Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Syria, targeting military and ammunition sites across the country. De facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has warned against further conflict, saying his country cannot afford to enter a new war. Al-Sharaa’s comments came as Israel carried out dozens of air raids since the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad last … Read more
Scientists have uncovered the oldest known DNA from Homo sapiens in Europe, shedding light on our species’ shared history with Neanderthals. The ancient genomes sequenced from 13 bone fragments found in a cave in Germany belonged to six individuals who lived around 45,000 years ago. Analysis of their DNA revealed that they interbred with Neanderthals … Read more
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on December 16 and is set to make a parachute-assisted splashdown off Florida’s coast on Tuesday. The unpiloted vehicle carried nearly 6,000 pounds of cargo, including crew supplies, scientific experiments, and equipment. Launched on November 4 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s … Read more
Sean Baker’s comedy film “Anora” has garnered significant attention since its Cannes premiere in May 2024. The film, starring Mikey Madison as Ani, follows her whirlwind romance with a VIP client, Vanya, played by Mark Eydelshteyn. As a front-runner for Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars, “Anora” is a must-watch. Here’s what you need to … Read more
Ukraine’s security services have reportedly killed a senior Russian general and his assistant in Moscow, further escalating tensions between the two nations. Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s nuclear, chemical and biological defense forces, was killed by a remotely detonated bomb outside his home on Tuesday. Kyiv has denied claiming credit for the assassination, … Read more
Ava Labs co-founder Emin Gün Sirer has warned that early Bitcoin holdings could be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks. Sirer proposed two solutions: freezing Satoshi’s coins or setting a sunset date for Pay-to-Public-Key transactions. However, he also stated that current quantum developments don’t pose an immediate threat. Quantum computers have raised concerns about their potential … Read more
Rap mogul Shawn Carter’s attorneys have questioned the timeline of a civil lawsuit alleging he raped a minor in 2000. The defense is calling the allegations a “sham.” According to reports, the lawsuit was filed in 2019 by a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Carter in 2000 when she was just 16 … Read more
A recent study on black plastic kitchen utensils sparked widespread panic on social media platforms, including TikTok, over concerns that they shed poison into food due to flame retardants carried over from recycled electronics. However, a closer examination of the study’s math reveals a significant error that renders its findings less severe than initially reported. … Read more
This holiday season, stocking stuffers don’t have to be boring. We’ve rounded up the best and most useful items that you’ll love, from portable chargers to cozy slippers and more. Most of these items are available with fast shipping from Amazon. Here are some of our favorite stocking stuffer ideas for beauty lovers, techies, pet … Read more
Chronic inflammation is a major contributor to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. Normally, inflammation serves as a beneficial response to injury or infection, promoting healing and removing toxins. However, when this process becomes chronic, it can lead to severe health problems. Chronic inflammation occurs when the body’s immune system fails to … Read more