Ukraine Considers Ceding Territory for Peace as War Fatigue Grows
A growing number of Ukrainians are considering ceding territory in the Donbas region to Russia in exchange for lasting peace, a significant shift in sentiment as the war continues, according to the NY Times. Khrystyna Yurchenko, a dance studio owner in the Donbas, stated she would give up her livelihood for peace, echoing the sentiments of other war-weary Ukrainians. This shift comes as the Kremlin insists that U.S.-backed peace negotiations will only advance if Ukraine agrees to relinquish the Donbas.
Giving up territory that Russia has been unable to capture has long been considered a red line. But what once seemed impossible now appears less so, as the Kremlin insists that U.S.-backed peace negotiations will advance only if Ukraine agrees to walk away from the Donbas. "For me, peace is the priority," said Yurchenko.
X Offices Raided in France, UK Investigates Grok
The French offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X were raided by the Paris prosecutor's cyber-crime unit as part of an investigation into suspected offenses, including unlawful data extraction and complicity in the possession of child pornography, BBC Technology reported. The prosecutor's office said that both Musk and former X chief executive Linda Yaccarino had been summoned to appear at hearings in April. Musk responded on X, calling the raid a "political attack."
Separately, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) announced a probe into Musk's AI tool, Grok, over its "potential to produce harmful sexualised image and video content," according to BBC Technology. X has not yet released an official statement.
China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles Over Safety Concerns
China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles (EVs), becoming the first country to prohibit the controversial design popularized by Tesla, BBC Technology reported. The decision follows scrutiny from safety watchdogs worldwide after several deadly incidents, including two fatal crashes in China involving Xiaomi EVs where power failures were suspected to have prevented doors from being opened.
Under the new regulations, cars must have a mechanical release both inside and outside the doors to be sold. The new rules are due to take effect on January 1, 2027, according to state media.
Wegovy Maker Warns of "Painful" Price Cuts as Shares Plunge
Shares in Novo Nordisk, the Danish company that produces Ozempic and Wegovy, plunged 18% after its chief executive warned that things would worsen before they improve following steep price cuts, according to BBC Business. Chief Executive Maziar Mike Doustdar called pricing pressures "unprecedented" and "painful."
Novo Nordisk reported that it expected profits and sales to fall by as much as 13%. The company said the situation had been "amplified" by a deal the firm and its rival Eli Lilly made with US President Donald Trump to lower the cost of weight-loss drugs for Americans. The company has faced turmoil in recent months, announcing thousands of job cuts amid warnings of increasing competition.
Netflix and Warner Bros. Defend Merger at Senate Hearing
Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery struggled to reassure skeptical lawmakers that their proposed $82 billion takeover would benefit consumers, workers, and the broader entertainment industry, BBC Technology reported. Members of the US Senate antitrust subcommittee, including both Democrats and Republicans, raised concerns about reduced competition, potential price rises, and the future of cinemas if the merger goes ahead. The deal is currently under review by the Department of Justice (DoJ).
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