Russia Banned From This Year's Eurovision

The event returned last year after a year’s hiatus due to theCOVID-19pandemic. This year’s contest is set to take place in May in Turin, Italy. Both the US and European Union havelevied sanctions against Russiafollowing its invasion of Ukraine. The contest isn’t the only large-scale event impacted by Russia’s invasion. The match will be relocated to Stade de France in Paris,according to a statement.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Misty Martin

Russia Partially Restricts Access to Facebook

As a result, they have announced they will restrict the use of our services." Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the start of a “special military operation” in Ukraine early Thursday. Shortly after, explosions were reported in multiple cities, including Kyiv, the country’s capital.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Melinda Thompson

Russia Reportedly Bans All Meta Platforms, Except WhatsApp

Russia had already blocked Facebook and Instagram, but the court reportedly says the decision will not affect WhatsApp. The ban will take effect immediately, Russian news outlet Tass reported, citing Judge Olga Solopova. Individuals will reportedly not be held liable for using Meta’s services. Facebook and Instagram werebanned earlier this monthfor labeling and blocking Russia state media. Meta didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Joanne Shah

Russia throttles Twitter speed over claims of illicit content

The slowdown affects all mobile gear connections and half of stationary computing devices. Namely, the primary slowdown of the service speed," Roskomnadzor said in a translated statement. The move follows similar pushback against the social media platform from authorities in Turkey and India. Throttling Twitter may’ve already created unexpected results, however. web link monitoring organization Kentik noted dips in overall mobile usage in Russia on Wednesday.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Javier Parks

Russian Capsule Brings Record-Setting NASA Astronaut Back to Earth

The routine return comes amidRussia’s military invasion of Ukraineand weeks of tension between the Kremlin and Washington. In the end, everyone made it back to Earth with smiling faces and no incident.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 32 words · Brian Smith

Russian Internet Takes a Hit as Cogent Cuts Off Its Backbone Network

The Washington, DC-based company made the move primarily to protect against possible Russian cyberattacks. China’s Great Firewall for years has censored and blocked many services. On Friday,Russia began blocking Facebook. “Cogent’s web connection isn’t the only path out of Russia. Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Intel andAdobehavestopped selling their tech products in Russia.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Michael Soto

Russian State-Sponsored Cyberattackers Targeted US Defense Contractors, CISA Says

Read more:As Russia’s Cyberattacks on Ukraine Mount, the Risk of Impact in Other Countries Rises

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 15 words · Mario Cantu

Rwanda Orders 2 Million More Drone Deliveries by 2029 with Zipline Deal

Zipline’s unmanned, self-piloting aircraft have beendelivering medicine and blood supplies in Rwandafor six years. Over its history, Zipline has made 450,000 deliveries. That’ll include items like financial payments, postal service items, food and agricultural products. The deal illustrates the drone delivery business' growing maturity. At least they can where airspace regulations permit drones. Zipline’s operations already are notable in Rwanda.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Douglas Thompson

Ryan Gosling could be playing Ken in an upcoming Barbie movie

Warner Bros. didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Deadline notes that with Gosling potentially signing on, the film could soon be green-lighted. If so, filmmakers would reportedly aim to shoot early next year.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 35 words · Oscar Stein

Saddle Up Sci-Fi Cowboys, Kawasaki Has a Rideable Robotic Goat

It has horns that light up, and delicate legs that can be lowered and then sprout wheels. And it’s strong enough that a full-sized human can mount it like a horse and ride it around. Kawasaki has been working on a"Robust Humanoid Platform" (RHP) called Kaleidosince 2015. “That’s why we started developing Bex, a quadruped walking robot. Its upper body can be adapted for different needs, depending on how it’s going to be used....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Dr. Stacie Gilbert

Safeguard Your iPhone 15 With 10% Off Protective Gear at Torras

Apple has finally dropped the newiPhone 15lineup. And right now you’ll get10% off all iPhone 15 related productswhen you use promo codeCNETIP10at checkout. Or snag the same deal with this promo code atAmazon. And don’t leave your screen behind. There are evencamera protectorsavailable for the Pro and Pro Max models for $21 right now. Check out theentire sale selectionat Torras.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Janet Peterson

Saints Row reboot lets you steal your way into a criminal startup

The game is slated for release on Feb. 25 of next year. And the obligatory crap-the-car-stalled moment. Watch for more information about the game soon.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 25 words · Cynthia Oneal

Saints Row Trailer Highlights the Reboot's Array of Customization Options

It takes place in “Santo Ileso,” a fictional crime-filled city in the US Southwest. There are more than 80 vehicles to collect and modify as you yo.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 27 words · Amy Barnes