US asset manager VanEck has published its predictions for cryptocurrency prices in 2025, anticipating further bullish price action next year. The firm expects a medium-term peak in the first quarter of 2025, with Bitcoin potentially hitting $180,000 and Ethereum exceeding $6,000. Altcoins such as Solana and Sui are predicted to experience significant gains. However, following … Read more
A devastating wave of violence swept through Gaza on Sunday, claiming dozens of lives in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The conflict has left widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis in its wake. Meanwhile, Israeli officials announced plans to nearly double the population of Israeli settlers in the Golan Heights, a strategic region … Read more
President-elect Trump has named Richard Grenell as his pick to serve as presidential envoy for special missions, a key role that will shape the administration’s policies in sensitive regions around the world. Grenell, who served as intelligence chief during Trump’s first term, will lead US efforts in countries like Venezuela and North Korea. Grenell previously … Read more
A US-based website has temporarily become inaccessible due to geo-restrictions, preventing users from countries outside the United States from accessing its content. The error message, “Error 451”, indicates that the website’s administrators have chosen to restrict access to specific geographic locations. This restriction is likely in place to comply with copyright laws and protect the … Read more
Nintendo Switch 2’s design has been leaked by carrying case maker Dbrand, which claims to have created a 3D render of the device based on actual dimensions of the hardware. The leak reveals several key features, including an 8-inch screen (compared to the Switch OLED’s 7.2-inch and Switch’s 6.2-inch displays), extra “C” button on the … Read more
A high-risk vulnerability in popular file transfer technology is being actively exploited by hackers to launch mass hacks. The CVE-2024-50623 flaw, found in software developed by Illinois-based enterprise company Cleo, affects its LexiCom, VLTransfer, and Harmony tools. Cleo initially warned of the issue on October 30 and released a patch, but Huntress security researchers have … Read more
Indian classical music icon Zakir Hussain has died at the age of 73 due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. A four-time Grammy award winner and recipient of India’s second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, Hussain transformed the tabla into a globally loved solo instrument. Tributes have poured in from artists and world leaders, praising his groundbreaking work … Read more
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has confirmed that its first advanced U.S. chip plant is nearing completion, despite initial delays and rising costs. The $20 billion facility in Arizona will supply chips to Apple, among other major customers. The 2 million square-foot plant, which broke ground in 2021, has faced numerous challenges, including labor shortages … Read more
The Bishop of Townsville has received an emotional message from Scott Rush’s father after his release from Indonesian prison, bringing back a sense of hope for the entire family. The group of five, including Michael Czugaj, Matthew Norman, Si-Yi Chen, and Martin Stephens, has returned to Australia after serving 19 years in prison on humanitarian … Read more
The New York Knicks bounced back from their previous night’s loss against the Atlanta Hawks with a 100-91 win over the Orlando Magic. Jalen Brunson led the team with 31 points, including eight fourth-quarter points that helped secure the win. Karl-Anthony Towns added a strong performance with 22 points and 22 rebounds, his eighth double-double … Read more