Today’s Strands puzzle had a theme of determination, inspired by phrases like “Eye of the Tiger” and “Determination!” The goal was to find hidden words that fit this theme. Answers included FIRE, DRIVE, PASSION, PURPOSE, INTENSITY, DEVOTION, and the spangram GOGETTER. Strands uses the letters from the non-spangram answers to fill in the puzzle once … Read more
A heartbroken mother, Lauren Muckleroy, 44, recalled the exact moment she learned her entire immediate family had died in a car crash that left her with severe injuries. Lauren was driving from Fort Worth, Texas, to visit her parents’ home on November 23, 2023, when a drunk driver collided head-on with their car. The impact … Read more
Palantir’s stock has surged 343% in 2024, reaching high valuations from various angles. However, top investor Gary Alexander is urging caution, arguing that traditional valuations may not be relevant due to the company’s unpredictable growth patterns. Alexander, a 5-star TipRanks analyst, believes Palantir plays by its own rules and doesn’t fit the usual corporate mold. … Read more
Astronomers have identified 3200 Phaethon as the source of the annual Geminid meteor shower, which peaks on December 13. This near-Earth asteroid has a well-measured orbit and is recognized for its role in producing a significant portion of the Geminid meteor stream. Orbited by Earth every 1.4 years, Phaethon’s perihelion – or closest approach to … Read more
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently funded several studies focused on menopause and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), among other conditions affecting women’s health. To provide a comprehensive overview of these findings, Discover Women’s Health Research (DiscoverWHR), a new website launched by the NIH, offers detailed information. DiscoverWHR aims to facilitate access to federally … Read more
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President-elect Donald J. Trump has appointed Richard Grenell, his former ambassador to Germany and acting director of national intelligence, as his “envoy for special missions.” This role is separate from the position of secretary of state, which Trump plans to appoint Senator Marco Rubio. Grenell, a loyalist known for his social media attacks, led an … Read more
Israel launched its latest strikes on Syrian military sites, targeting weapons depots and air defenses, according to a monitoring group. The strikes marked the fourth time this week that Israel has attacked Syria since the collapse of the Assad regime. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Israel had struck 75 times in attacks … Read more
A team of scientists has discovered a giant tail of gas leaking from an exoplanet near Earth, which stretches up to 350,000 miles long – roughly 44 times longer than the diameter of our planet. The alien world, WASP-69 b, is a gas giant that orbits its star every 3.9 days and loses massive amounts … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is shifting its focus from chatbots to a more advanced technology called agents. These agents can handle complex tasks such as client onboarding, expense approvals, and customer service requests with minimal human oversight. According to OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman, agents are the “next giant breakthrough” in AI. Several major companies, including Salesforce, … Read more