Rebel forces launched their largest offensive against the Syrian government one week ago, capturing a significant area of land, including much of Aleppo city. According to BBC Verify, which tracks rebel advances through social media footage, the rebels have gained ground from north-west Syria. The Syrian government and its key ally Russia responded with airstrikes … Read more
President-elect Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, was targeted in an Iranian cyber attack, according to reports. This incident is the latest in a series of alleged Iranian hack attacks on Trump’s associates. Federal officials have been investigating these allegations since the summer and prosecutors charged three Iranians in September over a cyberattack on … Read more
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled with two data brokers, Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics, over allegations that they used location data without consent. The settlements mark the first time the FTC has banned the use of location data gathered through online ad auctions. Mobilewalla was accused of collecting data from hundreds of millions … Read more
Apple’s discontinued MacBook Pro feature, the Touch Bar, is getting a new life through a Kickstarter campaign for the Flexbar, a standalone product that builds upon its ideas. The creators of the Flexbar claim it addresses the limitations and issues faced by the original Touch Bar. The key to the Flexbar’s design lies in its … Read more
A Fresno-based dairy producer, Raw Farm, has been forced to suspend its operations after officials found the bird flu virus in its products. The company, which produces raw milk, cheeses, pet foods, and other dairy products, will not distribute any raw milk products until further notice. State officials discovered the presence of the H5N1 virus … Read more
A van carrying 2,500 pies worth around £25,000 was stolen from northern England. The owner, Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks, posted a video on Instagram where he appealed to the thieves to return the pies, saying they could feed thousands of people with them. North Yorkshire Police confirmed that the vehicle had been found abandoned with … Read more
A recent book club discussion has highlighted several lesser-known classic novels that are worth re-reading. The group, comprised of literature enthusiasts, discovered a range of forgotten gems in various genres, from 19th-century romance to early 20th-century science fiction. Led by the club’s leader, Jane Smith, who curated the selection of books, the discussion centered around … Read more
The highly anticipated Citadelle des Morts map is set to release on December 5, 2024, as part of the Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded mid-season update. The new map will be the next addition to the fan-favorite Zombies mode, promising an unforgettable experience with mysteries, terrifying undead adversaries, and numerous opportunities for players to … Read more
A new report from Yale’s School of Public Health alleges that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government was involved in a systematic program to deport Ukrainian children, strip them of their Ukrainian identity, and place them with Russian families. The research, backed by the US State Department, identified 314 Ukrainian children taken to Russia in the … Read more
A 429 Too Many Requests error occurred when an API user exceeded the maximum number of requests allowed within a specific time frame. This limit was set to prevent abuse and ensure the stability of the API. The error message is intended to inform users that their request frequency has reached the maximum limit, indicating … Read more