Category: TNS

  • Europe Headed for Ice Age 2.0?

    A new study warns that weakening ocean currents in the North Atlantic could trigger colder, harsher winters across Europe, echoing conditions last seen during the Little Ice Age. Scientists say the subpolar gyre’s instability since the 1950s could reshape Europe’s climate, though not all experts agree.

  • Do You Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day?

    New research shows 7,000 daily steps are as beneficial as 10,000, reducing risks of heart disease, diabetes, dementia and more. The 10,000-step target, born from 1960s marketing, isn’t science-based. Experts say any movement helps—whether parking farther, taking stairs, or indoor laps. The key: keep moving in ways you’ll sustain.

  • States Propose First AI Safety Laws in U.S.

    AI “doomers” like Nate Soares and Dan Hendrycks now warn it’s too late to stop a runaway future. With bizarre chatbot behaviour, new “reasoning” models, and a detailed “AI 2027” scenario, their message is turning fatalistic: today’s flaws could become tomorrow’s existential threats. The alarm is growing harder to dismiss.

  • Ray Dalio’s Stark Warning for America

    Ray Dalio warns that widening income inequality could push the US towards autocracy, with political polarisation weakening democracy. He also criticised Donald Trump’s pressure on the Federal Reserve, cautioning it risks undermining global confidence in the dollar.

  • Japan Fights Back Against China’s Cars

    Japanese automakers are losing ground in Thailand as Chinese carmakers gain market share with aggressive discounts and EVs. To fight back, Japan’s Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Mazda are launching low-priced hybrid vehicles and boosting local production.