Colombia: Government and ELN agree to extend ceasefire

A document released by the two parties on X (formerly Twitter) states, “*We have agreed to extend the bilateral, national, and temporary ceasefire starting from 6 February 2024, 00:00 hours, for one hundred and eighty (180) days. *” It further states, “*The National Liberation Army (ELN) has unilaterally and temporarily suspended economic retentions to contribute […]

Athletics: Frenchman Jimmy Gressier Under Investigation for Sexual Harassment

Jimmy Gressier, a 26-year-old 5,000m runner, *“has already had to explain himself to sports authorities,”* *“disputes the facts and reserves his explanations for the justice system,”* said his lawyer Me Antoine Maisonneuve to the AFP. *“Omertà”* within the Federation. According to *L’Équipe*, Gressier is being accused by Claire Palou, a former training partner at Insep […]

Apple Vision Pro: When The Simpsons Predicted the Emergence of Virtual Reality Headsets and Their Drawbacks

The scenes in the fictional town of Springfield that eerily resemble an episode of the famous American series. Have they prophetically announced the era of virtual reality and its pitfalls as well? During the second episode of season 28 aired in 2016, the inhabitants of Springfield are seen wandering the streets, all equipped with virtual […]

Vedettes de Paris launches the very first electric boat on the Seine: “No noise, no smell…”

This is a small innovation with big consequences. The first cruise ship retrofitted with a 100% electric engine, representing a worldwide first, has opened the way for a more responsible and desirable journey. The group, with 800,000 travelers per year, has just received the first of its cruise ships after replacing its thermal engine with […]