China has imposed a ban on exporting key high-tech materials used in making products like smartphones, electric vehicles, and radar systems. The move comes after the US expanded its export controls to include dozens of Chinese companies that make equipment for advanced computer chips. The restrictions could have a significant impact on manufacturing industries and … Read more
Epic Games’ highly anticipated first-person mode, Fortnite Ballistic, is set to launch next week in early access within the main Fortnite client. This new 5v5 mode marks Epic’s first proper foray into first-person gameplay, a move that has been long-awaited by some fans. Ballistic arrives on December 11th with one map, Skyline 10, and a … Read more
Researchers have found that extracts from magic mushrooms may help reverse memory deficits caused by chronic stress. The study, published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, found that psilocybin-containing mushroom extract restored spatial learning and memory impairments and increased levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in rats subjected to a chronic unpredictable mild stress protocol. … Read more
David Sacks, a conservative podcaster and tech investor, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the newly created White House A.I. & Crypto Czar. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that Sacks will focus on making America a global leader in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. Sacks’ role appears to be … Read more
The conflict in Syria has resumed, with fighting breaking out across the country after years of relative calm. The renewed violence has killed hundreds of thousands of people since 2011 and displaced nearly 6 million. In 2011, pro-democracy protests erupted in Syria, calling for the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. The government responded with deadly … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia may deploy its new Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic missile on the territory of its ally Belarus in late 2025. This comes after a summit with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, where they signed a mutual defense pact. Putin stated that Belarus will determine the targets for the Oreshniks based … Read more
Disney Plus’ live-action Star Wars show “Skeleton Crew” has confirmed its place in the post-Return of the Jedi era, but creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford have not yet decided on an exact date for its story. The series takes place after the events of Return of the Jedi, placing it alongside other Disney Plus … Read more
A server error occurred due to an excessive number of requests made to a web service. The error code 429 indicates that the request was blocked by a firewall or other security measures. This is often caused by a sudden surge in traffic to a website, application, or API. As a result, the system has … Read more
The recent collapse of Michel Barnier’s government in France and the looming crisis in German politics serve as stark warnings for the European Union. The first lesson is that the talk of massive re-arming and substituting the U.S. as the chief backer of Ukraine while maintaining existing levels of healthcare and social security is unrealistic … Read more
The Bloodline continued its reign of terror on this week’s WWE SmackDown, with Solo Sikoa and his crew wreaking havoc on the show. The group’s message was clear: they aren’t taking their loss at Survivor Series well, and they’re not done yet. Sikoa interrupted a segment featuring LA Knight and Andrade, taking out both competitors … Read more