Missouri is monitoring reports of sick and dead waterfowl, including geese and ducks, as suspected cases of avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed across the state. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) advises residents to exercise caution. The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus spreads among birds through contact with infected droppings, saliva, and nasal … Read more
Sofronio Vasquez, a Filipino singer, has won season 26 of The Voice, beating out fellow contestants Shye, Danny Joseph, Jeremy Beloate, and Sydney Sterlace. Vasquez’s journey on the show began after he earned a four-chair turn during his blind audition with Rose Royce’s “I’m Goin’ Down.” He was later mentored by Canadian singer Michael Bublé. … Read more
General Motors (GM) will cease funding its Cruise division’s robotaxi development, citing increasing competition, capital allocation priorities, and the significant resources required to grow the business. Instead, GM plans to realign its autonomous driving strategy to focus on advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous systems for personal vehicles. The Detroit automaker spent over $10 billion … Read more
Spotify has shut down its Car Thing accessory, discontinuing all functionality. The company announced plans to discontinue the product several months ago due to low demand and supply chain issues. Existing accessories continued to work until this week, when users were met with a message stating that the device is no longer operational. Car Thing … Read more
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards will return in January with a star-studded lineup, including nominees like Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande, and more. Here are key things to know about the ceremony: Nikki Glaser is hosting the show this year, succeeding last year’s host Jo Koy. The nominees were … Read more
Israel has launched a punishing military response against Syria, conducting around 480 airstrikes across the country over two days, targeting strategic weapon stockpiles and destroying the Syrian fleet. The Israeli air force also struck several naval facilities, where dozens of sea-to-sea missiles were destroyed. The operation began after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, which … Read more
CDs May Still Hold Value in 2025 for Conservative Investors Certificates of deposit (CD) offer predictable returns and are a popular choice for interest-bearing accounts. With guaranteed rates during the term, they provide consistent gains regardless of market fluctuations. However, early withdrawal penalties apply if funds are taken out before maturity. Experts say CDs will … Read more
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James Mangold’s biopic “A Complete Unknown” features a unique approach to capturing Bob Dylan’s early performances, with actor Timothée Chalamet singing live for several scenes. The film takes place from 1961 to 1965 and focuses on Dylan’s rapid rise through the folk scene in New York. Mangold initially considered pre-recording vocals but decided to go … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump views tariffs as a powerful tool to pressure other nations to address issues such as drug trafficking and illegal immigration. He has used tariffs to negotiate deals with countries like Canada and Japan, often labeling them as “win-win” agreements. Using tariffs as a bargaining chip can be effective, but it also carries … Read more