Romania’s Election Victory Linked to Kremlin-Style Social Media Campaign

A declassified Romanian intelligence report alleges that social media campaign similar to those run by Russia in Ukraine and Moldova helped ultranationalist candidate Călin Georgescu win the first round of Romania’s presidential election. Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/romanias-presidential-frontrunner-benefited-from-russia-style-booster-campaign-declassified-docs-say

Website Crashing Due to Excessive Traffic

A website experienced a crash due to an overwhelming amount of traffic, resulting in a “429 Too Many Requests” error message being displayed. This issue is often caused by a surge in visitors, which can put excessive strain on the website’s servers and infrastructure. When this happens, the server responds with the 429 error code, … Read more

Billionaire Saylor’s Bitcoin Bet Puts MicroStrategy on the Hot Seat

Michael Saylor’s relentless pursuit of Bitcoin has made MicroStrategy Inc. a darling among retail investors and hedge funds alike. The company’s shares have surged over 500% this year, fueling a multibillion-dollar appetite for the cryptocurrency. Calamos Advisors LLC co-Chief Investment Officer Eli Pars has been buying up $6 billion worth of convertible notes sold by … Read more

Pat Gelsinger Departs Intel with Millions in Severance

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is stepping down after three decades with the company, including four years as CEO. The chipmaker has struggled against rivals like Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., and Gelsinger’s departure comes as part of a four-year turnaround plan. Gelsinger will receive over $7 million in severance and other compensation, including 18 … Read more

Young Mother’s Stage 4 Colon Cancer Diagnosis Reveals Hidden Symptoms

Casandra Costley, 38, of Utah, thought her rectal bleeding could be a hemorrhoid. But years later, after losing appetite and bowel changes, she learned it was cancer. She shares her experience to raise awareness. In 2018, at 32, Costley noticed rectal bleeding, which she initially attributed to a hemorrhoid. The pain and intermittent bleeding continued … Read more

Superhero’s Final Stand: Doomsday Gets a Tender Sendoff

The Superman & Lois series finale has marked the end of the Arrowverse, leaving behind a notable blip in scripted television history. The final episode brought a surprisingly tender sendoff to one of the show’s main villains – Doomsday. In this version, Doomsday is combined with Bizarro, an evil twin of Kal-El, making him a … Read more

Dark Chocolate Linked to Reduced Type 2 Diabetes Risk

A new study led by Harvard researchers found that consuming dark chocolate may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study, which analyzed data from over 111,000 nurses, found that those who ate five or more servings of dark chocolate a week had a 21% lower risk of developing the condition. The researchers … Read more

2024-25 College Football Playoff Bracket Revealed

The 12-team playoff format is set for the 2024-25 college football season, with the top-ranked conference champions securing spots as the top four seeds and automatic byes. The current bracket features a unique ordering, with Boise State ranked No. 10 receiving a bye due to being the fourth-highest-ranked conference champion. The fifth-highest-ranked conference champion, SMU, … Read more

Dark Chocolate May Help Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A new study has linked regular dark chocolate consumption to a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The research found that people who ate dark chocolate regularly had improved insulin sensitivity and reduced inflammation, key factors in preventing the disease. However, milk chocolate was not associated with similar benefits. The exact reasons behind this … Read more

Fed Chair Powell Downplays Concerns of Politicization Under Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stated he is not worried that President-elect Donald Trump will attempt to politicize the central bank once he takes office in January. Powell believes safeguards in congressional legislation will help preserve the Fed’s independence from political influences. He also noted that the Fed can afford to be cautious due … Read more