2024 Package Theft Alert: $16B Stolen in 2023

The holiday season is a prime time for porch pirates, with thieves stealing billions of dollars worth of packages in 2023. SafeWise estimates that 260,000 package theft incidents occur daily, projected to increase to over 325,000 due to the growing number of packages delivered. According to experts, cameras can capture footage of thieves but don’t … Read more

SLU Trial Ends After Historic 3 Years and 400 Days

A highly publicized trial at St. Louis University (SLU) has come to an end after three years and nearly 400 days of proceedings, making it the longest-running case in Georgia history. Deamonte Kendrick was accused of murdering Shannon Stillwell, but the verdict remains unknown as access to the original article is restricted. Source: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/ysl-trial/ysl-verdict-shannon-stillwell-deamonte-kendrick-yak-gotti-rico-trial-longest-running-georgia-history/85-0cc1b186-df28-4272-85d3-69af87a8d6fc

Jaguar’s New EV Concept Sparks Controversy Over Design Connection

Jaguar unveiled its new electric vehicle concept, the Type 00, at Art Basel Miami, but the design has sparked controversy over its connection to the brand’s past. The car features a dramatic art deco-inspired design with a long hood, sweeping roofline, and fastback profile, which some critics likened to a “Barbie Pink” or pink Batmobile … Read more

New Planet Found in ‘Super-Puff’ System with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Astronomers have discovered a new planet, Kepler-51e, in the “super-puff” system of Kepler-51. The discovery was made using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and confirms that the system has at least four planets. The three previously known planets in the system are ultra-low density “super-puffs,” meaning they have very low mass and density, similar … Read more

Bangladesh Estimates $16 Billion Stolen Under Hasina Rule

A committee chaired by economist Debapriya Bhattacharya has estimated that $16 billion may have been siphoned out of Bangladesh’s economy annually under the 15-year rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The findings, part of a white paper on the state of Bangladesh’s economy, were submitted to interim leader Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-01/bangladesh-estimates-16-billion-siphoned-yearly-in-hasina-rule

Mysterious Kepler-51 Star Discovers Fourth Low-Mass Planet

A new study published in the Astronomical Journal reveals a fourth low-density planet orbiting the 500-million-year-old G-type star Kepler-51. Located approximately 2,615 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus, this star was already known to host three massive “super-puff” exoplanets. The three previously discovered planets – Kepler-51b, c, and d – have orbital periods close … Read more

Website Down Due to Excessive Traffic

A website experienced a temporary outage due to an unexpected surge in traffic. The issue was caused by 429 Too Many Requests errors, which occur when a server receives too many requests within a short period. The error message is usually sent by web servers as a response to prevent overload and ensure the stability … Read more

Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors Surface with Blurry Footage

A mysterious video posted online appears to show the Nintendo Switch 2’s new design, fueling speculation among fans about the console’s features and release date. The footage, which is of poor quality, suggests that the Switch 2 will retain some key elements from its predecessor while introducing changes. The man in the video can be … Read more

Supermicro Shares Soar 29% as Review Clears Accounting Practices

Supermicro shares jumped nearly 30% on Monday after an independent review found no wrongdoing in its accounting practices. The news boosted the stock’s price and has investors watching key overhead areas, including $50, $64, and $97. The stock had fallen by 86% from its peak in early March but has since more than doubled from … Read more

Cargill Lays Off 5% of Global Workforce Amid Restructuring Efforts

Minnetonka-based Cargill is cutting approximately 8,000 jobs, about 5% of its global workforce, as the company grapples with declining sales and profits. The layoffs will affect various parts of the organization, including headquarters staff, and are part of a broader corporate restructuring plan. The move comes after annual profits fell to their lowest level in … Read more