Two Russian oil tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, were damaged off the coast of Crimea due to bad weather. The vessels, carrying thousands of tons of oil, sustained damage while transiting the Kerch Strait waterway. An emergency response was triggered, with an MI-8 helicopter and rescue boat dispatched to assist. The crew of the … Read more
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NASA’s 2017 discovery of the first interstellar object, ‘Oumuamua, sparked excitement and raised questions about its nature. This unusual visitor, nicknamed “the scout” due to its Hawaiian name, has erratic motions consistent with gas escaping from its surface. Unlike typical asteroids or comets, ‘Oumuamua lacks a bright tail or nucleus. Since then, more mysterious objects … Read more
Bitcoin’s price has surged by 140% in 2024, exceeding $100,000 per coin. As the US prepares for a new administration under President-elect Trump, there are reasons to believe that crypto regulations may become more favorable, potentially fueling further growth. The incoming administration appears to be taking a more open-minded approach to crypto legislation, with President-elect … Read more
Mortgage rates decreased for the third consecutive week, falling to 6.67% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances of $766,550 or less. The drop in interest rates has led to a surge in refinances, with applications increasing by 27% week-to-week and 42% compared to the same period last year. According to the Mortgage Bankers … Read more
Cleo-managed file transfer software users are advised to update their instances immediately due to mass exploitation of a vulnerability that affects fully patched systems. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50623, is a case of unauthenticated remote code execution caused by an unrestricted file upload. According to cybersecurity company Huntress, the issue was discovered on December 3, … Read more
The US stock market is set for a final test this week as the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting comes into focus. Expectations are building that the central bank will cut interest rates by 25 basis points, although some investors are bracing for a “hawkish cut” due to robust economic growth and sticky inflation. The … Read more
Actress Sydney Sweeney has responded to online body-shaming comments by posting a high-intensity training video on Instagram. The clip, which includes footage of her working out in a boxing gym and practicing her punch form, seems to address the hurtful remarks she received about her appearance. Sweeney also mentions Christy Martin, a female boxer who … Read more
A dietitian calls out red bell peppers as the top vegetable for immunity. According to Kristen Lorenz, a registered dietitian, these sweet and crunchy veggies are packed with immune-boosting nutrients like vitamin C and beta-carotene. Vitamin C supports neutrophil activity, antioxidant properties, and collagen formation, which is crucial for maintaining skin and mucous membrane integrity. … Read more
The era of the “gold rush” in artificial intelligence (AI) is coming to an end. Despite significant investments from tech giants like Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia, the field’s growth has slowed due to a shortage of novel data for training software. Researchers had long believed that bigger systems would produce better results, … Read more