Cibo e viaggi / Food and travel notes by Livio Acerbo
Bowen: Why Ukraine Remains Defiant and Does Not Feel Close to Defeat As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds into its fifth year on February 24, 2026, Ukrainian forces show no signs of capitulation. Despite relentless Russian pressure, Kyiv’s defiance stems from tactical adaptations, strategic calculations […]
Inside the Quixotic Team Trying to Build an Entire World in a 20-Year-Old Game In the pixelated expanse of Minecraft, a 20-year-old sandbox game launched in 2009, a dedicated collective known as Build the Earth pursues an audacious dream: recreating the entire planet at a […]
Here are the major world news stories from February 25, 2026: Ukraine War Anniversary: The UN General Assembly passed a resolution on February 24 supporting Ukraine, backing its international borders and expressing concern over intensifying Russian attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure. The vote passed […]
Spotify’s “Mix” feature now has an option called “Smart Reorder” that can automatically sort users’ playlists based on beats per minute (BPM) and key, organizing songs for the best flow from one track to the next. It builds on the existing Mix feature in Spotify […]
As expected, Samsung has taken the wraps off its flagship lineup for 2026. Introduced during the company’s recent Unpacked event, the new Galaxy devices – which include the standard S26, the larger S26 Plus, and the high-end S26 Ultra – will be available on March […]
Based on today’s news coverage, here are the major developments: Middle East and Iran: President Trump declared in his State of the Union address that the U.S. “wiped out” Iran’s nuclear program, but warned that Tehran is attempting to restart it[1]. Trump vowed never to […]
Google’s Gemini AI is getting one step closer to being more like an actual assistant. Starting with some Pixel 10 phones and the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, Gemini will be able to hail an Uber or put together a DoorDash order on its own. It’s […]
We’re here in San Francisco, where Samsung is set to unveil its new Galaxy S26 series phones and probably some accessories to go with them starting at 1PM ET. Keep in mind this isn’t Samsung’s foldy phone event, which usually occurs in the summer. One […]
German Chancellor Lands in Beijing for Inaugural China Trip German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in Beijing, marking his inaugural official visit to China as leader. This three-day diplomatic tour, commencing on February 25, 2026, underscores Germany’s commitment to deepening ties with its largest trading […]
Apple is bringing age verification to the UK, as the latest iOS 26.4 beta prompts users to verify that they’re over 18 following installation. As shown in screenshots posted to Reddit, Apple says users who don’t confirm their age “will not be able to download […]