Windows 11 24H2 Fails with USB Scanning Devices and More

Windows 11 version 24H2 is plagued by compatibility issues, with thousands of beta testers seemingly unable to catch them all. The latest problem affecting users is the incompatibility between Windows 11 24H2 and USB scanning devices using eSCL technology. This issue has already caused service disruptions in businesses and homes. Microsoft confirmed that after installing … Read more

MTA Eyes Drones to Track Buses Amid Union Concerns

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is exploring the use of drones to track its fleet of 6,000 buses, but union representatives are raising concerns about job losses. The agency is seeking qualified vendors to develop or implement drone technology that can provide real-time data on bus locations and operations. According to a recent request for … Read more

Canada Prepares for US Tariffs Amid Donald Trump’s Threats

Canada is taking steps to prepare for potential retaliatory tariffs on its products in the event that President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs as threatened. According to a senior official, Canada is examining possible targets for tariffs if Trump follows through with his plan. The threat comes after Trump announced plans to impose a 25% … Read more

US Home Buyers Face Uncertain 2025 Market

US home buyers may see a better market next year if mortgage rates stabilize, according to a report from Zillow. The report predicts that 2025 will bring more listing inventory, giving buyers more options and leverage in negotiations. Zillow chief economist Skylar Olsen stated that buying a home in 2024 was surprisingly competitive due to … Read more

US Considers Chip Sales Curbs to China Amid Beijing’s Ambitions

The United States is reportedly planning to impose additional restrictions on the sale of semiconductor equipment and AI memory chips to China. This move would mark a significant escalation in a crackdown on Beijing’s tech ambitions, but falls short of earlier proposals. As a result, Japanese chip-related stocks have seen a notable increase, while mainland … Read more

The Science of Sensationalism: Why Results Often Go Awry

Astronomers have long been fascinated by the mysteries of the universe, from primordial waves to alien megastructures. However, recent high-profile claims often fall flat due to methodological flaws or overhyped sensationalism. In 2014, scientists announced a groundbreaking discovery of cosmic inflation, only to find that interstellar dust compromised their analysis. Similarly, the mysterious light pattern … Read more

Oyster Season Opens in Mississippi Gulf Coast After Decades of Damage

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is set to open its first oyster season since 2018, with a limited 10-day period from November 13th. The state Department of Marine Resources has established harvest limits of 10 sacks per vessel for commercial and recreational harvesting. Following the devastating 2010 BP oil spill and subsequent flooding, which damaged oyster … Read more

Hezbollah Suffered Major Blow in War with Israel

Hezbollah’s 13-month war with Israel has ended with a 60-day cease-fire that the organization is struggling to convince anyone, except its most fervent loyalists, that is not a defeat. The group’s weakness and isolation are evident after three months of Israeli attacks that have decimated its leadership, including secretary general Hassan Nasrallah, and forced hundreds … Read more

Is Bitcoin on Track for More Gains or a Sell-Off?

Bitcoin, currently valued at $1.9 trillion with a price close to $100,000 per coin, has sparked intense debate among investors. While some predict the cryptocurrency will become worthless, others, like MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor, believe it will reach $13 million by 2045. Historically, Bitcoin follows a four-year cycle that suggests big gains in the year before … Read more