by researchers at SE Ranking, analysed more than 50,000 German-language health searches made in Berlin. It found that YouTube accounted for 4.43% of all citations used in AI Overviews—more than any hospital network, government health body or academic institution. By comparison, established medical sources such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Mayo Clinic appeared less frequently. Researchers warned that YouTube is…

Peace negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine are set to continue Saturday in Abu Dhabi, bringing together officials from Ukraine, Russia and the United States. The talks come as the war nears its fourth year, with all sides under pressure to show signs of progress. Donbas at the Heart of the Talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the discussions are expected to focus heavily on the future of eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, a long-contested area that remains central to any potential settlement. He said Ukrainian negotiators are providing him with near-hourly updates, highlighting the significance of the…

Every month, hundreds of millions of users visit Pinterest to discover new styles and creative ideas. One popular page called “the most ridiculous things” offers unusual inspiration. It shows Crocs repurposed as flower pots. It features cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. It even presents a gingerbread house built from vegetables. Many users do not realise the technology behind these recommendations is not always American. Pinterest now experiments with Chinese artificial intelligence models to improve its recommendation engine. The platform increasingly relies on this technology to personalise shopping and discovery. Pinterest chief executive Bill Ready said the platform now operates like an AI-powered shopping…

Fallout From Trump’s Front-Line Remarks The UK government has hit back after Donald Trump suggested NATO allies did not fight on the front lines in Afghanistan, comments that triggered anger among politicians, veterans and bereaved families. In an interview with Fox News, the US president appeared unaware that 457 British soldiers were killed during the conflict that followed the September 11 attacks, implying allied forces stayed largely away from combat. British officials said the remarks wrongly downplayed the role played by NATO troops, pointing to official figures showing that 405 of the UK’s 457 fatalities were the result of hostile…

Japan is developing the world’s fastest train, the L0 Series maglev, which has reached test speeds of 603.5km/h, far faster than any train currently in commercial service. Built by Central Japan Railway Company, the train will run on the new Chuo Shinkansen line, cutting travel time between Tokyo and Nagoya to about 40 minutes, and eventually linking Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka in roughly an hour. The speed comes from magnetic levitation, which lifts the train above the track and eliminates friction. But the project is expensive – costs are already around £52bn (€60bn) – and has been delayed until the…

TikTok has finalized a deal that guarantees the app will continue operating in the United States. The company announced the agreement on Thursday, ending years of political and legal uncertainty. The move resolves a long-standing conflict between Washington and Beijing. The dispute began during Donald Trump’s first presidency, when he attempted to ban TikTok over national security concerns. US law threatened to block the app in January 2025 unless ByteDance sold its American operations. Trump delayed enforcement multiple times after returning to office. The core issue centered on TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. Under the deal, American owners now license the system,…

Influencers linked to the online “manosphere” are convincing healthy young men that normal changes in mood, energy or libido signal low testosterone, according to a study in Social Science and Medicine. Researchers analysed high-reach posts on TikTok and Instagram, finding testosterone was marketed as essential to masculinity despite routine screening being medically unjustified for most young men. The lead author from the University of Copenhagen said influencers often medicalised ordinary experiences to create demand for tests and treatments, many tied to undisclosed financial interests. Medical experts warned that unnecessary testing can cause harm, noting that symptoms blamed on low testosterone…