Day: December 18, 2024

The US government has recently emphasized the importance of using end-to-end encrypted messaging apps after a massive hacking campaign, dubbed Salt Typhoon, compromised several top telecommunications companies. The hackers, allegedly linked to China, targeted high-value individuals and organizations. To protect themselves from future attacks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency … Read more

At least 100,000 Syrians were disappeared by the Assad regime, leaving their families searching desperately for answers. In a Damascus hospital, the victims’ memories are erased, and their identities lost. The Mujtahid Hospital basement is a scene of hopelessness as people search for lost relatives among the forgotten faces. A young man with jet-black hair … Read more

Red wine headaches have puzzled medical professionals for centuries. While sulfites, biogenic amines, and tannins are common suspects, research suggests that quercetin, a phenolic compound found in grape skins, may be the actual culprit. Sulfites, commonly blamed for headaches, contain only 20 milligrams per glass of wine, which is unlikely to overwhelm the body’s sulfite … Read more

The New York Times Games released a new Wordle puzzle on December 18, 2024, and it’s been solved by solvers worldwide. In this review, we’ll break down the puzzle’s difficulty and features. **Puzzle Details** Wordle is available at midnight in your time zone, with two reviews published daily based on Eastern Standard Time. The puzzle … Read more

A new study has revealed that 35 buildings along the Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach coastline are experiencing subsidence, with some areas showing significant effects. The analysis, which examined buildings from 2016 to 2023, found subsidence ranging from two to eight centimeters, particularly in Sunny Isles Beach and Surfside. Researchers used a satellite-based technique … Read more

Get the most out of your holiday shopping with these 20 stocking stuffer ideas that won’t break the bank. From tech gadgets to beauty essentials and fun surprises, we’ve got you covered. Broken down by price range, here are our top picks for stocking stuffers under $5, $10, and $20: Stocking Stuffers Under $5: * … Read more

Nvidia has acknowledged a performance issue affecting its app, which was causing some users to experience up to 15% loss in gaming performance. The company is aware of the problem and is working on a fix, but in the meantime, it recommends turning off the ‘Game Filters’ feature in the app’s settings. According to an … Read more

The NFL is considering reviving the onside kick, a play that’s been on life support since its success rate declined in 2018. Dan Campbell’s desperation attempt with the Detroit Lions has sparked a debate about bringing back surprise onside kicks. But can it be done without changing the kickoff rules? The NFL was already planning … Read more

Israeli airstrikes and ground attacks in Gaza on Sunday killed more than 50 people, including children, a cameraman for Al Jazeera TV network, and personnel from the Civil Defence agency. The strikes targeted sites used by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, according to the Israeli military. The Hamas-run health ministry reported that the number of … Read more

The Trump administration’s transition team is rapidly developing plans to reshape America’s electric vehicle (EV) market strategy. The proposals, outlined in an internal document, aim to align with the president-elect’s campaign promises on EV adoption and fuel economy standards. Key recommendations include imposing tariffs on global battery materials, with negotiated exemptions for allies, to boost … Read more