As Twitter’s user base dwindled, researchers turned to social media alternatives like Mastodon and Threads. However, a new player has emerged in the form of Bluesky, a decentralized standard for social media that was created within Twitter before Elon Musk’s acquisition. Bluesky gained significant attention in November, surpassing 20 million users, largely driven by word-of-mouth. … Read more
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele hailed his country’s investment in bitcoin as a success after its value surpassed $100,000 for the first time. The government’s reported investment now stands at over $600 million. Bitcoin has rallied since Donald Trump’s election victory, with the cryptocurrency’s value falling below $17,000 two years ago. Bukele blamed his opposition … Read more
The Chicago Bears’ tumultuous season has seen multiple coaching changes, injuries, and heartbreaking losses. The team’s star quarterback Caleb Williams has played well since the change in coordinators, especially in the red zone. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers have struggled with adversity, including family tragedies and underperformance. Despite being NFC favorites, they have blown three … Read more
The draw for the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup has been announced, featuring Manchester City as defending champions and facing Juventus in the group stage. Chelsea will meet Brazilian side Flamengo, while Pep Guardiola’s team beat Fluminense to take their first title in 2023. Fifa has expanded the tournament to 32 teams, with new draw … Read more
The Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins have the highest odds of landing the top pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, with each team having a 22.45% chance to secure the number one overall selection. The Los Angeles Angels (17.96%) and Washington Nationals (10.2%) also have better-than-10% odds. The lottery system determines the first six picks … Read more
Art Basel Miami Beach, one of the world’s largest contemporary art fairs, brought together nearly 290 galleries from around the globe for its VIP previews. The event, now in its 21st year, features works by established and emerging artists, including pieces by 20th-century masters. Among the highlights was a $30 million Picasso painting sold to … Read more
Anker Soundcore Bluetooth speakers are being recalled due to potential fire and burn hazards caused by overheating lithium-ion batteries. The recall affects models A3102016, A3302011, and A3302031 sold on Amazon.com from March 2023 to October 2023. Twenty-three incidents have been reported involving the batteries overheating, resulting in minor burns and small fires. To determine if … Read more
MachineGames, the developers behind Wolfenstein, have finally delivered a true triple-A adventure game with Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. This game is a masterclass in level design, combat, and atmosphere, setting a new standard for the genre. Unlike its predecessors, which relied on gore to sell violent scenes, this game takes a more humorous … Read more
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have revised their fourth-quarter revenue forecasts, citing strong demand and higher fares, leading to increased shares in both carriers. In a securities filing, Southwest stated that it expects unit revenue for the quarter to rise between 5.5% and 7%, beating its earlier forecast of a maximum 5.5% increase. The airline … Read more
A new study published in the journal Science suggests that the Earth’s darkening surface may have contributed to the record heat experienced in 2023. Climate scientists had been searching for explanations behind the extreme warming, but a reduction in low cloud cover, which reflects sunlight back into space, has been identified as a potential factor. … Read more