US President-elect Donald Trump phoned Matt Gaetz, his nominee for Attorney General, eight days after nominating him to inform him that he wouldn’t get confirmed due to Republican senators’ concerns about the sex scandals and investigations surrounding Gaetz. Trump stated that “you don’t have the votes” and acknowledged that senators were troubled by the distractions. … Read more
Russia launched an experimental medium-range ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday, President Vladimir Putin announced, citing the supply of weapons to Kyiv by the United States and its Western allies as a reason for the strike. The Pentagon described the missile, known as RS-26 Rubezh, as an advanced variant of Russia’s intermediate-range ballistic missile. The … Read more
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK has sparked controversy by stating that World War III has begun, citing the involvement of multiple countries and military forces in the conflict. In a speech at the UP-100 award ceremony, he claimed that Ukraine faces an unprecedented threat from North Korea, Iran, China, and Russia. The ambassador pointed out … Read more
CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez has outlined a roadmap for expanding the university system in the coming year, reflecting on two years of enrollment growth. The 25-school system saw a 3% increase in matriculants this year, with community colleges experiencing a 6% spike and graduate students growing by 4%. Matos Rodríguez credited the enrollment rebounds … Read more
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has faced widespread criticism over its handling of apartment repairs and vendor management, according to a new audit by Comptroller Brad Lander. The audit found that NYCHA failed to adequately follow up on repairs by hired vendors and often lacked documentation to prove that the work was done. … Read more
Rockstar Games has hinted at exciting developments for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), following its Golden Joystick Awards win earlier this year. In a brief acceptance speech, the developer praised fans and acknowledged the significance of GTA 5’s ongoing influence on the gaming industry. The latest trailer for GTA 6 was released in December … Read more
Rockstar’s long-awaited sequel, Grand Theft Auto 6, has taken the top spot as the most wanted game of 2025 according to voters at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024. This year’s award marks a significant milestone in the gaming industry, with GTA 6 beating out several high-profile releases, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Death Stranding 2. … Read more
Shazam, the song recognition service acquired by Apple in 2018, has achieved a major milestone. Users have now identified over 100 billion songs, with Dance Monkey by Tones and I being recognized more than 45 million times. The app remains available as a standalone download on the App Store and Google Play Store, but its … Read more
Astronomers have captured the most detailed image yet of a dying star located 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy containing over 30 billion stars. The star, WOH G64, is a red supergiant that has been shedding massive amounts of gas and dust as it approaches its final stages. The European … Read more
Next year’s iPhone 17 lineup is set to shake up the mobile market, but with significant sacrifices that may make it harder for some users to decide which model to buy. The most anticipated release is the ultra-thin 17 Air, a major departure from traditional Apple design. Here are key factors to consider when deciding … Read more